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ARTS , AUDIO / TECHNOLOGY CAREERS
Art Technology I [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] [ Satisfies the arts graduation requirement ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Work with Photoshop and Illustrator to create graphic design projects
• Apply the elements and principles of design to projects
• Learn historical overview , industry used computer accessories , common applications , basic design principles , layout and advertising concepts , typographical creativity , and common tools .
• Explore industry related career and college options
• Give students necessary skills to create and design graphics for a variety of different projects .
Instructional Focus : Lab work , skill tutorials ; best practices with current software and equipment Co-curricular Connection : SkillsUSA
Art Technology II [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] [ Satisfies the arts graduation requirement ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Art Technology I and / or teacher recommendation Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Work with Photoshop , Illustrator , InDesign and Dragon Frame to create Graphic Design Projects , 3-D Package Designs , and Stop Motion Animation
• Apply the elements and principles of design to projects
• The student will be exposed to Adobe Creative Suite and software currently being used in the industry and through lectures and projects will explore the role of the interactive designer in the production of different types of multimedia .
• Explore industry related career and college options
Instructional Focus : Lab work , skill tutorials , textbook activities ; best practices with current software and equipment ; interactive / multimedia focus Co-curricular Connection : SkillsUSA
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CAPS Creative Design I [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Career Readiness Skills
• Industry exposure
• Design Methods
• Theory
• Creative Problem Solving Projects , Activities , etc .: Real world problem based projects Instructional Focus : Profession Based / Experiential Learning
CAPS Creative Design II [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : CAPS Creative Design I Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Career Readiness Skills
• Industry exposure
• Design Methods
• Theory
• Creative Problem Solving Projects , Activities , etc .: Real world problem based projects Instructional Focus : Profession Based / Experiential Learning Music / Media Technology I [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credits Major Outcomes :
• Exploration of music / audio technology careers
• Hands-on experience with a variety of equipment and software for electronic music production including : LOGIC Pro , QuickTime Pro , MIDI keyboards , microphones , Mixing Board , lighting equipment , video cameras and more .
Projects , Activities , etc .: Audio recording , basic piano technique , songwriting ( beats ), live performance , animation SFX production . Instructional Focus : Hands-on and lab activities
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Music / Media Technology II - Multimedia [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Music / Media Technology I Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• DSLR Camera Operation
• iMovie and Adobe Premiere Video Production Software
• Dragonframe Stop Motion Software
• Camera angle and shot types
• Video Editing Audio for Video Projects , Activities , etc .: Video Storytelling , Silent Film , Short Film , Stop Motion and Music Video Instructional Focus : Hands-on and lab activities
Music / Media Technology II - Recording and Production [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Music / Media Technology I Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Advanced Beat Making
• Music Theory
• Live Performance
• Sound Design and Post Production
• Continued study of copyright law & career exploration
Projects , Activities , etc .: A completed multi-media production Instructional Focus : Hands-on and lab activities
BUSINESS , MANAGEMENT , AND ADMINISTRATION
CAPS Business Administration I [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Profession based learning
• Industry exposure
• Empowered to be independent learners
• Self-discovery and critical thinking skills . Projects , Activities , etc .: Real world problem based projects Instructional Focus : Profession Based / Experiential Learning
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