graphic design

Course Title: Photography CTE

Course Number: 6352 CTE-6353 CTE

Grade Level: 9-10

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: Year/10 credits

Meets UC/CSU A-G category: “F” Visual & Performing Art

Course Description:  This course is the prerequisite to the Graphic Arts (Yearbook) course in the Graphic Design Pathway.  It is an entry level lab-oriented course centered on the principles of photography including 35 mm camera operation, black and white film and print processing, photographic expression, and digital imagery (the use of computer software and hardware to scan, alter, print and present photographic images). The course includes a variety of hands-on projects focused on the course objectives and based on the state standards in fine arts. In addition to the projects, the course includes a survey of the history of photography and an overview of famous photographers, illustrating the impact of their work on national and world events.

Course Title: Graphic Arts (Yearbook)

Course Number: 6302-6303

Grade Level: 10-12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: Year/10 credits

Prerequisites: Photography CTE & Permission from Instructor

Meets UC/CSU A-G category: “F” Visual & Performing Art

Course Description:  The Graphic Arts class centers on the production of the school yearbook. Students meet to plan the book's theme and content, determine what the book will cost and plan the financial campaign. They then sell the books and advertising to help finance its production. The staff develops a production schedule and then works to maintain that production schedule by developing and printing pictures, writing stories and headlines and designing layouts under the deadline schedule. Students use the darkroom, PageMaker and Photoshop software programs in the production process.