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INTERACTIVE MEDIA

In this virtual presentation and discussion with parents, you will learn about Interactive Media from Teacher Tami Blue, followed by a discussion of Visual Communication Design from Teacher Darrel Eschedor.

FEEDER COURSES

Introduction to Visual Technology

In IVT you can learn the basic art and design skills it takes to go into the field of Computer Graphics and Visual Communications. In this introductory class, you can create and print images that focus on each of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, all on a computer running state of the art software. Introduction to Visual Technology is a class designed for technically-minded students who wish to develop the skills needed in today’s visual driven world. Students also study art history and aesthetics to further develop their understanding and appreciation of visual media. 

Semester 1/2 Credit

2D Game Design

The 2D Game Design course is designed to be an introduction to the rapidly expanding market of game creation. Students will learn to design and program games using GameSalad Development Environment. They will learn industry standard programming constructs while creating a wide variety of two-dimensional games. Students will learn input method handling, animation, collision detection, game physics and basic artificial intelligence. Creative problem solving will be key as students plan the logic for contests that will challenge audiences of different ages. Graphic design and storyboarding will be used in conjunction with GameSalad to create applications that can be deployed in both the Apple and Android markets while also publishing online using HTML. After successfully completing this course, students will have the knowledge to create custom games from their original idea to final testing. 

Semester 1/2 Credit

Today's Technology

This course is designed to improve students' proficiency in the use of digital technologies. Using communication and networking tools as well as social networks appropriately to access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create information. Through a hands-on approach this course enables students to actively explore web 2.0 applications. Areas of concentration may include digital citizenship, determining internet and research trustworthiness, presentation and collaboration tools, research, organization, and concept mapping tools, and other widgets in order to better complete academic, professional, and personal endeavors to successfully function in today’s technologically driven society.

Semester 1/2 Credit

PROGRAM COURSES

Honors levels of all courses are available.

Level I: Design Techniques

Students will learn techniques for transforming photographic images, through use of digital cameras, computers, and mobile devices. To accomplish this, they will learn software photo editing techniques including layering, color correction, masking, and special effects using current commercial and open source programs and applications. 

Level I: Web Design

Students will learn the dynamics of the Web environment while pursuing an in-depth study of both Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Web based protocols such as FTP, TCP/IP, and HTTP will be addressed. Students will create a website with tag text elements, special characters, lines, graphics, hypertext links, and graphical tables. 

Level II: Creating and Editing Digital Images

Students will learn to design, develop, and produce interactive media projects, web sites, and social media contexts. Students will demonstrate methods of creating professional quality media using commercial and open source software. 

Level II: Video and Sound

Students will create professional video and audio productions for distribution in traditional and new media channels. Students will plan, produce, edit, and launch media products. Students will develop scripts and storyboards, compose shots and operate cameras, capture sounds using microphone hardware, apply special effect techniques, and edit to achieve the final product. Students will be able to use animation and graphic design for video.