2024-2025 Course Information

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Proof of Learning (POL) Specifications

CTE State Assessment: The post-assessment will be a 100-item multiple choice test administered through the NC Instructional Management System.
Credential: Please work with the specified vendor(s) to coordinate and schedule.
Performance-based Measurement (PBM): Please follow the PBM guidelines set forth in the Performance-based Measurement Guide for the specified course.

Math Option Credit

Refer to the Math Options Charts on the DPI website for more detailed math options information.

Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement

Yes: The course meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
Yes*: The course can be offered in both middle and high school and meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
No: The course does not meet the Computer Science graduation requirement.

Refer to the DPI website for more detailed Computer Science graduation requirement information.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) are an integral part of this curriculum.
CTSOs incorporate strategies used to teach course content, develop leadership, citizenship, responsibility, and proficiencies related to workplace needs.

Work-based Learning (WBL)

Work-based Learning (WBL) is an integral part of all Career and Technical Education courses in North Carolina to show curricular relevance to industry skills.
Public School Units (PSUs) are encouraged to strategically choose work-based learning strategies in alignment with unique needs, considering factors such as local employment demands, available program offerings, resources, and other pertinent considerations. Contact your local CTE administrator for more information.

WBL Courses with Academic Credit:

CTE Advanced Studies
CTE Cooperative Education
CTE Entrepreneurial Experience
CTE Internship
CTE Pre-apprenticeship
CTE Apprenticeship

WBL Activities without Academic Credit:

Guest speaker
Career fair
Job fair
Transition fair
Field trip (workplace tour)
Job shadowing
Mentoring
Service learning
School-based enterprise
Simulated workplace
Workplace challenge/Industry-sponsored project

CD21 3D Modeling and Animation II

Course Number	CD21
Course Title	3D Modeling and Animation II
Course Description	Amplify 3D models into reality by applying real-world materials and shaders. Deliver 3D character model to life with rigging and animation techniques. Forge creative potential with lights and cameras on a digital stage. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credential for careers in the 3D Modeling and Animation pathway.
Course Status	Pilot
Course Type	Developed
POL (Proof of Learning)	Credential
Credential as POL	Autodesk Certified User 3DS Max OR Autodesk Certified User Maya
Curriculum Date	Summer 2024
Hours of Instruction	135-150
Recommended Maximum Enrollment	25
Course Credit	1
Inherently Honors	No
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement	Yes
Math Option Credit	No
Prerequisite Course(s)	CD20 3D Modeling and Animation I
Career Cluster(s)	Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications (AAVC)
Pathway Level(s)	3D Modeling and Animation (TDMA) - Concentrator
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)	Autodesk Certified User 3DS Max Autodesk Certified User Maya
CTSO(s) (Career and Technical Student Organization)	SkillsUSA Technology Student Association (TSA)
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)	Artists and Related Workers, All Other (27-1019) Photographers (27-4021)