Animation & Digital Media

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.

Course Fee: $20

Course Scope:

This one-year course is designed as an introduction to the field of illustration using digital tools. Students will build vocabulary, develop artistic and technology skills and learn to communicate through subject matter, symbols, and ideas. Students will examine and compare digital tools from a variety of applications in terms of its characteristics and purposes. Students will evaluate and discuss their artwork and the artwork of others and will recognize the career aspects of digital illustration. Through collaboration and production, connections will be made between visual art and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices will incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contribution to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. 

For more information please see the Course Catalog.

Course Scope:

This one-year is designed for students who have successfully completed Digital Illustration I and will include an in-depth study of techniques and skills using digital media. Students will expand applicable vocabulary and further develop artistic and technology skills. Students will continue to explore historical and cultural variations of digital art and the contributions of a diverse population. Students will practice presentation skills as effective communication. Emphasis will be placed on business ethics and professionalism, with digital illustration as a career possibility. Through collaboration and production, connections will be made between visual art and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices will incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of 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 either one elective credit or one Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for high school graduation. 

For more information please see the Course Catalog.

Course Scope:

This one-year complementary course is designed for students who have successfully completed an Arts, Audio/Visual (A/V) Technology, and Communications or Information Technology pathway. This course provides students with in-depth study and skill development in the application of the 3D animation production process and motion techniques. 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. 

For more information please see the Course Catalog.