Animation & Digital Media

This course description is coming soon. It will be ready for the Class of 2027 in the fall of 2026.

This course description is coming soon. It will be ready for the Class of 2027 in the fall of 2026.

Drawing I – 7085 

Course Scope:

This one-year course is designed to give students a strong foundation for drawing through the study of basic drawing techniques and the use of a variety of media and subject matter. Students will participate in exercises in art appreciation and critique to learn to personally consider and judge art. Problem solving, creativity and originality will be cultivated through planning, art making and reflection. The development and influence of drawing for communication and expression will be integrated into learning. Various styles and artists who have used drawing throughout history are introduced. The connection of drawing to other visual arts disciplines and to disciplines outside of the arts will be investigated. Instructional practices will incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation for all cultures and their important contribution to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.

Graphic Design I – 6583

Course Scope:

This one-year course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to create a variety of commercial art products. Students gain an understanding of the creative process, with an emphasis on the design principles, layout, and the creation and manipulation of graphics. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.

Graphic Design II – 6586 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Graphic Design with a C or better

Course Scope:

This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Graphics Design I. Students create projects simulating challenges found in the design industry such as corporate identity, publishing, advertising, and package design. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.

GRAPHIC DESIGN III – 6592 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Graphic Design II with a C or better

Course Scope: 

This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Graphics Design II. Students create projects simulating challenges found in the design industry. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.  *NOTE This course will be discontinued and is not available to the Class of 2027 or later.

Graphic Design Advanced Studies – 9647 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Graphic Design III with a C or better

Course Scope:

This one-year course provides students who have achieved all content standards in Graphic Design an advanced study through investigation and in-depth research. The student collaborates with the supervising teacher to design and implement the topic of study. Coursework may include various work-based learning experiences such as internships and job shadowing, involvement in a school-based enterprise, completion of a capstone project, and/or portfolio development. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

VIDEO PRODUCTION I – 6845

Course Scope:

This introductory year-long course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of video production. Areas of emphasis include elements of video production technology, script writing, video recording and editing, and publication of news and entertainment through video. Instructional practices incorporate the integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the Arts/Humanities/CTE credits required for high school graduation.

VIDEO PRODUCTION II – 6848 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Graphic Design with a C or better

Course Scope: 

This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Video Production I. Students increase skill with the elements of video production technology. Emphasis is on script writing, video recording and editing, and publication of news and entertainment through video. Instructional practices incorporate the integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. 

Description coming soon.