IMPORTANT!!!

The Principles, Concentrator A, and Concentrator B courses are all required to meet the CTE graduation pathway requirement.

7140

Principles of Digital Design introduces students to fundamental design theory. Investigations into design theory and color dynamics will provide experiences in applying design theory, ideas and creative problem solving, critical peer evaluation, and presentation skills. Students will have the opportunity to apply the design theory through an understanding of basic photographic theory and technique. Topics will include image capture, processing, various output methods, and light.

• Required Prerequisites: none                                                                                     

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

7141

Digital Design Graphics - Gone Boarding combines the skills of the Digital Design Pathway (computer graphics and page layout software) with product-making. Products that are designed and built include: snowboards, skateboards/longboards, stand up paddle boards, surfboards, wake surfboards, and more. Students apply their graphics to the boards and other products in a variety of ways and students help design their learning experience in the second semester. 

Generous sponsors and partners give opportunities to learn from professionals and attend field trips where students experience using their products. Gone Boarding students give back through community service each quarter and we continue to engage with our local landscape and resources.

• Required Prerequisites:  Principles of Digital Design

• This course can also be taken as a non-pathway, non-dual credit elective option if Principles of Industry 4.0 - Smart Manufacturing has been completed.

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

5550: Graphic Design and Layout teaches design process and the proper and creative use of type as a means to develop effective communications for global, corporate and social application. Students will create samples for a portfolio, which may include elements or comprehensive projects in logo, stationery, posters, newspaper, magazine, billboard, and interface design.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Digital Design; Digital Design Graphics

• Recommended Prerequisites: Computer Illustration and Graphics

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

7246: The Digital Design Capstone course provides students the opportunity to dive deeper into advanced concepts of Visual Communication including user experience/user interface design, video production editing, animation and/or web design. Depending on the length of the course, students may focus their efforts on one area or explore multiple aspects.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Digital Design; Digital Design Graphics; Graphic Design and Layout

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas