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STEAM

Digital Videography I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Course work will focus on the basics of Videography composition, camera positioning, and editing as it applies to the Videography field in both freelance and industry.
• Introduction to Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, and I-Movie [ or similar ] will be integrated with apps available for mobile devices including, but not limited to: I-Movie, Viddy, Directr, etc. for editing of videos.
• Images will be taken with, and technical training will be provided for; DSLR Hybrids, Video Cameras [ both mobile and studio ], Go Pros, Smartphones, and tablets.
Instructional Activities: Shooting videos in various settings on campus, in and out of the lab, and off campus either as a work assignment or field trip.
AP Photography [ AndHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: Digital Photography I and Digital Photography II, or teacher recommendation. Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes:
• Photography Composition: Focus of the creative side of an image. Work with unique canvas sizes, i. e., square, panoramic, circular, etc.
• Camera Technology: In-depth on the use of RAW photography. Best practice with mass storage devices.
• Site Selection: Preparing for a photoshoot [ both indoor and outdoor ]
• Lighting: Setup studio for photo shoot. Use of light meter to determine correct exposure for an outdoor photo shoot.
• Manipulative software: In-depth. Master the creative techniques photographers use to take an image from just o. k. to really amazing.
Projects, Activities, etc.: Create a Photographic Portfolio of 15-20 unique photographs utilizing various camera, lighting techniques, and software manipulation. Portfolio [ due early May ] will be eligible for submission to the College Board for credit. Instructional Focus: Closely aligned to the requirements of a post-secondary Introductory Digital Photography Course. Project based Portfolio. Work will receive a separate grade from the teacher in addition to a rating from the College Board.
CAD Il Engineering & Architecture [ Computer Aided Design ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: CAD I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Architectural:
• Elevation drawings
• Floor, plot, electrical and plumbing plans
Mechanical:
• Designing machine parts, tools, & equip.
• Multi – View drawings
• Set of working drawings that represent mechanical parts Instructional Focus: Computer / CAD software as it relates to architecture and architectural mathematics
CAD lll Engineering & Architecture [ Computer Aided Design ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: CAD II Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: Architectural:
• Architectural design
• Advanced CAD skills
Mechanical:
• Designing machine parts, tools, & equip.
• Revolutions, Rotations, and Perspectives Instructional Focus: Computer / CAD software Projects, Activities, etc.: Production of drawings for personal project; Drawings of mechanical parts and devices Instructional Focus: Computer / CAD software as it relates to engineering
AP Architectural Design: 3-D Design [ AndHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: CAD III or application and / or interview Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Two trimesters [ CAD III and AP Architectural Design: 3-D Design ] = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes:
• Exploration of Architecture at the college-level
• Completion of a comprehensive portfolio made up of Breadth, Concentration, and quality Sections that involve various media and subject matter created as 3-Dimensional works of Architectural Design.
• Portfolio [ exam ] submitted to College Board for review in May: desirable.
Projects, Activities, etc.: Architectural-based portfolio of 10-12 pieces of Architectural Focused 3-D design Principles. Comparable to a College course in Architectural Design and Modeling. Instructional Focus: Individualized Projects. Students are expected to be able to work independently as an adult member of the class. Course work will receive a separate grade from the teacher in addition to a rating from the College Board.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ARTS
Fabric, Apparel, and Design Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Explore all of the careers available in the fabric, apparel and design pathway
• Exposure to a variety of equipment, tools, and supplies for fashion, textiles and apparel construction, alteration and repair
• Clothing construction and design Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands on experience in construction, pattern selection and design, alter and sustain textile and apparel products Instructional Focus: Business and industry standards, students will be exposed to the latest technology and research taking place in the apparel and design pathway
AC Fashion Merchandising Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Explore the fashion industries as they relate to design and promotion
• Become aware of the many career opportunities that exist in fashion merchandising
• Rights and laws regarding the fashion and cosmetic imports and exports along with ethical issues
Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, Visual Merchandising presentation and display, Hands-on design, Field experience Instructional Focus: Project based activities, computer applications and guest speakers
Interior Design and Housing Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Elements, principles of art and design related to housing
• Scale drawings and wall elevations
• Selection and arrangement of furniture
• Accessories Projects, Activities, etc.: Create a design board for various rooms Instructional Focus: Designing functional and attractive living spaces for individual and / or professional use
Culinary Arts I Prerequisite / Selection Process: Food Preparation Fundamentals Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Meal planning and preparation
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