Digital Design

Foundations of Creative Media is an introductory course designed to inform students about careers in creative media, including digital design and digital film production. This Level 1 course serves as the foundation course for both the Digital Design and Film & Media Production programs of study. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to explain what comprises the creative media industry sector, explain principles of digital design and its influences, demonstrate basic knowledge of digital camera and video equipment, and create a digital photo collection using design and equipment knowledge. A student will also be able to describe various occupations and outline the steps necessary to advance in specific careers. As part of a student's program of study progression, the student will create a digital program of study portfolio, providing evidence of mastery of course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.  

1  Credit

Digital Design 1 is the second course in the Digital Design program of study designed to introduce students to the digital design process and the creation of basic design work and page layouts reflective of the process. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to explain artistic intent and influence, summarize ADA guidance, apply design software techniques, conceptualize and create photographs and illustrations of increasing complexity, and produce basic single and multipage layouts. As part of a student's program of study progression, the student will create a digital program of study portfolio, providing evidence of mastery of course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.

1  Credit

Digital Design 2 is the third course in the Digital Design program of study designed to prepare students for advanced design work in the field of digital design. Students will utilize various design software (development and editing) programs and camera/lighting equipment in varying degrees of complexity to create web and 3-dimensional works. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to create a basic web page layout, conceive and create 3-dimensional models, develop an animation storyboard and apply the principles of animation in the creation of 3-dimensional animation, and produce a digital artwork collection to showcase. As part of a student's program of study progression, the student will maintain a digital program of study portfolio, providing evidence of mastery of course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.

1  Credit

Entrepreneurship 1 is the second course in the Entrepreneurship program of study designed to inform students about careers related to starting and running a business. Students prepare for the business world by examining basic principles in management, finance, and marketing as they apply to entrepreneurship. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to describe the foundations of small business operations and how entrepreneurship intertwines to create the fabric of the labor market. As part of a student's program of study progression, the student will maintain a digital program of study portfolio, providing evidence of mastery of course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.

1  Credit

Digital Design: WBL is the capstone course in the Digital Design program of study. It is intended to provide a work-based learning experience for students to develop further understanding of professional issues, utilize employability skills, and demonstrate mastery of academic and technical skills learned throughout this program of study. The work-based learning experience provides opportunities to apply and practice the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and gives students hands-on practical experiences related to professions in the digital design industry. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to discern multiple pathways to a career in digital design, necessary steps toward applying for a postsecondary program, necessary steps toward applying for a job, and reflect on program goals and aspirations. Instruction will be delivered through the classroom environment in conjunction with a work-based learning placement, such as an internship. The student will finalize a digital course portfolio providing evidence of mastery of the program standards and readiness for postsecondary and the workforce.

1  Credit Repeatable