Multimedia

Grade Level:  9

Semester Credit: 1

Course Length: 1 Semester

Prerequisite: None

Credit type: CTE 

This entry level course is for training in the visual communication portion of all media businesses. Students learn about a career in the many kinds of media and graphic design and illustration jobs. Digital photography and working towards the intermediate level use of image editing and drawing programs are strongly focused upon in this class. This is helpful for any future photographer, videographer, animator or advertiser. Students will begin developing a high quality portfolio for college or design school.

Grade level:  10, 11, 12

Semester Credit:  1

Course Length:  2 Semesters 

Prerequisite: None

Credit type: CTE

This class starts with the history of photography and continues to aesthetics and the fundamentals of good photographic composition. Digital SLR camera operation is taught and cameras are provided for students to borrow throughout the Semester. Some advanced camera techniques are also covered. In addition, students will learn multiple digital editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop. This course has a test demonstration for graduation. 

Grade level: 10, 11, 12

Semester Credit: 1

Course Length: 2 Semesters

Prerequisite: NONE

Credit Type: CTE

This course explores the Audio and Video production industry and its post-secondary educational and career opportunities. Students will gain job-specific training for entry level employment in audio, video, television, and motion picture careers. Professional grade equipment and software will be used in the creation of student lead productions. Students will be involved in every aspect of several class and small group audio, video, and film style production projects with emphasis on TV studio broadcasting and news production projects

Grade level: 10, 11, 12

Semester  Credit:  1

Course Length:  2 Semesters

Prerequisite: Application process required

Credit type: CTE

Students will produce a yearbook, within a limited budget, that reflects all aspects of student life and activities during the school year. Students will handle all aspects of producing the yearbook including the layout design, copywriting, editing, photography, advertising, business procedures, record keeping, sales, and distribution.  All staff positions have specific responsibilities and will require extensive time spent in addition to class periods.  This will be a practical arts credit or elective credit.