Students will develop skills in Art Elements and Principles through art and design projects. Art & Design is a semester-long course based on the MN State Art Standards. Students will learn key concepts primarily through project-based work, but there will also be reading and writing assignments and quizzes to learn concepts and vocabulary.
Media Arts I
This hands-on semester course on Media Literacy and video storytelling.
Media Arts II
A honing of the production skills practiced in Media Arts 1, this semester course requires successful completion of Media Arts I or instructor approval, self motivation and a high interest in Media.
Film and Video
A class providing videography opportunities for both up and coming sophomores finished with Media Arts 1 & 2 as well as juniors and seniors wanting to focus on production rather than the theory and history that IB Film offers. This class primarily works on Anchor News and Yearbook.
IB Film
The ultimate film course offered at Southwest High School, a two year course blending production and theory.
Standard Level (SL) - Year 1
Open to juniors and seniors.
Higher Lever (HL) - Year 2
Open to seniors who have completed successfully I.B. Film Standard Level.