Media Arts (9, 10, 11, 12)
Pre-requisite: None
Course Description: This course may be used to satisfy the Art requirement for graduation. Media Arts is an en- try level course in computer graphics. It is designed to help students develop knowledge and understanding of the es- thetic elements and principles of art in a setting that utilizes the computer as a creative tool. Students will be trained on the IMac Apple computers. The first half of the course is de- voted to still image digital work and the second half of the course will explore the creative aspects of digital video. This is a digital art class where students will be using the IMac Apple computer along with state-of-the-art software. Other materials may include traditional art supplies as well as digi- tal cameras, digital video cameras, scanners, and printers. Much of the art work produced in Media Arts will be suitable for portfolio review by colleges and/or potential employers.Homework: Outside of class assignments may be given; the majority of the project work will be done in class.
Summer Assignment: None
Assessments: Advertising Design is a project-based course, therefore assessments are authentic. Authentic as- sessment is achieved in the form of critique and portfolio de- velopment.