Communication Technologies Pathway

Introduction to Photography 


Students are encouraged to provide their own SD memory card for this course. In this course, students learn about the art and craft of great photography. Students will hone their professional eye to capture the greatest moments in nearly every situation and setting imaginable using DSLR cameras, and software. Taking students both inside the photographer’s studio and out into the field, this course is a chance to learn, in a way anyone can grasp the basic insights and hidden secrets of photography.



Advanced Photography 


Students are encouraged to provide their own SD memory card for this course. In this advanced course, students continue honing their art and craft of great photography. Students will use DSLR cameras and software to create professional photographs.



Yearbook


In this advanced course, students will be able to utilize their technology skills by creating a professional and published yearbook for their school!  Use your team to market your product to your peers through display of your work! 



Introduction to Videography 


In this course, students will produce digital videos. Students will learn the concepts of storyboarding, journalistic writing, cinematography, camera work, graphics, and editing while using smartphones, HD video cameras, and advanced software. This course is a chance to learn, in a way anyone can grasp, the basic insights and hidden secrets of videography.


Advanced Videography 


 In this advanced course, students will produce high quality digital videos. Students will apply concepts of storyboarding, journalistic writing, cinematography, camera work, graphics, and editing while using smart phones, HD video cameras, and advanced software.


WORK BASED LEARNING


Work Experience/Employment Skills


This program is for students who are interested in developing employment skills. You will study and discuss a variety of topics with others in the class. Topics studied center around workplace practices such as: getting, holding and terminating employment: job promotions, career planning, problem solving, team work, work safety, and job shadowing. You will also seek employment in a part time job. This is done through a business agreement with a local employer. Discussion and projects in class will draw from work experience.