Technology & Creative Design

What students need to know:  

• In this course, you’ll be introduced to the principles of animation and be challenged to apply them creatively in a variety of animation styles.

• We will investigate digital painting techniques and utilize them to create traditional and rigged 2D animations.

• Topics related to 3D Imagery – including modelling, materials, rendering, and animation – will be explored as well.

What students need to know:

• Lights! Camera! Action!  Students will learn skills related to cinematography and short-film production in Communications Media! 

• Gain hands-on experience in various aspects of filmmaking, including camera operation, composition, editing software utilization, and sound production. 

• Communications Media is an excellent choice if you have an interest in learning what goes into making movies. 

What students need to know:

• In this course you will be introduced to technical drawings through the use of AutoCAD software. 

• You will learn how to create drawings of objects in multiple views and in 3D representations.  

• The units of study include Single View Drawings, Orthographic Projections, Pictorial Drawings, Dimensioning, and 3D Modeling. 

Open to students in grades 10,11 and 12 

What students need to know:

• This is a digitally based photography course that encourages creativity and self-expression.  

• Students learn technical aspects of the camera while following photographic composition guidelines. 

• Adobe Creative Suite software will be used to enhance the quality of artwork created.  

• Students will have access to cameras, computers, and studio lighting, but must obtain a personal SD card for photo storage. 

What students need to know:

• This is a survey course that exposes students to various PAA classes that are offered at Centennial.

• Units may include:  Photography, coding, robotics, graphic arts, communication media.

What students need to know:

 Open to students in grades  10,11 &12

• This course challenges students with 3D modelling using Fusion 360 software.

• Students learn how to replicate and produce their own 3D designs, assemblies, and working drawings.

• This course will be of interest to those who may pursue future study in related areas such as engineering, trades, technologies, or drafting. 

What students need to know:

• Step into the director's chair! This course is your gateway to exploring the realms of directing and producing roles, taking your filmmaking skills to new heights. 

• Immerse yourself in storytelling, creative vision, and leadership, as you carve your path towards cinematic masterpieces!

Open to students in grades 11 and 12

What students need to know:

• Graphics Arts 30 is intended for committed design students who work well independently in a creative class environment.  

• Students learn and demonstrate advanced techniques with design software, printmaking, photography, and digital arts.  

• Artistic vision and ability are enhanced in preparation for a possible career in the graphic design industry. 

What students need to know:

• This is an advanced studio class for passionate photographers.  

• Portfolio work focuses on technique and subject matter that is relevant in the professional field of photography. 

• Students are encouraged to find and develop an artistic vision that is uniquely their own. 

What students need to know:

• Through project-based learning, design thinking, and inquiry learning, students will explore the processes and skills needed to design and fabricate physical devices that they will control or automate. 

• focuses on the design, construction, operation, and use of autonomous and/or radio-controlled robotic devices, as well as the computer systems necessary for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing.