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Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration
Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications · Texas TEKS
| Strand | Standard ID | Standard Statement | Covered? | CLX Match List |
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| 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 II : 7.5 Lesson 7.5: Writing Across Genres (pending) • OpenStax : English I : 7.4 Lesson 7.4: Editing Conventions (pending) • 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 : 5 Divide 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 | |
| 2. The Student Implements Advanced Professional Communications Strategies. The Student Is ... | 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 • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 07 • OpenStax : English II : 7.1 Lesson 7.1: Planning for Purpose & Audience (pending) • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 06: Delivering the Message • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 04 |
| 2.1.2 | organize oral and written information | ✅ | • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 08 • OpenStax : English II : 5.2 Lesson 5.2: Text Structure & Graphic Features (pending) • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 06 • 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 | ✅ | • 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 • Certify ED : Nursing Assistant (Video & VR) : Nursing Assistant - Unit 02 - Patient Communication • Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 06: Soil Fertility and Management | |
| 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) • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 08 • Open Textbooks : Building Relationships With Business Communication : BRBC03: Presentations • GoSkills : Public Speaking : Public Speaking: 04 How To Tell Stories | |
| 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 • Pineapple Academy : Front of House Training : Front of House Training: 01 Being In Service • Pointful Education : Early Childhood Education II : EarlyChildEd_02 10: Brain Research and Communication Skills | |
| 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 II : 4.3 Lesson 4.3: Academic Discussion & Collaboration (pending) • Open Textbooks : Nursing Fundamentals : Nursing Fundamentals Ch 03: Diverse Patients • Open Textbooks : Comprehensive Midwifery: The role of the midwife in health care practice, education, and research : Comprehensive Midwifery 02: As Practitioner | |
| 2.1.7 | exhibit public relations skills to increase internal and external customer/client satisfaction | ✅ | • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 03 - Communication Skills • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 03 - Communication Skills • 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 • Pineapple Academy : Essentials for Front of House Service : Essentials for Front of House Service: 02 Being A Team Player | |
| 3. The Student Implements Advanced Problem-Solving Methods. The Student Is Expected To: | 3.1.1 | employ critical-thinking skills, including data gathering and interpretation, independently and in groups to solve problems and make decisions; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 01: Basic Architectural Drawings • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 01: Basic Architectural Drawings • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 02: Design and Drawings Part I • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII08: Construction Projects • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII08: Construction Projects |
| 3.1.2 | employ interpersonal skills in groups to solve problems and make decisions | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 30 - Creative Workflow and Interpersonal 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 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 08: Analyzing Communication Scenarios • Open Textbooks : Working in the Food Service Industry : CUL07: CH04: Workplace Communication and Teamwork | |
| 4. The Student Implements Advanced Technology Applications. The Student Is Expected To Use... | 4.1.1 | The student implements advanced technology applications. The student is expected to use personal information management, email, Internet, writing and publishing, and presentation applications for graphic design and illustration projects | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 06 - Computer Graphics, Design, and Illustration • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 06 - Computer Graphics, Design, and Illustration • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 06 - Computer Graphics, Design, and Illustration • 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 |
| 5. The Student Implements Advanced Knowledge Of Design Systems. The Student Is Expected To... | 5.1.1 | The student implements advanced knowledge of design systems. The student is expected to analyze and summarize the history and evolution of the commercial art and design field | ✅ | • 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 • Certify ED : Drone (Video & VR) : Drone - Unit 01 - The Evolution and Components of Unmanned Aircraft Systems • Pointful Education : Robotics Applications and Careers : ROBO 01: What is a Robot? • Gittel Grant : Unit 7: STEM Career Exploration : Unit 7: STEM Career Exploration: Lesson 21-25 |
| 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 Implements Leadership Characteristics In Student Leadership And Professiona... | 7.1.1 | employ leadership skills to accomplish goals and objectives by analyzing the various roles of leaders within organizations, exhibiting problem-solving and management traits, describing effective leadership styles, and participating in civic and community leadership and teamwork opportunities to enhance skills | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Finance : CEIF 09: Succeeding on the Job • Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Business, 4th edition : Fundamentals of Business: Chapter 01 Teamwork in Business • GoSkills : Team Leadership : Team Leadership: 04 Decision Making and Conflict Resolution • GoSkills : Team Leadership : Team Leadership: 05 Team Dysfunctions • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills |
| 7.1.2 | employ teamwork and conflict-management skills to achieve collective goals | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Business, 4th edition : Fundamentals of Business: Chapter 01 Teamwork in Business • GoSkills : Team Leadership : Team Leadership: 04 Decision Making and Conflict Resolution • GoSkills : Team Leadership : Team Leadership: 05 Team Dysfunctions • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Conflict • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Conflict | |
| 7.1.3 | establish and maintain effective working relationships by providing constructive praise and criticism, demonstrating sensitivity to and value for diversity, and managing stress and controlling emotions | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 08: Analyzing Communication Scenarios • Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 08: Management and Leadership Part II • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Communication • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Conflict • Medcerts : Medical Coder & Biller Certification Course : Professionalism in Allied Health (v21.12) PS1011 | |
| 7.1.4 | prepare for meetings by developing goals and objectives to achieve within a scheduled time and producing agendas | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Project Management : ProjMgmt 03: Project Management Planning Part II • TPC : TPC Maintenance Supervisor : 901 Maintenance Organization • Open Textbooks : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education: 04 Practical Uses for Preparatory and Admin Work • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 04: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part I | |
| 7.1.5 | conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks by achieving goals and objectives within a scheduled time; producing meeting minutes, including decisions and next steps; and using parliamentary procedures, as needed; | ✅ | • 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 • Open Textbooks : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education: 04 Practical Uses for Preparatory and Admin Work • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II | |
| 7.1.6 | employ mentoring skills to inspire and teach others | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Early Childhood Education II : EarlyChildEd_02 02: Professionalism Part II • Pointful Education : Early Childhood Education II : EarlyChildEd_02 09: Professional Relationship Skills • Certify ED : Early Childhood Education (Video & VR) : Early Childhood Education - Unit 30 - Conflict Resolution and Self-Help Skills | |
| 8. The Student Applies Ethical Decision Making And Complies With Laws Regarding Use Of Tec... | 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 | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • 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 • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I |
| 8.1.2 | discuss and apply copyright laws in relation to fair use and acquisition and use of digital information using established methods to cite sources | ✅ | • OpenStax : English I : 8.3 Lesson 8.3: Synthesizing & Citing Sources (pending) • Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 01: Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics 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 Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I | |
| 8.1.3 | model respect of intellectual property when manipulating, morphing, and editing graphics, video, text, and sound | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 01: Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics 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 05: Creating Digital Graphics and Illustrations Using Adobe Illustrator Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe Illustrator Certification : Module 06: Creating Digital Graphics and Illustrations Using Adobe Illustrator Part II | |
| 8.1.4 | demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use policies when using networks, especially resources on the Internet and intranet; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 27 - The Internet and Professional Etiquette • 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 • Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication • Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 04 Drama & Dramatic Conventions | |
| 8.1.5 | analyze and identify 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 • Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 02: Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 04: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part I • 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 35 - Branding and Media Careers | |
| 9. The Student Applies Effective Planning And Time-Management Skills. The Student Is Expec... | 9.1.1 | The student applies effective planning and time-management skills. The student is expected to employ tools to enhance results and complete work tasks | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII08: Construction Projects • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Time Management • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Time Management • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Time Management • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 01 Studying |
| 10. The Student Uses Advanced Graphic Design And Illustration Methods And Skills. The Stude... | 10.1.1 | interpret, evaluate, and justify design decisions | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Gittel Grant : Unit 1: Introduction to STEM : Unit 1: Introduction to STEM: Lesson 05-06 • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII08: Construction Projects • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII08: Construction Projects • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII08: Construction Projects |
| 10.1.2 | conduct verbal or written critiques of design projects; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 10 - Client Requirements and Design Planning • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 05: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part II • 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 29 - Communication and Constructive Criticism • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Architecture : Introduction to Architecture | |
| 10.1.3 | identify and apply art elements and principles to designs and illustrations | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 04: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part I • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 05: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part II • Open Textbooks : Modern Pastry and Plated Dessert Techniques : 02: Plated Desserts • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Architecture : Introduction to Architecture • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Architecture : Introduction to Architecture | |
| 11. The Student Employs A Creative Design Process To Create Professional Quality, Two- Or T... | 11.1.1 | create designs for defined applications | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 11: Sequential Processes Part IV • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 02: Working in the Video Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII08: Construction Projects • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies II : BuildMTII08: Construction Projects |
| 11.1.2 | use appropriate 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 • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 11: Sequential Processes Part IV • 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 | |
| 11.1.3 | use appropriate design principles and typography | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 06: Creating and Modifying Visual Elements Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 08: Creating and Modifying Visual Elements Part I • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 21 - Typography Fundamentals • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 02: Working in the Video Industry Part II | |
| 11.1.4 | use appropriate composition | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 06: Creating and Modifying Visual Elements Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 02: Working in the Video Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 11: Sequential Processes Part IV • 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 | |
| 11.1.5 | use anatomically appropriate figure drawing | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Anatomy & Physiology : Anatomy & Physiology 01: Introduction • Open Textbooks : Adaptive Apparel Design : Adaptive Apparel Design | |
| 11.1.6 | use appropriate perspective | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 02: Design and Drawings Part I • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 14: Three-Dimensional Drawing Part II • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 13: Three-Dimensional Drawing Part I • Core-LX : CK-12 Basic Geometry Concepts : CK-12 Basic Geometry Concepts • Chapter 01 - Foundations of Geometry • Core-LX : CK-12 Basic Geometry Concepts : CK-12 Basic Geometry Concepts • Chapter 07 - Similarity and Proportionality | |
| 11.1.7 | use the most effective color choices in projects; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 18 - Color Temperature, Psychology, and Displays • Open Textbooks : Geographic Information Systems and Cartography : GIS and Cartography: 09 Cartographic Principles • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • GoSkills : Adobe Photoshop: Beginner to Pro (2026) : Adobe Photoshop: Beginner to Pro (2026) • GoSkills : Adobe Photoshop: Beginner to Pro (2026) : Adobe Photoshop: Beginner to Pro (2026) | |
| 11.1.8 | use appropriate printing concepts | ✅ | • 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 • Pointful Education : Architectural Design I : Architecture_01 Arch 01: Basic Drafting • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies : BuildMT 08: Construction Drawings • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 40 - Educational and Reference Resources |
Coverage Summary
Core-LX delivers strong coverage of this TEKS course at 100% of sub-standards aligned.
Primary publishers contributing alignment: Pointful Education (82), Open Textbooks (49), OpenStax (12), Core-LX (11), Lifelong Skills (11).
No open gaps. All sub-standards have at least one genuine Core-LX badge match.
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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