DIGITAL ART

VISUAL ART AND TECHNOLOGY (Level One) (AR105G/AR106G) // Beginning level digital art course.

Students learn to use Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator as well as online art making apps. Basics of photography and photo editing is learned. Other projects include learning to use typography as design or for logos, photomontage and surreal art, illustration and design of stickers or buttons and tablet drawing.

There is no need to purchase cameras or software; smartphones can be used or cameras provided. Only outside of class work is occasional photo shoots. Students will create a portfolio of work and can participate in the spring CG Rising Artist Show.

VAT is a single semester course open to Freshman through Seniors. This course meets the Graduation Requirement for Computer Credit.

No previous experience is necessary and everyone creates at their own level.

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION (Level One) (AR108G) // Beginning level digital art course.

Digital illustration is a semester-long, project-based course that focuses on developing drawing skills through digital means. While students will study the work of other artists, they will be expected to create their own authentic work. An emphasis will be placed on communicating through visual storytelling using current digital technologies.

Students will gain confidence and develop their artistic, technical, and professional skills while also gaining an awareness of how these skills are applicable and relevant to ever-changing creative careers.

DI is a single semester course open to Freshman through Seniors.

No previous experience is necessary and everyone creates at their own level.

PHOTO I (Level Two) (AR207G/AR208G) /// Intermediate level Photography course.

Students learn more advancing Photoshop editing and tools as well as more professional photography techniques. Darkroom and film processes may be introduced.

Students will explore such avenues as commercial photography, photojournalism, and fine art photography. Outside of class photo shoots will be required. Students will create online portfolios and have opportunity for field trips and participation in Art Shows such as the spring CG Rising Artist Show.

This single semester course is open to Freshman through Seniors who have completed VAT. It is preferred students have completed Visual Art and Technology before this course, but Seniors with no experience will be accepted. Other situations will be handled on a case by case basis.

PHOTO II (Level Three) (AR308G) /// Intermediate level Photography course.

Photo Imaging 2 allows the dedicated photographer to further their skills and experiences, whether the student’s interest is fine art photography, photo journalism and/or commercial photography. Open ended projects will ask the photographer to interpret and capture unique solutions. Students will maintain online portfolios and have opportunity for field trips and participation in Art Shows.

This single semester course is open to Sophomores through Seniors who have completed Photo 1.

This course must be completed for acceptance into Portfolio or AP.

DESIGN I (Level Two) (AR205G/AR206G) /// Intermediate level Digital Design course.

Students will learn more advancing Adobe Illustrator techniques with the creation of digital designs, posters, t-shirts, logos, and website element designs. Students will learn to operate like a designer, working through individual design problem solving through receiving feedback for design revisions to creating a final product for a contest or client. Students will create an online portfolio of their work and possibly participate in design contests. Students can participate in the spring CG Rising Artist Show.

This single semester course is open to Freshman through Seniors who have completed Visual Art & Technology.

DESIGN II (Level Three) (AR306G) /// Intermediate level Digital Design course.

This course helps students learn to utilize design thinking as a real world problem-solving skill and help designers, illustrators, and digital media artists develop their individual style. Students will be given opportunities to produce work for someone other than themselves as they would for a client or art director. Projects may include t-shirt designs, animation, posters, web pages, video, logos or publicity for a variety of events, from school to local contests and even community jobs. Students will continue their online design portfolio and participate in Art Shows, contests and design jobs.

This single semester course is taken after completion Design 1 and is open to Sophomores through Seniors.

This course must be completed for acceptance into Design Production or AP 2D with a Design emphasis.

Level Four Courses- Instructor Approval

DESIGN PRODUCTION (AR405G/AR406G) //// Advanced level design for dedicated graphic designers.

Students at this level act as an in house design firm. The instructor will act as a facilitator who provides jobs for individual students based on the needs of Cary-Grove. A teacher, class, department, club, athletic team or activity may have needs for design work such as posters, fliers, tshirts, social media publicity, banners, mastheads, etc. That job is assigned to a Designer who will work with the client and instructor to create a product that meets the clients needs. This course gives a design student the opportunity to act like a professional designer and create a strong portfolio of design work for the future.

Students in Design Production are expected to continue to build a body of work that will be visible online and might be show in various Art Shows such as Anomoly in December and Odyssey in May. A Design Production student must be independent, responsible, hardworking and a good communicator.

This course is open to Juniors and Seniors who completed Design 2. This course can be taken either one or two semesters.

Students must email Mrs Guss to confirm registering for this class.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) STUDIO ART 2D (AR621G/AR622G)

AP 2D Design can be Studio, Photography or Graphic Design

AP Studio Art 2D is a year-long courses that encourages an advanced student to focus on digital art making (which can include Photography and/or Design). This course is for students that are highly motivated to do college level work while still in high school. AP is also an opportunity for students to qualify for college credit in a high school environment. AP work is not based on a written exam; instead, students are required to submit portfolios for College Board evaluation at the end of the school year. As an AP student, you will build your portfolio based on three sections; quality, range of approaches and exploration of a theme. AP work does involve significantly more time and commitment than most high school courses. Students in AP generally follow the outline of Portfolio experiences and opportunities, but have the added workload of the creation of the digital portfolio due in May to the College Board.

AP is typically for Seniors, but Juniors may be considered if approved by the instructor. It is a year long course; both semesters must be taken to complete the AP exam in May. Typically, only students who have completed Photo Portfolio or Design Production will be considered for AP (subject to instructor approval).

Students must email Mrs Guss for AP Design and Mrs DiLeo for AP Photo to confirm registration for this class.