Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
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1st level classes
Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications: (1 credit) In the Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology & Communications course, students will gain experience in computer & technology applications and become proficient in oral and written communication. Within this context, students receive an introduction to various video, audio, and graphic design editing platform. They will identify and understand the basic theory in Audio/Video Production and Graphic Design, Video Game Design and Fashion Design, understand the phases of production from brainstorming to distribution, and receive a basic overview of each career cluster offered in Arts/AV • Grades 9 - 12
Professional Communications: (1/2 credit) This high school speech course is designed to provide opportunities for students to understand and develop effective interpersonal communication skills for the 21st Century. Professional Communications blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a career-based, business environment. Students will prepare, present, and evaluate a variety of multi-media presentations that are appropriate for the professional setting. • Grades 9 - 12 • Related elective that can be added as additional credit to any Program of Study
Digital Media: (1 credit, also listed in Information Tech cluster) Certification: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Web Design Specialist Through the study of digital media and its application in information technology, students will design and create multimedia projects that address customer needs. Students will learn skills such as creating digital graphics, digital photography, using audio editing software, and creating video files. The emphasis will be on utilizing the features in Adobe Photoshop included in the corresponding industry-recognized certification. Students earning certifications in Adobe Animate, Dreamweaver and Photoshop are considered Web Design Specialists. • Grades 9 - 12 • Program of Study: Multimedia Arts, Video Production and Web Development • Adobe Photoshop and Web Design Specialist certifications satisfy requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Web Design: (1 credit) Certification: Adobe Dreamweaver and NOCTI Web Design Students will learn how to design, create, and maintain web pages including campus pages on the district website. Projects will incorporate tools such as HTML, Dreamweave, Photoshop, Animate, Fireworks, digital cameras, and scanners. The emphasis will be on utilizing the features in Adobe Dreamweaver included in the corresponding industry-recognized certification. Students earning certification in Adobe Animate, Dreamweaver and Photoshop are considered Web Design Specialists. • Grades 9 - 12 • Program of Study: Web Development • Adobe Photoshop and Web Design Specialist certifications satisfy requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Digital Audio Technology I: (1 credit) This course provides skills for students to produce professional audio for a variety of real-world uses, such as: script writing and recording voice overs, radio and television broadcasting, podcasting, audio for video and film, audio for animation and game design, music production and live sound, and additional opportunities and skills sets. Students will master audio production equipment and create projects with a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the audio industry with a technical emphasis on production and critical-listening skills. • Grades 9 - 12 • Programs of Study: Digital Communications/Video, Digital Communications/Audio • $20 Lab fee required.
2nd level classes
Animation I: (1 credit, also listed in Information Tech cluster) Certification: Adobe Animate and Adobe Web Design Specialist This course allows students to create animation projects using principles of design to combine graphics, images and sound. A variety of techniques will be explored, including storyboarding, scripting/programming, interactivity, and flip books,. The emphasis will be on utilizing the features in Adobe Animate included in the corresponding industry-recognized certification. Students earning certifications in Adobe Animate, Dreamweaver and Photoshop are considered Web Design Specialists. • Grades 10 - 12 • Recommended prerequisite: Digital Media • Program of Study: Multimedia Arts • Adobe Animate and Web Design Specialist certifications satisfy requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Audio/Video Production I: (2 credits) Certification: Adobe Premier Pro Students will produce videos using professional standards in the area of pre-production, production and post-production Public Services announcements, news packages, documentaries, educational, promotional, and commercial productions. Students will work in crews to examine real-world issues related to current topics such as health care, government, business, or education. Productions will be created for audiences beyond the classroom such as school officials, non-profit organizations, higher education officials, government, or other stakeholders. • Grades 10 - 12, with priority to grades 10 and 11 • Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Audio/Video Technology & Communication, Digital Media or Digital Audio Technology I • Programs of Study: Digital Communications/Video, Digital Communications/Audio • Adobe Premiere Pro certification satisfies requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Students will be required to work additional hours after school. • $30 Lab fee required.
Fashion Design I: (1 credit) This course emphasizes careers in fashion which span all aspects of the textile and apparel industries. Students interested will develop an understanding of the industry by participation in fashion, textile, and apparel projects, as well as exposure to laws governing the industry, skills related to commercial care of clothing, safety regulations, and general knowledge and skills leading to success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster. • Grades 10 - 12 • Program of Study: Fashion Design • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Web Game Development: (1 credit) Web Game Development will allow students to demonstrate creative thinking, develop innovative strategies, and use digital and communication tools necessary to develop fully functional online games. Web Game Development has career applications for many aspects of theg ame industry, including programming, art principles, graphics, web design, storyboarding and scripting, and business and marketing. • Grades 10 - 12 • Program of Study: Web Development • Required: Web Technologies I or Web Design. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
3rd level classes
Animation II: (2 credits) Certification: Autodesk Maya This course provides students the opportunity to expand upon the animation knowledge and skills mastered in the first animation course. A variety of advanced techniques will be explored, including orthographic and isometric drawing, framing, lighting, exaggeration, additive color, layers, and transitions. Products will be created utilizing industry-recognized technologies. • Grades 11 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Animation I • Program of Study: Multimedia Arts • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Digital Audio Technology II: (1 credit) In Digital Audio Technology II, students build upon their basic skills learned in Digital Audio Technology I, and explore more advanced podcasting, audio recording, editing, composition, and mixing. Students work on music composition, creating sound effects, and more advanced audio projects with advanced equipment. This course focuses on advanced audio production concepts, such as music production, as well as advanced issues involved in producing radio commercials for clients. Students will be expected to produce original music compositions and projects on a deadline in this course. This course will be administered with a project based strategy with an industryfocused pre-production, production, and post production audio system to create useful digital content. Students are expected to use innovative thinking to develop new ideas and processes for solving real-world issues and conveying those ideas to a global audience through a digital product. Issues will include current topics such as health care, government, business, and education. Methods and products will be created for audiences BEYOND the classroom such as school officials, non-profit organizations, higher education officials, government, or other stakeholders. • Grades 11 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Digital Audio Technology I • Recommended prerequisite: Audio/Video Production I • Program of Study: Digital Communication/Audio • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • $20 Lab fee required.
Audio/Video Production II: (2 credits) Certification: Adobe After Effects Students will form their own crews to create productions beyond the campus level with actual clients in industry, such as education, charity, and for-profit businesses in the community. Students will expand their skills to produce promotional videos, feature stories, campus projects and more. Students will also use audio/video equipment to use media to cover various events around CFISD in the athletic, fine arts, academics, and other videos such as corporate, family and other events in need of production. Students will learn the process to create an online marketing presence to form their own business. • Grades 11 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Audio/Video Production I • Program of Study: Digital Communication/Video • Adobe After Effects certification satisfies requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Students will be required to work additional hours after school at the teacher’s discretion. • $30 Lab fee required.
Fashion Design II: (2 credits) This course builds upon skills learned in Fashion Design I. Students continue to develop and refine their understanding of fashion figures, garment details, and construction. Students will develop an understanding of the industry by participation in fashion projects. • Grades 11 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Fashion Design I • Program of Study: Fashion Design • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
4th level classes
Practicum in Animation: (2 credits, work-based) This course allows students to apply animation concepts and principles in the classroom and the workplace. Students will develop an increasing understanding of the industry with a focus on applying pre-production, production, and post-production animation products in a professional environment. Students are required to work 10 hours per week at an approved training site and must be employed at that site within 15 school days after enrollment in the course. • Grade 12 • Required prerequisite: Animation II • Program of Study: Multimedia Arts • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Students must provide own transportation to the work site. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Practicum in Audio/Video Production: (2 credits, work-based) Certification: Remote Drone Pilot Students will work as contractors to produce videos for a wide variety of organizations with an opportunity to generate revenue. Under the supervision of their AVP teacher, the practicum student will identify community production opportunities off campus, conduct meetings with clients, and manage video production equipment and crews. Students will also have the opportunity to pursue the training and certification needed to film using a drone. This course requires students to arrange their own transportation to produce a wide variety of media projects. • Grade 12 • Required prerequisite: Audio/Video Production II or Digital Audio Technology II • Programs of Study: Digital Communications/Video, Digital Communications/Audio • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Remote Drone Pilot certification satisfies requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment • Students are required to have an approved training site/ client within 15 school days of enrollment in the course. • $30 Lab fee required. • Students must provide own transportation to the work site and will be required to work additional hours outside of school including weekends.
Project-based Research in Fashion Design: (1 credit, project-based) This advanced course builds upon skills learned in Advanced Fashion Design II. Students will work on special projects such as HUNCH or utilize all advanced designing and sewing techniques in their projects to create a professional look. Students will make minor and advanced alterations and display their garments. • Grade: 12 • Required prerequisite: Fashion Design II • Program of Study: Fashion Design • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.