Arts, Audio-Video Technology and Communication Career Cluster

Course Code – 612000CW       Maximum Class Size - 24

 

Digital Art and Design 1 prepares students for careers in the digital art & design field as well familiarize them with the history of this industry. Skills may be applied in any media, such as print, digital media, product design, packaging, etc. Standards require students to combine text and graphics to communicate an effective message in the format intended for commercial reproduction. Students will learn the functions of the computer and how to troubleshoot technology. Students will also learn the technical language used in the digital art industry and basic design methods. This project-driven class stresses the development of employability skills in the field of digital art. Students will be introduced industry software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This pathway is for highly motivated, detailoriented students who enjoy thinking and researching, while having a desire to create visually engaging art that is both aesthetic and functional. This course prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate for Illustrator/InDesign CC certification exams. There is a fee for this course.

Course Code – 612000HW       Maximum Class Size - 24

 

Digital Art and Design 1 Honors prepares students for careers in the digital art & design field as well familiarize them with the history of this industry. Skills may be applied in any media, such as print, digital media, product design, packaging, etc. Standards require students to combine text and graphics to communicate an effective message in the format intended for commercial reproduction. Students will learn the functions of the computer and how to troubleshoot technology. Students will also learn the technical language used in the digital art industry and basic design methods. This project-driven class stresses the development of employability skills in the field of digital art. Students will be introduced industry software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This pathway is for highly motivated, detailoriented students who enjoy thinking and researching, while having a desire to create visually engaging art that is both aesthetic and functional. This course prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate for Illustrator/InDesign CC certification exams. There is a fee for this course. 

 

Course Code – 612100CW    Maximum Class Size - 24

 

Digital Art and Design 2 is a study of the principles, terminology, techniques, tools, and materials of basic digital photography. This course introduces the skills needed by students for careers in the commercial art fields. Whether working freelance or for a large company, the modern commercial artist is expected to have skills that cover many fields. Photography and Digital Art are the focus of this class, with students learning how to capture images using different photographic methods, including digital SLR cameras, scanners, and film. Students will use the images they capture, learning how to process and incorporate them into projects that communicate an effective message. Students learn the technical language used in the digital photography industry and basic design methods. The core concepts of this class give students an introduction to a career in photography, advertising, digital painting, retouching and restoration. This pathway is for highly motivated, detail-oriented students who enjoy thinking and researching, while having a desire to create visually engaging art that is both aesthetic and functional. This course prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate for Photoshop/Illustrator CC certification exams. There is a fee for this course.  

 

Course Code – 612100HW    Maximum Class Size - 24

 

Digital Art and Design 2 Honors is a study of the principles, terminology, techniques, tools, and materials of basic digital photography. This course introduces the skills needed by students for careers in the commercial art fields. Whether working freelance or for a large company, the modern commercial artist is expected to have skills that cover many fields. Photography and Digital Art are the focus of this class, with students learning how to capture images using different photographic methods, including digital SLR cameras, scanners, and film. Students will use the images they capture, learning how to process and incorporate them into projects that communicate an effective message. Students learn the technical language used in the digital photography industry and basic design methods. The core concepts of this class give students an introduction to a career in photography, advertising, digital painting, retouching and restoration. This pathway is for highly motivated, detail-oriented students who enjoy thinking and researching, while having a desire to create visually engaging art that is both aesthetic and functional. This course prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate for Photoshop/Illustrator CC certification exams. T here is a fee for this course.  

 

Course Code –612200CW    Maximum Class Size - 24

 

Digital Art and Design 3 studies the fundamentals of digital illustration as well as using the computer as an instrument to create page layout, vector art, and digital design. Industry standard software is taught and will focus on vector art using Bezier curves. Concepts learned are a great foundation for anyone pursuing a career in the print industry, for production artists, illustrators, animators, and graphic designers. Students must earn a B or higher in this course as a prerequisite to move on to the next level course. This course prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate for Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign CC certification exams. There is a fee for this course.

 

Course Code –612200HW    Maximum Class Size - 24

 

Digital Art and Design 3 Honors studies the fundamentals of digital illustration as well as using the computer as an instrument to create page layout, vector art, and digital design. Industry standard software is taught and will focus on vector art using Bezier curves. Concepts learned are a great foundation for anyone pursuing a career in the print industry, for production artists, illustrators, animators, and graphic designers. Students must earn a B or higher in this course as a prerequisite to move on to the next level course. This course prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate for Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign CC certification exams. There is a fee for this course.  

Course Code – 612300CW    Maximum Class Size - 24

 

Digital Art and Design 4 prepares students to use artistic and technological foundations to design and create basic animations for commercial use. The basic design principles of digital arts and animation are taught, including image creation, character development and story conception through production. Students learn the technical language used in the digital art and animation industry along with basic design and animation methods. They will also learn techniques about various ways to plan, create, design, and prepare for animation in pre-production, production, and post-production. All potential completers of the pathway must execute a CAPSTONE project and a formal presentation of their work. This course prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate for Animate/Illustrator/After Effects CC certification exams.  There is a fee for this course.  

 

Course Code – 612300HW    Maximum Class Size - 24

 

Digital Art and Design 4 Honors prepares students to use artistic and technological foundations to design and create basic animations for commercial use. The basic design principles of digital arts and animation are taught, including image creation, character development and story conception through production. Students learn the technical language used in the digital art and animation industry along with basic design and animation methods. They will also learn techniques about various ways to plan, create, design, and prepare for animation in pre-production, production, and post-production. All potential completers of the pathway must execute a CAPSTONE project and a formal presentation of their work. This course prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate for Animate/Illustrator/After Effects CC certification exams.  There is a fee for this course.

Course Code–612400CW Maximum Class Size – 20

 

Media Technology 1 will explore the general field of visual communications and will focus primarily on the television and filmmaking industries. Students will get hands-on experience in basic production techniques and will produce video projects for various purposes and audiences. Students will learn to use digital video cameras as well as non-linear editing systems. When possible, students may take field trips; have guest speakers from the media industry and shadow professionals in the field. There is a fee for this course.

 

Course Code–612400HW Maximum Class Size – 20

 

Media Technology 1 honors will explore the general field of visual communications and will focus primarily on the television and filmmaking industries. Students will get hands-on experience in basic production techniques and will produce video projects for various purposes and audiences. Students will learn to use digital video cameras as well as non-linear editing systems. When possible, students may take field trips; have guest speakers from the media industry and shadow professionals in the field. There is a fee for this course.  

Course Code – 612500CW Maximum Class Size - 20

 

Media Technology 2 will continue to develop media production skills by writing, producing, directing, shooting, and editing video pieces of increasing complexity. Second-year students will continue to develop expertise with professional digital video cameras and non-linear editing systems. A greater focus will be placed on careers in the visual communications industry. Students will begin to specialize in one area of mass communications and media production, developing a final project in this area as well as pursuing professional relationships within the industry. This curriculum, methods, and assessments indicate an increased depth of rigor, complexity, challenges, and creativity beyond the CP level course. This course is designed to accelerate, extend, and deepen the learning opportunities for students exhibiting superior ability. The curriculum places emphasis on critical and analytical thinking, rational decision making, and inductive and deductive reasoning. There is a fee for this course.  

 

Course Code – 612500HW Maximum Class Size - 20

 

Media Technology 2 honors will continue to develop media production skills by writing, producing, directing, shooting, and editing video pieces of increasing complexity. Second-year students will continue to develop expertise with professional digital video cameras and nonlinear editing systems. A greater focus will be placed on careers in the visual communications industry. Students will begin to specialize in one area of mass communications and media production, developing a final project in this area as well as pursuing professional relationships within the industry. This curriculum, methods, and assessments indicate an increased depth of rigor, complexity, challenges, and creativity beyond the CP level course. This course is designed to accelerate, extend, and deepen the learning opportunities for students exhibiting superior ability. The curriculum places emphasis on critical and analytical thinking, rational decision making, and inductive and deductive reasoning. There is a fee for this course.  

 

Course Code – 612600CW Maximum Class Size - 20

 

Media Technology 3 is an introduction to digital photography using digital cameras and basic image editing software.  This  course requires no experience with photography, but it is recommended that the student have a passion for taking and editing photographs.  This course includes print production for making blackand-white and color photographs, and studio techniques that include use of Chroma Key, portrait lighting, and location, still, scenic, fashion and portrait photography.  Most student assignments will be completed outside of the classroom.  Some assignments will require students to walk downtown as a group with the instructor during class time to complete projects.  Students will work with a partner throughout the course.  Students will create and share a photographic portfolio at the end of the course.  There is a fee for this course. 

 

Course Code – 612600HW Maximum Class Size - 20

 

Media Technology 3 honors is an introduction to digital photography using digital cameras and basic image editing software.  This  course requires no experience with photography, but it is recommended that the student have a passion for taking and editing photographs.  This course includes print production for making blackand-white and color photographs, and studio techniques that include use of Chroma key, portrait lighting, and location, still, scenic, fashion, and portrait photography.  Most student assignments will be completed outside of the classroom.  Some assignments will require students to walk downtown as a group with the instructor during class time to complete projects.  Students will work with a partner throughout the course.  Students will create and share a photographic portfolio at the end of the course.  Students may contract for honors credit. Honors contracts incorporate student-initiated research, student collaboration and engagement, project-based learning, problem-solving and critical thinking, seminar methods to include the incorporation of writing connections to work-class skills, characteristics and context, creativity, and innovation. There is a fee for this course.  

 

Course Code – 612700CW Maximum Class Size - 20

 

Media Technology 4 is designed to provide students an introduction to the four basic phases of filmmaking that include development, preproduction, production, and post-production. The course covers higher level critical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis in digital filmmaking. Students will write, produce, direct, shoot and edit their own short films as upperclassmen projects. These works will be screened in a public venue. There is a fee for this course. 

 

Course Code – 612700HW Maximum Class Size - 20

 

Media Technology 4 honors is designed to provide students an introduction to the four basic phases of filmmaking that include development, pre-production, production, and post-production. The course covers higher level critical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis in digital filmmaking. Students will write, produce, direct, shoot and edit their own short films as upperclassmen projects. These works will be screened in a public venue. This course is designed to accelerate, extend, and deepen the learning opportunities for students exhibiting superior ability. The curriculum places emphasis on critical and analytical thinking, rational decision making, and inductive and deductive reasoning. Students may contract for honors credit. Honors contracts incorporate student-initiated research, student collaboration and engagement, project-based learning, problem-solving and critical thinking, seminar methods to include the incorporation of writing connections to work-class skills, characteristics and context, creativity, and innovation. There is a fee for this course.  

 

Course Code: 529000CW

 

Arts, Audio-Video and Communications Internship is a structured work-based credit bearing course that is taken as a fifth unit in a CATE completer program.