5 Credits, Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Digital Media & Photography I
This course will focus on digital communication tools and techniques used to solve real world problems in communication and information technology. Students will learn to manipulate digital images including illustrations, photographs, animation and web-based images to solve challenges. In a creative environment, with current tools, students will be provided the opportunity to develop visual presentations, 2D and 3D products and prototypes. This course is designed to provide each student with an opportunity to experience integrating a variety of media to obtain unique results. As a culminating project, these results will be documented in their professional design portfolio. Digital Media and Photographic Design II is a five credit elective course open to all students who have successfully completed Digital Media and Photographic Design I. Students should consider their personal interests and abilities in this subject area. The course constitutes an excellent career guidance experience due to the exploratory nature and variety of content. Occupational information is presented to help students decide whether or not to pursue additional study directed towards a related career, advanced studies, or simply to enhance vocational interests.