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Graphic Design and Illustration I
Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications · Texas TEKS
| Strand | Standard ID | Standard Statement | Covered? | CLX Match List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Student Applies Academic Knowledge And Skills In Art And Design Projects. The Stude... | 1.1.1 | apply English language arts knowledge by demonstrating skills such as correct use of content, technical concepts, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit a variety of documents; | ✅ | • OpenStax : English II : 7.4 Lesson 7.4: Editing — Advanced Conventions (pending) • Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Finance : CEIF 09: Succeeding on the Job • OpenStax : English I : 7.4 Lesson 7.4: Editing Conventions (pending) • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 07 • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 07 |
| 1.1.2 | apply mathematics knowledge and skills such as using whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and knowledge of arithmetic operations | ✅ | • OpenStax : Prealgebra 2e : 2 Add Whole Numbers (pending) • OpenStax : Prealgebra 2e : 4 Multiply Whole Numbers (pending) • OpenStax : Prealgebra 2e : 3 Subtract Whole Numbers (pending) • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies : BuildMT 05: Construction Math Part I • Core-LX : Prealgebra 2e : Prealgebra 2e - Chapter 01: Whole Numbers | |
| 2. The Student Understands Professional Communications Strategies. The Student Is Expected... | 2.1.1 | adapt language such as structure and style for audience, purpose, situation, and intent | ✅ | • Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 07 Composition & the Writing Process • OpenStax : English II : 6.3 Lesson 6.3: Audience & Persuasion (pending) • OpenStax : English II : 7.1 Lesson 7.1: Planning for Purpose & Audience (pending) • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 07 • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 06: Delivering the Message |
| 2.1.2 | organize oral and written information | ✅ | • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 06 • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 08 • OpenStax : English II : 5.2 Lesson 5.2: Text Structure & Graphic Features (pending) • TPC : TPC Maintenance Supervisor : 905 Effective Communication for Supervisors • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 04 Note-Taking | |
| 2.1.3 | interpret and communicate information | ✅ | • OpenStax : English I : 5.1 Lesson 5.1: Purpose, Audience & Message (pending) • OpenStax : English II : 6.3 Lesson 6.3: Audience & Persuasion (pending) • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 07: Receiving Communications • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 05: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part II • Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication | |
| 2.1.4 | deliver formal and informal presentations | ✅ | • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 04 • OpenStax : English II : 4.4 Lesson 4.4: Formal Presentations (pending) • OpenStax : English III : 3.5 Lesson 3.5: Evaluating Authors Across Periods (pending) • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 08 • GoSkills : Public Speaking : Public Speaking: 02 PowerPoint Presentations | |
| 2.1.5 | apply active listening skills | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 02 Listening • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 02 Listening • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 02 Listening • Pineapple Academy : Essentials for Front of House Service : Essentials for Front of House Service: 02 Being A Team Player | |
| 2.1.6 | listen to and speak with diverse individuals; | ✅ | • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 06 - Use of Force: Principles, Practices, and Legal Implications • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 07 - Human Relations and Community Policing in Criminal Justice • OpenStax : English III : 4.3 Lesson 4.3: Academic Discussion & Discourse (pending) • Open Textbooks : Nursing Fundamentals : Nursing Fundamentals Ch 03: Diverse Patients • Open Textbooks : Nursing Fundamentals : Nursing Fundamentals Ch 03: Diverse Patients | |
| 2.1.7 | exhibit public relations skills | ✅ | • OpenStax : Principles of Marketing : 4 Public Relations and Its Role in the Promotion Mix (pending) • OpenStax : Introduction to Business : 12.9 Public Relations Helps Build Goodwill (pending) • OpenStax : Principles of Marketing : 5 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Public Relations (pending) • Open Textbooks : Sport Marketing : Sport Marketing: 07 PROMOTION AND SPONSORSHIP IN COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 03 - Communication Skills | |
| 3. The Student Understands And Employs Problem-Solving Methods. The Student Is Expected To: | 3.1.1 | employ critical-thinking skills independently and in groups; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 01: Basic Architectural Drawings • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 01: Basic Architectural Drawings • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Criminal Justice : ICJ01: Crime, Criminal Justice, and Criminology • Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 02 Communications • Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 04 Media Studies |
| 3.1.2 | employ interpersonal skills in groups to solve problems | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 30 - Creative Workflow and Interpersonal Skills • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Teamwork • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Teamwork • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Teamwork • Open Textbooks : Working in the Food Service Industry : CUL07: CH04: Workplace Communication and Teamwork | |
| 4. The Student Applies Technology Applications. The Student Is Expected To Use Personal In... | 4.1.1 | The student applies technology applications. The student is expected to use personal information management, email, Internet, writing and publishing, and presentation applications for art and design projects | ✅ | • GoSkills : Microsoft PowerPoint 2010-2019 : PPT 2019: 03 Pictures • GoSkills : Microsoft PowerPoint 2010-2019 : PPT 2019: 01 Interface and Basics • GoSkills : Microsoft PowerPoint 2010-2019 : PPT 2019: 07 Delivering Your Presentation • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 09 Email • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 09 Email |
| 5. The Student Understands Design Systems. The Student Is Expected To Analyze And Summariz... | 5.1.1 | The student understands design systems. The student is expected to analyze and summarize the history and evolution of related fields | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Aerospace Flight Vehicles : IAFV: 03 Design Aspects of Flight Vehicles • Certify ED : Drone (Video & VR) : Drone - Unit 01 - The Evolution and Components of Unmanned Aircraft Systems • Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 02: Technology • TPC : TPC Power Plant : 114 Waste-to-Energy Fundamentals • Pointful Education : Robotics Applications and Careers : ROBO 01: What is a Robot? |
| 6. The Student Applies Cyber Safety Procedures. The Student Is Expected To Implement Perso... | 6.1.1 | The student applies cyber safety procedures. The student is expected to implement personal and professional safety rules and regulations | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 26 - Media Regulations and Online Privacy • Pointful Education : Cybersecurity : Cyber 08: Careers in Cybersecurity • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 26 - Media Regulations and Online Privacy |
| 7. The Student Applies Leadership Characteristics To Student Leadership And Professional D... | 7.1.1 | employ leadership skills | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Business, 4th edition : Fundamentals of Business: Chapter 08 Management and Leadership • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 10 - Management and Leadership • GoSkills : Team Leadership : Team Leadership: 01 Business Teams |
| 7.1.2 | employ teamwork and conflict-management skills | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Business, 4th edition : Fundamentals of Business: Chapter 01 Teamwork in Business • Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Business, 4th edition : Fundamentals of Business: Chapter 01 Teamwork in Business • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Teamwork • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Teamwork • GoSkills : Team Leadership : Team Leadership: 02 Team Processes | |
| 7.1.3 | conduct and participate in meetings; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 04: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part I • GoSkills : Team Leadership : Team Leadership: 03 Team Communication • GoSkills : Project Management Basics (2026) : Project Management Basics (2026) • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 04 | |
| 7.1.4 | employ mentoring skills | ✅ | • TPC : TPC Maintenance Supervisor : 904 Improving Performance in Maintenance • Pointful Education : Project Management : ProjMgmt 07: Agile Projects Part I • Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 08: Management and Leadership Part II • Medcerts : Medical Coder & Biller Certification Course : Professionalism in Allied Health (v21.12) PS1011 • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 08: Analyzing Communication Scenarios | |
| 8. The Student Applies Ethical Decision Making And Understands And Complies With Laws Rega... | 8.1.1 | exhibit ethical conduct related to interacting with others such as maintaining client confidentiality and privacy of sensitive content and providing proper credit for ideas | ✅ | • Certify ED : Medical Assistant : Medical Assistant - Unit 38 - HIPAA and Patient Rights • Certify ED : Nursing Assistant (Video & VR) : Nursing Assistant - Unit 37 - Legal, Ethical, and Patient Rights • Medcerts : Medical Coder & Biller Certification Course : Electronic Health Records (v20.6) HI1018 • Medcerts : Medical Coder & Biller Certification Course : Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials (v24.7) HI1015 • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 08 - Legal and Operational Considerations |
| 8.1.2 | discuss and apply copyright laws in relation to fair use and acquisition | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 01: Working in the Video Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 01: Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe Illustrator Certification : Module 01: Working in the Design Industry • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I | |
| 8.1.3 | model respect for intellectual property | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 01: Working in the Video Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 01: Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification : ESB 05: Business Operations Part I | |
| 8.1.4 | demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use policies; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 27 - The Internet and Professional Etiquette • Pineapple Academy : Front of House Training : Front of House Training: 03 Sequence of Service • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 09 Email • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 07 - Safety and Appearance | |
| 8.1.5 | analyze the impact of the advertising and visual communication design industry on society | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 28 - Business Media and Problem-Solving • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 29 - Communication and Constructive Criticism • Open Textbooks : An Interprofessional Virtual Gaming Simulation: Breaking the Chain of Transmission : An Interprofessional Virtual Gaming Simulation: Breaking the Chain of Transmission • Pointful Education : Introduction to Artificial Intelligence : IAI 07: Ethical AI and Biases • Open Textbooks : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education: 01 About GenAI | |
| 9. The Student Applies Technical Skills For Efficiency. The Student Is Expected To Employ ... | 9.1.1 | The student applies technical skills for efficiency. The student is expected to employ planning and time-management skills to complete work tasks | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII08: Construction Projects • HVACR.EDU : HVACR Ready to Work (RTW) Program : 01 Employability Skills: 010-2 Personal Work Habits Module • HVACR.EDU : HVACR Ready to Work (RTW) Program : 010 Employability Skills • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 01: Basic Communication Principles • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Time Management |
| 10. The Student Develops An Increasing Understanding Of Graphic Design And Illustration. Th... | 10.1.1 | The student develops an increasing understanding of graphic design and illustration. The student is expected to research art and design career opportunities and qualifications | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 39 - Career Education and Portfolio Development • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 39 - Career Education and Portfolio Development • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 05: Career Opportunities in Drafting • Core-LX : Career Exploration : Career Explorer — Find Your Path (pending) • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 06 - Computer Graphics, Design, and Illustration |
| 11. The Student Researches The History And Evolution Of Art And Design. The Student Is Expe... | 11.1.1 | explain the history of visual arts and design | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 07: Preparing Computer-Aided Drawings (CAD) Part II • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII06: The Built Environment Part II • WorkForge : Introduction to Manufacturing Careers - Level 1 - WorkForge : MFG-1002 Manufacturing History and Technology • Open Textbooks : Audio Production : Audio Production: Unit 2 • Pointful Education : Transportation Technologies : TRANSPORT 07: Jetpacks |
| 11.1.2 | understand general characteristics in artwork from a variety of cultures; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 03 - Light, Vision, and Color Theory • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Open Textbooks : Intro to Music Composition & Digital Audio Production : Intro to Music Comp & DIA: 13 Creative Process 4 • Open Textbooks : Foundations in Digital Marketing : FIDM: 01 Fundamentals of Digital Marketing | |
| 11.1.3 | compare current visual arts technologies with historical technologies | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 07: Preparing Computer-Aided Drawings (CAD) Part II • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII06: The Built Environment Part II • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII02: Drafting and Federal Codes • Open Textbooks : Audio Production : Audio Production: Unit 2 • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 18 - Color Temperature, Psychology, and Displays | |
| 12. The Student Conducts Oral Or Written Critiques Of Designs. The Student Is Expected To: | 12.1.1 | interpret, evaluate, and justify design decisions | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 29 - Communication and Constructive Criticism • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 08: Analyzing Communication Scenarios |
| 12.1.2 | apply a critical method of evaluation | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 01: Basic Architectural Drawings • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 29 - Communication and Constructive Criticism • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 05 • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 06 | |
| 12.1.3 | communicate an oral or written defense; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Building Relationships With Business Communication : BRBC02: Essential Tools of Business Communication • Open Textbooks : Building Relationships With Business Communication : BRBC03: Presentations • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 08: Analyzing Communication Scenarios • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 08 • OpenStax : English II : 4.4 Lesson 4.4: Formal Presentations (pending) | |
| 12.1.4 | evaluate oral or written feedback | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 08: Analyzing Communication Scenarios • Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 07 Crowdsourcing Online Reviews • OpenStax : English I : 8.2 Lesson 8.2: Locating & Evaluating Sources (pending) • OpenStax : English II : 8.2 Lesson 8.2: Evaluating Sources & Detecting Bias (pending) | |
| 13. The Student Demonstrates An Understanding Of Artistic Design. The Student Is Expected T... | 13.1.1 | The student demonstrates an understanding of artistic design. The student is expected to analyze and apply art elements and principles in photographic works, multimedia applications, and digital and print media | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 10 - Client Requirements and Design Planning • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 17 - Color Principles and Characteristics • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 17 - Color Principles and Characteristics |
| 14. The Student Employs A Creative Design Process To Create Original Two- Or Three-Dimensio... | 14.1.1 | create designs for defined applications | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 01: Basic Architectural Drawings • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 10 - Client Requirements and Design Planning • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 10 - Client Requirements and Design Planning |
| 14.1.2 | apply elements of design | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Open Textbooks : Modern Pastry and Plated Dessert Techniques : 02: Plated Desserts | |
| 14.1.3 | apply design principles and typography | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 06: Creating and Modifying Visual Elements Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 06: Creating and Modifying Visual Elements Part I • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 21 - Typography Fundamentals | |
| 14.1.4 | use good composition | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 10 - Client Requirements and Design Planning • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 11: Sequential Processes Part IV • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 02: Computer-Aided Drafting Functions Part II | |
| 14.1.5 | demonstrate anatomical figure drawing | ❌ | no genuine match | |
| 14.1.6 | demonstrate drawing in one-point, two-point, and multi-point perspective | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 07: Pictorial Drawings and Surface Developments | |
| 14.1.7 | create a project by applying color; | ✅ | • GoSkills : Adobe Illustrator: Beginner to Pro (2026) : Adobe Illustrator: Beginner to Pro (2026) • GoSkills : InDesign Basics: How to Work Effectively in Adobe InDesign (2026) : InDesign Basics: How to Work Effectively in Adobe InDesign (2026) • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 04: Project Setup and Interface Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 05: Project Setup and Interface Part III | |
| 14.1.8 | apply printing concepts | ❌ | no genuine match |
Coverage Summary
Core-LX delivers strong coverage of this TEKS course at 95% of sub-standards aligned.
Primary publishers contributing alignment: Pointful Education (59), Open Textbooks (57), OpenStax (20), Core-LX (15), GoSkills (10).
Gap-closure roadmap (2 sub-standards not yet aligned, grouped by strand):
- Strand 14. The Student Employs A Creative Design Process To Create Original Two- Or Three-Dimensio...: 2 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
Eligible for Gap Lesson / Gap Lab generation — coverage exceeds the 85% threshold; any remaining sub-standard gaps will be closed by auto-generated lessons in the next pipeline phase.
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