Arts & Technology Academy
Courses:
- 9th Grade - Graphic Design
Graphic Design is a yearlong introduction to using computers as an art-making tool designed for students at the beginning level. The course will help students learn how to compose designs by applying the basic elements of art and the principles of design. It will also provide students with opportunities to extend their knowledge and skills in the field of graphic design and in the use of industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Students will become familiar with the history of design, vocabulary, software, methods, and processes. Visual problem solving skills are explored through the use of the computer as the main tool for creative expression and communication through portfolio creation and peer critique. By the end of the course, students will have a basic understanding of the skills required to obtain an entry level position in the graphic
design field. - 10th Grade - Digital Photography
Digital Photography is a yearlong introduction to the digital camera as an art-making tool designed for students at the beginning level. The course will help students learn how to compose photographs by applying the basic elements of art and the principles of design. It will also provide students with opportunities to extend their knowledge and skills in the field of photography and in the use of industry standard software such as Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop. Students will become familiar with photographic history, vocabulary, equipment, methods, and processes. Visual problem solving skills are explored through the use of the computer as the main tool for creative expression and communication through portfolio creation and peer critique. By the end of the course, students will have a basic understanding of the skills required to obtain an entry level position in the photography field. - 11th Grade - Video Production
Video Production is a yearlong introduction to the computer-based video industry designed for students at the beginning level. The course will introduce students to basic film & video production techniques by creating projects using the “three stage production” model (pre-production, production, and post-production). Students will learn to storyboard, script, shoot, and edit narrative films and video shorts. Lighting and audio for video techniques will also be learned. Students will work collaboratively in production groups, as well as on individual projects. Visual problem solving skills are explored through the use of the camera and computer as the main tools for creative expression and communication through portfolio creation and peer critique. By the end of the course, students will have a basic understanding of the skills required to obtain an entry level position in the video production field. - 12th Grade - Digital Media
Digital Media is a yearlong introduction to the computer-based media industry designed for students at the beginning level. The course will introduce students to digital media in design and communication. Using the basic elements of art and principles of design, students create and combine images, text, photography, video, animation, and web design to produce digital media projects designed to inform, educate, or entertain. Visual problem solving skills are explored through the use of the computer as the main tool for creative expression and communication through portfolio creation and peer critique. By the end of the course, students will have a basic understanding of the skills required to obtain an entry level position in the visual communication field.
Key Information:
- The Arts & Technology Pathway is a collection of classes that incorporate project-based learning in a collaborative environment.
- Students will learn about the elements of art and principles of design to compose well-thought-out works as they complete numerous projects throughout each school year.
- Students will also become familiar with the vocabulary, history, equipment, methods, and processes used in each field.
- Classes utilize industry-standard cameras, audio and lighting equipment, and Adobe software programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro.
- Each student will create an online portfolio to showcase their work.
- Examples of projects include creating composite images, product advertisements, event posters, landscape and architecture photography, photo essays, portraits, and lighting, editing video footage, interviews, short films,
commercials, digital media campaigns, and student reels. - All classes are A-G approved and teach college and career skills.