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TExES Technology Applications EC-12 (242)
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Master Digital Art and AnimationYou are here
Start with Domain II (30%): design principles, color models (RGB/CMYK/hex), composition, typography, 3-D modeling, and animation concepts like keyframes, tweening, and rigging.
Study Web Design
Cover Domain IV (30%): URLs and top-level domains, protocols (HTTP/FTP/TCP/IP), HTML/CSS/JavaScript/PHP, accessibility, cross-browser compatibility, security, and web communication.
Learn Digital Communications and Multimedia
Review Domain III (25%): production stages and crew roles, file formats and codecs, storyboarding, copyright/fair use, and multimedia distribution.
Review the Technology Applications Core
Finish with Domain I (15%): hardware/software, networks, information literacy, digital citizenship, troubleshooting, productivity tools, and instructional planning.
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- •Must be admitted to a TEA-approved educator preparation program (EPP)
- •EPP must grant testing approval before registering for the TExES 242 exam
- •Background check and fingerprinting required through SBEC for certification
- •A separate pedagogy assessment (such as PPR EC-12 or edTPA) is also required for certification
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100 Practice Questions
Review the four official TExES Technology Applications EC-12 (242) domains and competencies.
Updated for 2026
Covers the current 242 framework: Technology Applications Core, Digital Art and Animation, Digital Communications and Multimedia, and Web Design.
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Practice the full Technology Applications EC-12 blueprint without expensive test-prep subscriptions.
What You'll Study
14 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Exam Overview and Study Plan
1 sections
Chapter 1: Technology Systems, Hardware, Networking & Troubleshooting
3 sections
Chapter 2: Information Literacy, Digital Citizenship & Educational Integration
4 sections
Chapter 3: Visual Design Principles, Elements, and Composition
4 sections
Chapter 4: Color Theory, Color Models, and Digital Image Types
4 sections
Chapter 5: Typography, Page Layout, and Document Design
4 sections
Chapter 6: 2D and 3D Computer Animation Concepts and Techniques
4 sections
Chapter 7: Digital Video Production Stages, Roles, and Techniques
4 sections
Chapter 8: Digital Audio Engineering and Production
4 sections
Chapter 9: Multimedia Authoring, Ethics, Copyright, and Distribution
4 sections
Chapter 10: Web Architecture, Server Administration, and Network Protocols
4 sections
Chapter 11: Web Page Structure, Semantic HTML, and Validation
4 sections
Chapter 12: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and Responsive Layout Design
4 sections
Chapter 13: Client/Server Scripting, Interactivity, and Web-Based Gaming
4 sections
TExES 242-Specific Topics Covered
TExES 242 Exam Details
TExES Technology Applications EC-12 (242)
Administered by Texas Education Agency (TEA) / State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) / Pearson
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Texas Education Agency (TEA) / State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) / Pearson content outline
Domain I: terminology, hardware/software, networks, file management, information literacy, digital citizenship, copyright, troubleshooting, productivity tools, and instructional planning.
Domain II: design principles, color theory, composition, typography, 3-D modeling, animation concepts (keyframes, tweening, rigging), and graphics software.
Domain III: video and audio production stages, crew roles, file formats and codecs, copyright and fair use, storyboarding, and multimedia distribution.
Domain IV: web administration, URLs and protocols, HTML/CSS/JavaScript/PHP, accessibility, cross-browser compatibility, security, and web communication.
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