PRINCIPLES OF ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS (#5520)

Principles of AAVTC is the foundational class in the AAVTC pathway. Students will learn the fundamentals of Audio/Video Production, Graphic Design, and Animation. Students will learn basic software skills associated with the AAVTC pathway as well as learn valuable professional skills to set the foundation for a career inside AAVTC. Students will become familiar with industry standard software. Students will also learn to authentic work using individual expression and collaboration. Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications provides a basic exploration of the elements of design. Students utilize a variety of media to explore individual expression and learn to analyze their own and others’ work to further their artistic growth.

• Credit: 1
• Grade Placement: 9-10
• Tier 3 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION I + Animation (#5521)

Graphic Design and Illustration I spans all aspects of the advertising and visual communication industries. Within this context, students develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of design, visual art, and graphic design and illustration. Careers in animation and graphic design & illustration span all aspects of the advertising, visual communication, and animation industries. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design as well as producing multimedia presentations to deliver a message.

• Credit: 1
• Grade Placement: 10-11
• Prerequisite: Principles of AAVTC
• Tier 3 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

PRACTICUM IN GRAPH DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION (#5627)

Practicum in Graph Design and Illustration students develop a technical understanding of the industry with a focus on skill proficiency. Instructional may be developed through lab-based classroom experience or career preparation opportunities. Students in Graphic Design and Illustration practicum will participate in a work-based learning environment either in-district or within the Graphic Design industry. Students will complete the course gaining workplace skills and experience necessary to be serviceable employees within the industry.

• Credit: 2
• Grade Placement: 12
• Prerequisite: Principles of AAVTC, Graphic Design and Illustration I-II
• Tier 2 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.