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Digital Photography II

0.5 Credit • Grades 9 , 10 , 11 & 12 Prerequisites : Digital Photography I

This course builds upon techniques covered in Digital Photography I , while allowing students access to a greater variety of cameras and lenses . Students will also consider historical components of photography , exploring its influence on their own composition . In addition , emphasis will be placed on advanced , detailed post-production software techniques and skills .

MEDIA ARTS

3D Art & Animation

0.5 Credit • Grades 9 , 10 , 11 & 12

This one-semester course is an introduction to the world of computer graphics and animation . It will cover the basic foundation of skills and knowledge needed to design computer games and short , animated movies .

Digital Design *

1 Credit • Grades 9 , 10 , 11 & 12

Students will be introduced to the basic principles of graphic design and layout while learning how to create using color , shape , line , photography , illustration , and typography . They will have the opportunity to use industry-standard software and technology while producing professional-quality layouts and designs for TA and the broader community , allowing them to build a portfolio for college or the world of work if so desired . Examples of projects students create include : Logos , T-shirt art , event posters , event programs , illustrations , brochures , etc .

Digital Photography I

0.5 Credit • Grades 9 , 10 , 11 & 12

This course will address artistic composition and editing techniques of digital photography . Topics will include the proper framing of objects and scenes , determining aperture adjustment , focus , lighting , and other key skills . Students will learn industry-standard language , equipment , and techniques , including Adobe Photoshop , and Lightroom .

Movie Making I

0.5 Credit • Grades 9 , 10 , 11 & 12

Screenwriting , acting , cinematography , sound design , editing , and the ability to collaborate with a team drive the success of any movie project . Students will become independent filmmakers for a semester , telling their stories on the screen . They will write , act , and create original movies in this workshop-style course .

Movie Making II

0.5 Credit • Grade 10 , 11 & 12 Prerequisite : Movie Making I

This course will provide students the opportunity to develop amateur productions into professional work . Lessons will focus on dramatic lighting , sound engineering , and color correction ; they will touch on motion graphic special effects as well . Group work and on-the-fly problem solving will prepare students for a future in filmmaking or other artistic work . Students interested in acting , directing , editing or a combination of all will find a creative outlet in this course , while creating high quality productions .

Web Design

0.5 Credit • Grades 9 , 10 , 11 & 12

This course is designed to introduce students to web design and scripting . Students will learn the basics of HTML5 ( Hypertext Markup Language ) and CSS ( Cascading Style Sheets ). Participants will create their own , non-published website by the end of the semester .

Yearbook Publication

1 Credit • Grades 11 & 12

Prerequisite : Prior coursework in computer design / photography is recommended but not required .

Students will use a variety of publication skills , including page design , computer layout , thoughtful collaboration with peers , written and photojournalism , editing , and handling the business aspects of publishing a yearbook .

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