Courses

Digital Design & Media Productions (9th) - This is the introductory course to both the Digital Communication pathway and the Graphic Design & Multimedia Pathway. Digital Design and Media Production will allow students to demonstrate creative thinking, develop innovative strategies, and use communication tools in order to work effectively with others as well as independently. Students will gather information electronically, which will allow for problem-solving and making informed decisions regarding media projects. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of digital design principles that is transferable to other disciplines. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts. 

Commercial Photography (10th)- Commercial photography is only one of the many disciplines of professional photography. This course develops students’ skills and knowledge in commercial photography projects. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze customer needs and preferences, apply the principles of art to photographs, and develop photographs using a variety of production processes. The most important thing you can bring away from this course is a new sense of vision. Your goals will be to further your appreciation of light, discover meaning in images rather than words, and learn how to make images important and powerful in their own right. 

Graphic Design & Illustration I (10th)- Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, learners will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design. Students will use a variety of software programs from the Adobe Creative Suite to online sites and apps to support and develop creativity and problem solving. Graphic Design will focus your imagination and give you valuable skills to use in school, on the job and for the rest of your life.

Graphic Design II with Lab (11th)- Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design. Castleview learners will work on the Castleberry High School publication. Castleviews, which is published annually in the spring.

Practicum in Graphic Design & Illustration OR Career Prep (11th or 12th) - Students can participate in a paid or unpaid internship for this class. They will most likely have an early release to go to these jobs.