Visual Communication

Courses

AR1121  Intro to Tech : Media & Photography Single Semester

This intro course is designed for the person who is interested in art and technology. This overview course will take you into the digital age working with digital design, digital drawing and digital photography. We will go through photography basics with Canon DSLR cameras and then into the digital darkroom using Adobe Photoshop. We will also cover the basics of graphic design for marketing using Adobe Illustrator, as well as the basics of digital drawing using the Wacom pen and tablet. You will learn how to integrate your new knowledge into creating visual communications for Google Slides/MS PowerPoint, online marketing, print fliers, and more. This is a great class if you are pursuing the Marketing or CamTech pathway. 

TE1001 Intro to Tech : Design & Engineering 

Single Semester 

An introductory course for digital design classes available at CHS. A project-based design-oriented course consisting of sections that introduce students to the following technical areas: Project Planning, Web Design, Computer Programming, 3D Modeling with 3D Printing, and Vector Graphics with CNC. Students will receive a well-rounded introduction to all the tools present, career-skills development, and explore next steps in education to continue in areas they find engaging.

AR1151 Digital Drawing/Illustration

Single Semester 

If you enjoy drawing or painting, this class is for you. You will create illustrations that will amaze all your friends. Take sketches from paper into the computer and turn them into colorful works of art. You will be using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop hand in hand, , while continuing to develop your traditional drawing skills and work through the creative process. With a little practice, no illustration is too hard for these programs. 

AR2151 Advanced Digital Drawing/Illustration 

Single Semester 

This course teaches advanced digital and editing skills utilizing the skills learned in Digital Drawing and applied through a variety of projects. Students will complete design and animation projects using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Animate 

TE1031 / TE1032 Graphic Design

Entire Year

his year long course is designed for students interested in graphic design and the creative arts. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign for design platforms. Students will work with type, icons/graphics, and layout. Student creativity will grow while technical skills will expand to produce logos, posters, product labels, t-shirts, album covers, flyers, and other design marketing related materials. 

AR1051 / AR1052 Website Design 

Single Semester 1 or Entire Year 

This course is for students who are interested in building websites and developing their graphic design, photography, digital art, coding, and animation skills. Students will create dynamic and responsive web pages and learn how to use various applications within Windows, Google and Adobe. The focus of the course is on creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills. STEAM related careers will also be explored.

CTE421 Video Game & Interactive Media Design 

Single Semester

This course teaches high school students to create mobile and desktop video games and apps, covering project development life-cycles, planning, and implementation. It emphasizes user interface, usability, and effectiveness in 2D games or apps. The curriculum includes privacy, security, ethical, and legal aspects of software development, along with employability skills. Suitable for all skill levels, it caters to students from experienced coders focusing on real-world applications to beginners interested in design and app creation.

TE3581 / TE3582 CamTech Seminar 

Single Semester / Entire Year

Individualized, intensive preparation for STEM Junior or Senior Engineering Project and Internship if available in a specialized field of study related to Computer Science, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Robotics. Preparation for Senior Project presentation and career/educational options related to the Senior Engineering Project. Individualized, team-based projects are mandatory.