COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
GRAPHIC ARTS 1 Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 1 credit ( 5701 ) CCP
GRAPHIC ARTS 2 Grades 10 , 11 , 12 1 Credit ( 5702 ) CCP
GRAPHIC ARTS 3 Grades 11 , 12 1 Credit ( 5703 ) CCP
PHOTOGRAPHY Grades 10 , 11 , 12 . 5 Credit ( 5708 ) CCP
DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION Grades 10 , 11 , 12 1 Credit ( 5705 ) CCP
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Grades 11 , 12 1 Credit ( 5709 ) CCP
Prerequisite ( s ): None This course is designed to introduce students to the graphic arts and design industry . Students explore the design process and techniques of print and digital multimedia . Project-based assignments utilize elements and principles of art and design . Students will be able to apply the skills acquired in this course to careers in business , marketing , media production , and education .
Prerequisite ( s ): Graphic Arts 1 ( 5701 ) This course allows students to develop their graphic design skills and interests further . Advanced studies in typography , design and layout , as well as applications of graphic arts concepts will be explored . Students will explore the client-designer relationship and collaborate on large-scale projects .
Prerequisite ( s ): Graphic Arts 1 and 2 ( 5701 and 5702 ) Graphic Arts 3 enables students to develop their interests and skills further . The course simulates a small graphic arts business environment where students are responsible for the completion of school-related publications and graphic products .
Prerequisite ( s ): None This course develops essential skills in digital photography , including lighting , exposure , composition , digital editing , print production and sharing . Students collaborate both in-studio and in-field to plan , expose , edit and present photographs .
Prerequisite : Graphic Arts 1 ( 5701 ) or Photography ( 5708 ) This course is designed to introduce students to all aspects of digital video and film . Students will develop skills in preproduction scripting and storyboarding , production recording footage , and post-production editing sequences . Students will have opportunities to make authentic real-world connections to camera techniques , lighting , audio and video editing skills through collaborative field , studio , and narrative projects . This course will prepare students for further education in all aspects of television , video and film production .
Prerequisite ( s ): Prior study in the area of intended independent study Research and development courses are designed to expand an area of individual interest beyond the basic course offering . Refer to the independent study section of this Program of Studies for specific details .
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