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3-D Modeling and Animation
Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications · Texas TEKS
| Strand | Standard ID | Standard Statement | Covered? | CLX Match List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Creativity And Innovation. The Student Demonstrates Creative Thinking, Constructs Knowl... | 1.1.1 | evaluate, edit, and create scripts for animations | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 06: Organizing, Creating and Modifying Visual Elements Part III |
| 1.1.2 | identify and apply color theories, including harmony rules, tints, shades, gradients, color mixing, new color creation, and the visual impacts of specific color combinations using a digital format | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 17 - Color Principles and Characteristics • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 18 - Color Temperature, Psychology, and Displays • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 17 - Color Principles and Characteristics • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 33 - Color Grading, Palettes, and Gradients | |
| 1.1.3 | apply texture, transparency, skinning, and contour along a 3-D object surface | ❌ | no genuine match | |
| 1.1.4 | compare, contrast, and integrate the basic sound editing principles, including mixing and manipulating wave forms, audio tracks, and effects | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Audio Production : Audio Production: Unit 2 • Open Textbooks : Audio Production : Audio Production: Unit 1 • Open Textbooks : Audio Production : Audio Production: Unit 2 | |
| 1.1.5 | compare and contrast the rules of composition such as the rule of thirds or the golden section/rectangle with respect to harmony and balance | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Open Textbooks : Video Production Basics DIY Guide : Video Production Basics DIY Guide - Ch 02: Production | |
| 1.1.6 | evaluate the fundamental concepts of 3-D modeling and design such as composition, perspective, angles, lighting, repetition, proximity, white space, balance, and contrast | ✅ | • 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 • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 02: Design and Drawings Part I | |
| 1.1.7 | analyze 3-D model objects to interpret the point of interest, the prominence of the subject, and visual parallels between the structures of natural and human-made environments | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 31 - Cinematography, Lenses, and Filters | |
| 1.1.8 | distinguish among typefaces while recognizing and resolving conflicts that occur through the use of typography as a design element | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 22 - Typeface Selection and Measurement • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II | |
| 1.1.9 | use perspective, including spot and directional light, backgrounds, ambience, shades and shadows, and hue and saturation | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 19 - Lighting and Chromakeying • Open Textbooks : Basic Lighting for Electricians: Level 1 : Lighting for Electricians: Level 1 01: Properties of Light and Factors Affecting the Ability to See • Open Textbooks : Basic Lighting for Electricians: Level 1 : Lighting for Electricians: Level 1 01: Properties of Light and Factors Affecting the Ability to See | |
| 1.1.10 | use the basic principles of design such as proportion, balance, variety, emphasis, harmony, symmetry, and unity in type, color, size, line thickness, shape, and space | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 05: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part II | |
| 1.1.11 | edit files using appropriate digital editing tools and established design principles such as consistency, repetition, alignment, proximity, white space, image file size, color use, font size, type, and style; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 05: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part II • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 16 - Digital Image Editing and Histograms | |
| 1.1.12 | identify pictorial qualities in a design such as shape and form, space and depth, or pattern and texture to create visual unity and desired effects in designs | ✅ | • 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 | |
| 2. Communication And Collaboration. The Student Uses Digital Media And Environments To Com... | 2.1.1 | use vocabulary as it relates to digital art, audio, and animation | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 01 - Introduction to Digital Media Production • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 07 - 3D Graphics, Interactive Media, and Animation • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 07 - 3D Graphics, Interactive Media, and Animation • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 07 - 3D Graphics, Interactive Media, and Animation • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 08 - Digital Audio Production and Recording |
| 2.1.2 | demonstrate the use of technology to participate in self-directed and collaborative activities within the global community | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 02 Communications • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 02: Effective Communication Strategies Part I • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 02: Effective Communication Strategies Part I | |
| 2.1.3 | participate in electronic communities | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification : ESB 07: Marketing and Sales • Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 02 Communications | |
| 2.1.4 | create technology specifications for tasks and rubrics for the evaluation of products | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Video Production Basics DIY Guide : Video Production Basics DIY Guide - Ch 01: Production Planning • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 10 - Client Requirements and Design Planning • Pointful Education : Adobe Illustrator Certification : Module 01: Working in the Design Industry • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 05 | |
| 2.1.5 | design and implement procedures to track trends, set timelines, and evaluate products | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Intro to Music Composition & Digital Audio Production : Intro to Music Comp & DIA: 12 The Creative Process 3 • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 29 - Communication and Constructive Criticism • Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 07: Publishing Digital Media • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 02: Design and Drawings Part I | |
| 2.1.6 | collaborate with peers in delineating technological tasks | ✅ | • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 04 • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 04 • OpenStax : English I : 4.3 Lesson 4.3: Discussion & Collaboration Skills (pending) • Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 04 Drama & Dramatic Conventions | |
| 2.1.7 | publish and save information in a variety of ways, including print or digital formats | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 10: Publishing Digital Media • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 11: Publishing Digital Media • Pointful Education : Adobe Illustrator Certification : Module 07: Archive, Export, and Publish Graphics Using Adobe Illustrator • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats | |
| 2.1.8 | analyze and evaluate projects for design, content delivery, purpose, and audience; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I • 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 • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 29 - Communication and Constructive Criticism | |
| 2.1.9 | critique original 3-D digital artwork, portfolios, and products with peers | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 29 - Communication and Constructive Criticism • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 34 - Proofreading and Print Proofs • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 07: Organizing Documents Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 11: Publishing Digital Media | |
| 3. Research And Information Fluency. The Student Applies Digital Tools To Gather, Evaluate... | 3.1.1 | distinguish among and correctly apply process color (RGB and CYMK), spot color, and black or white | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 02: Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 02: Working in the Video Industry Part II • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 18 - Color Temperature, Psychology, and Displays |
| 3.1.2 | research the history of 3-D modeling and 3-D animation | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 07 - 3D Graphics, Interactive Media, and Animation • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 07 - 3D Graphics, Interactive Media, and Animation • Gittel Grant : Unit 7: STEM Career Exploration : Unit 7: STEM Career Exploration: Lesson 21-25 | |
| 3.1.3 | research career choices in 3-D modeling and 3-D animation | ✅ | • Gittel Grant : Unit 7: STEM Career Exploration : Unit 7: STEM Career Exploration: Lesson 21-25 • Certify ED : Companion Animals : Companion Animals: 08. Business & Leadership Components • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 05: Career Opportunities in Drafting | |
| 3.1.4 | use the Internet to retrieve information in an electronic format | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 05 Research Information • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 05 Research Information • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 05 Research Information • OpenStax : English I : 8.1 Lesson 8.1: Developing Research Questions (pending) | |
| 3.1.5 | demonstrate the appropriate use of 3-D objects, digital imaging, video integration, and sound retrieved from an electronic format | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 03: Project Setup and Interface • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 03: Project Setup and Interface • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 12 - Video Production and Rendering • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 06: Organizing, Creating and Modifying Visual Elements Part III | |
| 3.1.6 | import sounds from a variety of sources; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 03: Project Setup and Interface • Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 02: Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 02: Working in the Video Industry Part II | |
| 3.1.7 | create planning designs such as rough sketches, storyboards, and brainstorming materials | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 14 - Research and Ideation Methodologies • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 10 - Client Requirements and Design Planning • Open Textbooks : Video Production Basics DIY Guide : Video Production Basics DIY Guide - Ch 01: Production Planning • Open Textbooks : Video Production Basics DIY Guide : Video Production Basics DIY Guide - Ch 01: Production Planning • Pointful Education : Swift App Development : Swift App Development 01: Planning, Design, and Theory | |
| 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, And Decision Making. The Student Uses Critical-Thin... | 4.1.1 | distinguish between and use the components of 3-D animation software programs such as cast, score, environment, the X-Y-Z coordinate system, and the animation manipulation interface | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 13: Three-Dimensional Drawing Part I • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 13: Three-Dimensional Drawing Part I • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 03: Basic Computer-Aided Drafting Functions Part I |
| 4.1.2 | distinguish between and use the different 3-D modeling techniques such as box modeling, transformation, and polygon primitives using extrusion and rotation | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Intro to AutoCAD 3D : Intro to AutoCAD 3D: 04 Part 4 • OpenStax : CK-12 Geometry : 12.4 Section 12.4: Rotations (pending) | |
| 4.1.3 | distinguish between and use the different 3-D animation techniques such as path and rendering using dynamics and physics | ❌ | no genuine match | |
| 4.1.4 | apply a variety of color schemes such as monochromatic, analogous, complementary, primary/secondary triads, cool/warm colors, and split complements to digital designs | ✅ | • 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 • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 18 - Color Temperature, Psychology, and Displays • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 17 - Color Principles and Characteristics | |
| 4.1.5 | use the basic concepts of color and design theory such as working with 3-D models and environments, characters, objects, and other cast members as needed for the animation | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 17 - Color Principles and Characteristics • 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 03 - Light, Vision, and Color Theory | |
| 4.1.6 | use the appropriate rendering techniques to create an animation | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 12 - Video Production and Rendering • Open Textbooks : Video Production Basics DIY Guide : Video Production Basics DIY Guide - Ch 02: Production | |
| 4.1.7 | use a variety of lighting techniques such as shadow, shading, point, spot, directional, and ambient to create effects; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Video Production Basics DIY Guide : Video Production Basics DIY Guide - Ch 02: Production • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 19 - Lighting and Chromakeying | |
| 4.1.8 | define the design attributes and requirements of a 3-D animation project | ✅ | • 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 • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 10 - Client Requirements and Design Planning | |
| 5. Digital Citizenship. The Student Understands Human, Cultural, And Societal Issues Relat... | 5.1.1 | discuss copyright laws/issues and use of digital information such as attributing ideas and citing sources using established methods | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 01: Working in the Video Industry Part I • OpenStax : English I : 8.3 Lesson 8.3: Synthesizing & Citing Sources (pending) • OpenStax : English II : 8.3 Lesson 8.3: Synthesizing & Citing Sources (pending) • GoSkills : Microsoft Word Basic and Advanced : MS Word Basic & Adv: 07 References Ribbon • GoSkills : Microsoft Word 365 - Advanced (2026) : Microsoft Word 365 - Advanced (2026) |
| 5.1.2 | define plagiarism and model respect of intellectual property | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 01: Working in the Video Industry Part I • OpenStax : English I : 8.3 Lesson 8.3: Synthesizing & Citing Sources (pending) • Open Textbooks : Integrating AI in Business Ed : Integrating AI in Business Ed: 3. Assessment & Engagement using AI | |
| 5.1.3 | demonstrate proper digital etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use policies when using technology; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 09 Email • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 27 - The Internet and Professional Etiquette • Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication • Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 02 Communications • Open Textbooks : Open ELA : Open ELA: 04 Media Studies | |
| 5.1.4 | evaluate the validity and reliability of sources | ✅ | • OpenStax : English I : 8.2 Lesson 8.2: Locating & Evaluating Sources (pending) • Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 08 Inquiry & Research • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 08 • Open Textbooks : Nutrition Essentials : HLTH 09: Nutrition Essentials: CH01.00: Chapter 1: Introduction to Nutrition • Certify ED : Personal Finance (Video & VR) : Personal Finance - Unit 26 - Investment Information and Regulation | |
| 6. Technology Operations And Concepts. The Student Demonstrates A Sound Understanding Of T... | 6.1.1 | demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of operating systems, software applications, and communication and networking components | ✅ | • GCFGlobal Publisher : Computer Basics : Computer Basics 02: Software Basics • Infosec : Introduction to Operating Systems : IOS (01) Introduction to Operating Systems: Introduction to Operating Systems • Infosec : Introduction to Operating Systems : IOS (01) Introduction to Operating Systems: Introduction to Operating Systems • Infosec : Introduction to Operating Systems : IOS (01) Introduction to Operating Systems: Introduction to Operating Systems • Infosec : Introduction to Operating Systems : IOS (01) Introduction to Operating Systems: Introduction to Operating Systems |
| 6.1.2 | make decisions regarding the selection and use of software and Internet resources | ✅ | • GCFGlobal Publisher : Computer Basics : Computer Basics 02: Software Basics • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats | |
| 6.1.3 | make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues with digital file formats, importing and exporting data, and cross-platform compatibility; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 15 - File Management and Conversion • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats • Pointful Education : Adobe Illustrator Certification : Module 07: Archive, Export, and Publish Graphics Using Adobe Illustrator • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 10: Publishing Digital Media | |
| 6.1.4 | read, use, and develop technical documentation | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Intro to AutoCAD 3D : Intro to AutoCAD 3D: 00 Intro + Configuring Software • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 06: Working Drawings • Pointful Education : Future of Home Construction : FHC 03: Technical Skills in Home Construction • Pointful Education : Future of Home Construction : FHC 03: Technical Skills in Home Construction • Pointful Education : Future of Home Construction : FHC 03: Technical Skills in Home Construction |
Coverage Summary
Core-LX delivers strong coverage of this TEKS course at 95% of sub-standards aligned.
Primary publishers contributing alignment: Open Textbooks (77), Pointful Education (46), OpenStax (7), Core-LX (6), Infosec (5).
Gap-closure roadmap (2 sub-standards not yet aligned, grouped by strand):
- Strand 1. Creativity And Innovation. The Student Demonstrates Creative Thinking, Constructs Knowl...: 1 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
- Strand 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, And Decision Making. The Student Uses Critical-Thin...: 1 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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