Audio-Visual Technology & Communications

Digital Art and Design 1                612000CW

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 

This is an introductory class to the world of design. This class will apply a student’s creativity in the production of projects/assignments for the design industry. Students will design logos, brochures, tee shirts, buttons, notepads, vinyl decals, business cards, promotional products, digital photography, posters, and/or advertisements with a focus on design principles. The subject matter will be taught by a hands-on approach. Students will have access to their own Mac computer workstation to prepare their art for output. Software will include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Digital Art and Design 2   612100CW

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Digital Art and Design 1 or Graphic Communication 1

This second level class on the world of design will take students a step further. Students will begin producing some products for the school. This class will apply a student’s creativity to produce projects/assignments for the design industry. Students will design logos, brochures, tee shirts, buttons, embroidery, vinyl decals, business cards, promotional products, digital photography, posters, and advertisements with a focus on design principles. Students will have the use of a Mac/PC workstation to prepare their art for output. Software will include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Design Shop, and Flexi. 

Digital Art and Design 3 (CP or Dual Credit)             612200CW / 955600EW & 753500EW

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Digital Art and Design 2 

Level Three is a Dual Credit course offered through partnerships with Winthrop University and York Technical College and will give students the opportunity to earn three hours of college credit.  Students will be required to pay Winthrop tuition for this course.  This class will apply a student’s creativity to produce projects/assignments for the design industry. Students will design logos, brochures, tee shirts, buttons, embroidery, vinyl decals, business cards, promotional products, digital photography, posters, and advertisements with a focus on design principles. In this class students will produce products for the school and prepare for an internship in the design industry. During this class students will be expected to participate in two half day job shadowing experiences.  Students will have the use of a student Mac/PC workstation to prepare their art for output.  Software will include Adobe Illustrator (6 weeks), Photoshop (6 weeks), and InDesign (6 weeks).

Digital Art and Design 4 Honors               612300HW

Grades: 12

Prerequisite: Digital Art and Design 3

The final level of Digital Art & Design, students will continue to build skills with a mentor in a professional setting. Students will be required to do an internship 4th Block off campus to apply the skills learned in previous levels of Digital Art and Design. At the end of the semester, the students will be required to attend and present at the DA&D Senior show. Students will provide their own transportation to the internship site where possible. Alternative options for students without transportation will be determined on an individual basis.

Digital Art and Design 4 CP                           612300CW
Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Digital Art and Design 3
The final level of Digital Art & Design class, students will continue to build their skills. Students will be required to do an internship or work-based learning experience on campus to apply the skills learned in Digital Art and Design. Students will be expected to design and create product for the school or district (for example: banners, signage, logos, promotional products, advertisements, posters, and etc.). Upon completion, students will have the skills to enter the workplace or continue further education at the university level.

Graphic Communication 1, 2, 3, 4 - CP   620000CW, 620100CW

Grades: 10, 11, 12             620200CW, 620300CW

Prerequisite: None for Graphics 1; Graphics 2, 3, 4 are sequential

This is an introduction to the world of printing. Students will learn the terminology used in the printing industry and gain a hands-on experience in prepress, printing and finishing equipment used in the printing industry. Students will have the opportunity to gain a hands-on experience in three of the major printing processes used in the industry: screen printing, offset lithography and flexography. Topics include design, typography, color, prepress software, computer operations, printing equipment operations, finishing operations, ink and substrates used in industry and working in a service-oriented industry.

Media Technology (TV) 1, 2, 3 - CP   612400CW, 612500CW, 612600CW

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

These courses include the basic production techniques needed for creating a content across various platforms, including film, television, and social media. Through practical studio experience, students will explore camera techniques, sound engineering, lighting, writing, and editing as well as proper handling and use of equipment. These courses are also designed to give students the opportunity for hands-on experience both in front of and behind the camera and all aspects of a production environment.  In the advanced courses, students will work together to cooperatively write, produce and present content for the student body and community as well as understand and develop marketing strategies to promote events and activities across all media platforms.     

Media Technology (TV) 4 – (Honors or Dual Credit)               612705HW / 757400EW & 757500EW                     

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Media Technology 1, 2, 3

This capstone course is designed to provide students an introduction to the executive producer level of live television, filmmaking and videography including development, pre-production, production and post-production. The course covers higher level critical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis in digital production, managing a production team, delegating staff responsibilities, directing, post production and product marketing as well as creating a digital portfolio for college submission. Student will write, produce, direct, shoot and edit their own packages, oversee underclassmen packages and will be required to work with at least one outside client to produce a commercial, PSA or other video project (ex. Fort Mill School District Golf Tournament Video, Dancing with the Stars Promo Video, New District Elementary School line informational video) to client specifications and within client timeline. These works will be screened in a public venue.