California CTE Model Curriculum Standards Coverage
Official Arts, Entertainment & Design (AED) Career Cluster Standards (CDE, October 2025). Inspect standards coverage, aligned lesson modules, and hands-on lab assignments.
Total Standards
471
Mapped Standards
96
Curriculum Coverage
20%
Standards Index
1.1Literacy1.2Applied STEAM1.3Cultural & Historical Influences1.4Critical Response10.1Conditions for Innovation10.2Developing Ideas10.3Visualization Techniques10.4Building & Refining Concepts10.5Iteration & Feedback10.6Risk-Taking, Experimentation & Resilience10.7Application & Implementation10.8Evaluation & Impact10.9Collaborative Creativity11.1Critical Inquiry & Media Analysis11.2Diversity of Perspective11.3Citing Sources11.4Industry Trends11.5Source Credibility & Bias11.6Use of Technology in Research11.7Messaging12.1Emerging Technology12.2Environmental Responsibility12.3Social Impact12.4Audience Awareness12.5Consumer Behavior12.6Economic Impact12.7Civic & Ethical Responsibility12.8Adaptation & Change12.9Long-term Impacts of Decisions13.1Storytelling for Product Value and Impact13.2Pitching Creative Concepts13.3Brand Identity & Visual Merchandising13.4Content Monetization Strategies13.5Managing Budgets13.6Client Interaction13.7Business Acumen13.8Public Relations (PR)13.9Understanding the Content Ecosystem14.1Intellectual Property (IP)Types14.2Fair Use14.3Protecting Confidentiality14.4Contracts & Contract Terminology14.5Terms of Use14.6Fraud Prevention14.7Employment Law14.8Freelance Rights14.9Comparing Business Entity Types15.1Narrative Storytelling15.2Platform-Specific Content15.3Authentic Representation15.4Storytelling Across Mediums15.5Pre-Production Planning15.6Cinematic Techniques15.7Audio Integration15.8Editing Fundamentals15.9Rendering & Exporting16.1Production Tools & Equipment16.2Roles & Responsibilities16.3Event & Production Planning16.4Creative Planning16.5Budgeting & Scheduling16.6Production Phases & Workflow16.7Collaboration Software16.8Project & Budget Meetings16.9Logistics & Resource Planning2.1Professional Communication2.2Industry Vocabulary2.3Oral Communication & Presentation Skills2.4Social Media Networking2.5Workplace Writing Formats2.6Multimedia Communication2.7Digital Citizenship2.8Meeting Deadlines2.9Communication Patterns3.1Career Pathways3.2Annual Career Planning3.3Networking3.4Employment Opportunities3.5Understanding & Negotiating Job Offers3.6Employment Types3.7Professional Organizations & Unions3.8Resumes & Portfolios3.9Entrepreneurship & Self-Employment4.1Digital Safety & Information Integrity4.2Business & Collaboration Tools4.3Industry-Standard Technology4.4Computing Systems4.5Document & Asset Management4.6Industry-Specific Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications4.7AI Responsible Use4.8Emerging Technologies5.1Reasoning & Decision-Making5.2Accepting & Applying Critique5.3Reflection & Iterative Processes5.4Creative Problem-Solving5.5Analyzing Arguments5.6Constructing Arguments5.7Applied Academics5.8Systems Thinking5.9AI & Critical Thinking6.1Equipment & Tools6.2Workplace Safety6.3Self Care & Injury Prevention6.4Workplace Culture6.5Mental Health & Wellness6.6Inclusion & Accountability6.7Financial Planning & Literacy6.8Emergency Preparedness6.9Workplace Policies and Worker Rights7.1Ethical Conduct & Workplace Integrity7.2Cross-Cultural Understanding7.3Avoiding Stereotypes7.4Recognizing & Addressing Bias7.5Civic Responsibility7.6Inclusive Workplace Practices7.7Community Service7.8Industry & Community Connection7.9Unions and Organized Labor8.1Leadership Qualities8.2Responsibility & Accountability8.3Work Ethic8.4Constructive Feedback8.5Leading with Purpose8.6Leadership Development & Student Organizations8.7Organizational Culture8.8Outcomes of Successful Leadership8.9Organizational Dynamics9.1Collaboration and Shared Responsibility9.2High-Performing Teams9.3Conflict Management9.4Inclusive Teams9.5Diverse Perspectives9.6Adaptability and Flexibility9.7Time Management9.8High-Agency MindsetAV.17.1Art & Design FundamentalsAV.17.2Life Drawing, Anatomy & PerspectiveAV.17.3Layouts & EnvironmentsAV.17.4Character Design & PosingAV.17.5StoryboardingAV.17.6Animation TypesAV.17.7Animation PrinciplesAV.17.83D Animation FundamentalsAV.17.9VFX TechniquesAV.18.1Production Pipelines & Department RolesAV.18.2Storyboarding & AnimaticsAV.18.3Previsualization TechniquesAV.18.4Animation ProductionAV.18.5Basic EffectsAV.18.9Pipeline Collaboration & Project ManagementAV.19.1Pre-Production, Previs, & Concept ArtAV.19.2Production ManagementAV.19.3Digital FX and VFXAV.19.4Virtual productionAV.19.5Cross-SectorAV.19.6Organized LaborAV.20.1Virtual Production TechnologyAV.20.2Immersive MediaAV.20.3Protecting Intellectual PropertyAV.20.4Social ImpactDC.17.1Narrative & Journalistic StorytellingDC.17.2Scripting & Voice PerformanceDC.17.3Content Capture TechniquesDC.17.4Mobile & Multiplatform Production ToolsDC.17.5Podcasting & Audio ProductionDC.17.6Photojournalism & Visual ReportingDC.17.7Multimedia Content DesignDC.17.8Broadcast Switching & EngineeringDC.17.9Editing & DistributionDC.18.1Content Planning & PreproductionDC.18.2Audience & Story DevelopmentDC.18.3News & ReportingDC.18.4Live Commentary & InterviewingDC.18.5Remote Transmission & StreamingDC.18.6Digital Publishing ToolsDC.18.7Audience Engagement & AnalyticsDC.18.8Commercial Media & MessagingDC.18.9Ethical & Legal ResponsibilitiesDC.19.1Cross-SectorDC.19.2Podcasting & BroadcastDC.19.3JournalismDC.19.4Sports Broadcasting & MediaDC.19.5EntrepreneurshipDC.20.1Algorithms & Content FeedsDC.20.2Streaming TechnologyDC.20.3Immersive MediaDC.20.4Generative AI & DeepfakesDC.20.5Digital AccessibilityDC.20.6Social ImpactDEP.17.1Post-Production Pipeline OverviewDEP.17.2Media Ingest & Project SetupDEP.17.3Non-Linear Editing FundamentalsDEP.17.4Footage Review & Shot SelectionDEP.17.5Syncing & Multi-Cam EditingDEP.17.6Audio Editing & Sound DesignDEP.17.7Graphics & Visual Effects IntegrationDEP.17.8Color Correction & Grading FundamentalsDEP.17.9Quality Control ReviewDEP.18.1Media Management & OrganizationDEP.18.2Rough Cut AssemblyDEP.18.3Review Cycles & Feedback IntegrationDEP.18.4Audio Spotting & Workflow PrepDEP.18.5Prepare Picture for Grading & FinishingDEP.18.6Sound Mixing & Final Audio PrepDEP.18.7Final Export & Quality ControlDEP.18.8Distribution Packaging & Delivery StandardsDEP.19.1Production Across Media FormatsDEP.19.2Post-Production CareersDEP.19.3Creative LeadershipDEP.19.4VFX & Motion GraphicsDEP.19.5Cross-SectorDEP.20.1Virtual Production Post-Production WorkflowsDEP.20.2MoCap TechnologyDEP.20.3XR Post-ProductionDEP.20.4Immersive AudioDEP.20.5Environmental SustainabilityDGA.17.1Art & Design FundamentalsDGA.17.2Human-Centered DesignDGA.17.3Visual CommunicationDGA.17.4Typography & Visual MessagingDGA.17.5Print DesignDGA.17.6UX & UI DesignDGA.17.7Interaction DesignDGA.17.8AccessibilityDGA.17.9Motion Graphics & EffectsDGA.18.1Creative Problem-SolvingDGA.18.2Project BriefsDGA.18.3Storytelling Through DesignDGA.18.4Defining Client ObjectivesDGA.18.5Proposal DevelopmentDGA.18.6Project ExecutionDGA.18.7Project Management TechnologyDGA.18.8Project Management Best PracticesDGA.18.9Meeting DeadlinesDGA.19.1Cross-SectorDGA.19.2Graphic DesignDGA.19.3Interactive DesignDGA.19.4Advertising & MarketingDGA.19.5EntertainmentDGA.20.1Environmental SustainabilityDGA.20.2Accessibility ComplianceDGA.20.3Social ImpactDGA.20.4Computer-aided Design (CAD)DGA.20.5Protecting Intellectual PropertyDT.17.1Physical ConditioningDT.17.2Technique Across Styles & GenresDT.17.3Performance ElementsDT.17.4Spatial AwarenessDT.17.5Wellness & Injury PreventionDT.17.6Audition & Performance ReadinessDT.17.7Directing FundamentalsDT.17.8Performing & Stage and ScreenDT.17.9CritiqueDT.18.1Creative CollaborationDT.18.2Improvisation for Creative ExplorationDT.18.3Body Mechanics & AnatomyDT.18.4Expression & StorytellingDT.18.5Mood & TimingDT.18.6Technical DesignDT.18.7Promotional ContentDT.18.8Rehearsal & Performance ProfessionalismDT.18.9Ensemble SkillsDT.19.1PerformanceDT.19.2Arts ManagementDT.19.3Physical Fitness & WellnessDT.19.4Creative LeadershipDT.19.5Arts EducationDT.19.6Cross-SectorDT.19.7EntrepreneurshipDT.20.1Projection & Video TechnologyDT.20.2AutomationDT.20.3Motion Capture TechnologyDT.20.4Environmental SustainabilityDT.20.5Site-Specific PerformanceFDM.17.1Fashion Design FundamentalsFDM.17.2Textile Types & CareFDM.17.3Industry Tools & SoftwareFDM.17.4Sketching & Technical FlatsFDM.17.5Design SpecificationsFDM.17.6Draping & PatternsFDM.17.7Construction & Alteration TechniquesFDM.17.8Garment FinishingFDM.17.9Upcycling & RecyclingFDM.18.1Print Design & Color TheoryFDM.18.2Trend ForecastingFDM.18.3StylingFDM.18.4Product Pricing & Inventory ControlFDM.18.5Visual MerchandisingFDM.18.6Fashion Business OperationsFDM.18.7Market AnalysisFDM.18.8CollectionsFDM.18.9Client RelationsFDM.19.1Costume & WardrobeFDM.19.2Design & MerchandisingFDM.19.3Family & Consumer Sciences EducationFDM.19.4EntrepreneurshipFDM.20.1Environmental SustainabilityFDM.20.2Fast FashionFDM.20.3Emerging TechnologyFDM.20.4Circular & Regenerative PracticesFDM.20.5Social & Cultural ImpactFDM.20.6Manufacturing & Supply ConstraintsFT.17.1Pre-Production & Art DirectionFT.17.2ScreenwritingFT.17.3Union ProtocolsFT.17.4Camera Operation & TechniqueFT.17.5Costuming, Hair & MakeupFT.17.6Set Lighting, Power & Data DistributionFT.17.7Audio & Sound RecordingFT.17.8Grip DepartmentFT.17.9Special EffectsFT.18.1Art DepartmentFT.18.2Script BreakdownFT.18.3Production Planning & Location ScoutingFT.18.4Scheduling and LogisticsFT.18.5Continuity and Script SupervisionFT.18.6Talent Direction and CollaborationFT.18.7Production Management & CoordinationFT.18.8CinematographyFT.18.9End-to-End Production WorkflowFT.19.1Production Across Media FormatsFT.19.2Physical ProductionFT.19.3Creative DirectionFT.19.4Cross-SectorFT.19.5VFX & Virtual ProductionFT.20.1Virtual Production TechnologyFT.20.2Virtual Production WorkflowFT.20.3XR Integration in Film ProductionFT.20.4Environmental SustainabilityFT.20.5Immersive AudioGD.17.1Game Design FundamentalsGD.17.2Game Concept DevelopmentGD.17.3Narrative DesignGD.17.4Art & Design FundamentalsGD.17.5Character DesignGD.17.6Scripting & Level LayoutGD.17.7Gameplay Systems & BalancingGD.17.8Feedback SystemsGD.17.9Multiplayer & Networking BasicsGD.18.1Production Pipelines & Department RolesGD.18.2Game Design Document (GDD)GD.18.3Concept Pitch & IterationGD.18.4WorldbuildingGD.18.5Player ImmersionGD.18.6PlaytestingGD.18.7UX & UIGD.18.8Game Performance & EvaluationGD.18.9MonetizationGD.19.1Pre-ProductionGD.19.2Game Design & DevelopmentGD.19.3EsportsGD.19.4Cross-SectorGD.19.5EntrepreneurshipGD.20.1Virtual Production TechnologyGD.20.2Accessibility & EthicsGD.20.3Game DevelopmentGD.20.4Extended Reality (XR)GD.20.5Social ImpactID.17.1Design FundamentalsID.17.2Technical Drawings & RenderingsID.17.3Interpreting BlueprintsID.17.4Interior Design SoftwareID.17.5Measurement & Space RequirementsID.17.6Textile PropertiesID.17.7Furniture MaterialsID.17.8Fixtures & FinishesID.17.9Sourcing & EvaluationID.18.1PlanningID.18.2Project CoordinationID.18.3Costing & BudgetingID.18.4Appliances & CabinetryID.18.5Client RelationsID.18.6Space Optimization & StagingID.18.7Interior EnvironmentsID.18.8Blueprints, Codes & ConstructionID.19.1Cross-SectorID.19.2Interior Styling & Visual PresentationID.19.3Set and Scenic DesignID.19.4Interior Design & MerchandisingID.19.5EntrepreneurshipID.20.1Universal Design & AccessibilityID.20.2Ergonomic DesignID.20.3Environmental SustainabilityID.20.4Advanced Technology ApplicationsID.20.5Social & Cultural ImpactMRA.17.1Structure & StyleMRA.17.2Microphone UseMRA.17.3Microphone Selection & PlacementMRA.17.4Live & Studio PerformanceMRA.17.5Harmony & Music StructureMRA.17.6Emotional Impact in MusicMRA.17.7Digital Music ProductionMRA.17.8Recording Process & Signal FlowMRA.17.9Mixing Techniques in DAWsMRA.18.1Experimentation & ImprovisationMRA.18.2Songwriting & ProducingMRA.18.3Music Production WorkflowMRA.18.4Mood & Sound DesignMRA.18.5Commercial MusicMRA.18.6Session & Performance LogisticsMRA.18.7Technical PlanningMRA.18.8Live Audio TechnologyMRA.18.9Mastering & Publishing MusicMRA.19.1Recording StudiosMRA.19.2Live AudioMRA.19.3Music EducationMRA.19.4Contracts, Licensing, & Music RoyaltiesMRA.19.5EntrepreneurshipMRA.19.6Cross-SectorMRA.20.1Projection & Video TechnologyMRA.20.2AutomationMRA.20.3Special EffectsMRA.20.4Environmental SustainabilityMRA.20.5Immersive AudioSA.17.1Art & Design FundamentalsSA.17.2Visual CommunicationSA.17.3Perspective & DimensionSA.17.4Anatomy, Posing & Character ExpressionSA.17.5Equipment & Image ProductionSA.17.6Artistic Techniques & MediumsSA.17.7Image ManipulationSA.17.8Documentation of Finished WorkSA.17.9CritiqueSA.18.1Themed ArtworkSA.18.2Public ExhibitionSA.18.3Collaborative Exhibition ProductionSA.18.4Professional Art Documentation & InstallationSA.18.5Installation StrikeSA.18.6Client-Based Artistic ProductionSA.18.7Art Valuation & Pricing StrategiesSA.18.8Digital MarketingSA.18.9Developing a Professional PortfolioSA.19.1Cross-SectorSA.19.2Arts EducationSA.19.3Museum & GallerySA.19.4EntertainmentSA.19.5EntrepreneurshipSA.20.1Creative Coding & Tech-Driven ArtSA.20.2Social ImpactSA.20.3Archiving & Preservation TechnologiesSA.20.4Protecting Intellectual PropertySA.20.5Accessibility & Inclusion in Creative SpacesST.17.1Production Design FundamentalsST.17.2Music-Driven Production DesignST.17.3Costumes & Makeup DesignST.17.4Scenic & PropsST.17.5Power & Data SystemsST.17.6RiggingST.17.7LightingST.17.8AudioST.17.9Live Video IntegrationST.18.1Reading Technical DrawingsST.18.2Event Design Software ToolsST.18.3Console OperationST.18.4Design & TestST.18.5Stage ManagementST.18.6Rehearsal WorkflowST.18.7Live Equipment TroubleshootingST.18.8Live Event ExecutionST.18.9Strike & Load-OutST.19.1Cross-SectorST.19.2Production TechnologyST.19.3Creative DirectionST.19.4Venue OperationsST.19.5Touring & BookingST.19.6Organized LaborST.20.1AccessibilityST.20.2Automation & Show Control SystemsST.20.3Special EffectsST.20.4Projection Mapping & Visual TechnologiesST.20.5Environmental Sustainability