Visual Communications with Mr. gordon

Visual Communications Courses Offered

Visual Communications 1 (CTE 361)

One Semester Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: Fine Arts

CROSS CREDIT: Fine Arts

This course provides an opportunity for students to explore a variety of digital art forms and multimedia communications. Students will be provided with basic experiences in the following: elements of art and principles of design, the design process, graphic design, screen printing, digital photography, audio/video production, Photoshop, image manipulation, Illustrator, and leadership. Individual student material costs may be applicable to this course.

Visual Communications 2 (CTE 362)

One Semester Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: "C" grade in Visual Communications 1

CROSS CREDIT: Fine Arts

College credit may be available for this course.

This course provides an opportunity for students to expand on the basic skills learned in Vis Com I. Students will be provided with more in-depth learning experiences in digital art forms and multimedia communication, graphic design, digital photography, multi-color screen printing, digital audio/video, and leadership opportunities. Students will gain experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, and Garageband software. Students may also be introduced to the basics of web design. A portfolio will be developed. Individual student material costs may be applicable to this course.

Digital Photography 1 (CTE 368)

One Semester Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: None

CROSS CREDIT: Fine Arts

This course is a basic introduction to digital photography tools and techniques. Students will shoot photographs on a regular basis to practice and improve their understanding and skills. Students will be introduced to the basics of photographic composition, elements of art, principles of design, digital image capture and editing techniques and the basics of using a digital SLR camera. Students will explore a variety of image editing software and lighting techniques, including use for artistic expression. Access to a digital camera (other than a cell phone) is preferred. Individual student material costs may be applicable to this course.

Digital Photography 2 (CTE 369)

One Semester Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: “C” grade in Digital Photography 1, access to a digital camera (other than a cell phone) is recommended, SLR preferred

CROSS CREDIT: Fine Arts

This course provides an opportunity for students to expand on the basic skills learned in Digital Photography I. Students will be provided with more in-depth learning experiences in photographic composition, digital image capture and editing techniques and advanced digital SLR camera controls and operation. Students will learn industry standard image editing software and lighting techniques, including use for artistic expression. Individual student material costs may be applicable to this course.

Yearbook Production (CTE 465, 466)

Full Year Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: Teacher's signature & application

CROSS CREDIT: 12th grade English

May not satisfy NCAA athletic eligibility or four-year college entrance requirements.

Students are responsible for the production of a 200+ page book that includes budget planning, advertising sales, page design, layout, copy writing, computer layout and photography. Also, students will be responsible for springtime planning for next year’s annual. Students must be willing to work as a member of a team, accept instruction, direction, and criticism from others. They should also be willing to do more than their own share when necessary. After school, evenings, and some weekends need to be spent on certain deadlines. Extra after-class time spent on yearbook production is a mandatory time requirement.