Visual Arts
A/V Production, Photography, Graphic Design & Animation
A/V Production, Photography, Graphic Design & Animation
Adobe Certification in Premiere Pro
Certification dependent on passing exam scores
24-25 Course Fees: $55/year
*Subject to change*
Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications (8th grade)
Digital Art & Animation (9th or 10th grade)
Year 1:
Audio Video Production I & Lab (Fall semester) (2 credits)
Audio Video Production II & Lab (Spring semester) (1 credit)
Year 2:
Practicum in Audio Video Production (Full year) (2 credits)
Audio & video recording and editing in Adobe Premiere Pro
Cinematic storytelling
Short film workflow
Live studio broadcasting
Live sports broadcasting (with paid job opportunities)
Client-based film production
"AV gives amazing insight and opportunities about a career in studio production and the teachers are amazing!"
-LaGrone Student
Adobe Certification in Photoshop
Certification dependent on passing exam scores
24-25 Course Fees:
Year 1: $50
Year 2: $35
*Subject to change*
Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications (8th grade)
Digital Art & Animation (9th or 10th grade)
Year 1:
Commercial Photography I & Lab (Fall semester) (1 credit)
Commercial Photography II & Lab (Spring semester) (2 credits)
Year 2:
Practicum in Commercial Photography (Full year) (2 credits)
Use a camera in manual mode
Lighting, posing, and styling
Advertising, marketing and branding
Image editing in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic
Portfolio & website development
Onsite workshops at local businesses
"Photography is a great class to take if you are really interested in learning about how to use a camera and working on your artistic style."
-LaGrone Student
"There's just more opportunities at LaGrone. I’ve never held a real camera until coming here. I’m deeply grateful to have been able to come here and meet a wonderful teacher. "
-LaGrone Student
"I was in this program in high school and now I’m a full time photographer for Fossil doing watch product photography! Such an amazing program that put me ahead of my peers in college."
-LaGrone Alumna
Adobe Certification in Photoshop
Adobe Certification in Illustrator
Certifications dependent on passing exam scores
24-25 Course Fees: $35/year
*Subject to change*
Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications (8th grade)
Digital Art & Animation (9th or 10th grade)
Year 1:
Graphic Design I & Lab (Fall semester) (1 credit)
Graphic Design II & Lab (Spring semester) (2 credits)
Year 2:
Practicum in Graphic Design (Full year) (2 credits)
Logo design & branding
Package design
Typography
Digital illustration
Raster & vector image creation using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
Touchscreen monitors & stylus work
"I love the chill and welcoming atmosphere. I can express myself freely and creatively!"
-LaGrone Student
"I can’t think of any other teacher who is as sweet and as passionate as Mrs. Golden. If you ask, she’ll gladly help."
-LaGrone Student
Adobe Photoshop
Certification dependent on passing exam scores
24-25 Course Fees: $25/year
*Subject to change*
Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications (8th grade)
Digital Art & Animation (9th or 10th grade)
Year 1:
Animation I & Lab (Fall semester) (2 credits)
Animation II & Lab (Spring semester) (2 credits)
Year 2:
Practicum in Animation (Full year) (2 credits)
Frame-by-frame animation
Tweening, rigging, lighting, perspective & coding
Character design & appeal
Scriptwriting & storyboarding
ActionScript and interactive media
"Animation is an amazing class that lets your imagination run wild. You have so much creative freedom and tools at your finger tips."
-LaGrone Student
"It's a fun class with a great and helpful teacher, and helps you learn beautiful and useful skills for the animation community."
-LaGrone Student
"I would say animation is a great class to take if you’re interested in cartoons, anime, or stop motion. It’s also a great skill to have in visual arts. You can make great friends in animation and I highly recommend it."
-LaGrone Student