Arts, AV Tech, & Communications

• Grade(s): 9, 10, 11

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diploma

• Dual Credit Pending

Principles of Digital Design introduces students to fundamental design theory. Investigations into design theory and color dynamics will provide experiences in applying design theory, ideas and creative problem solving, critical peer evaluation, and presentation skills. Students will have the opportunity to apply the design theory through an understanding of basic photographic theory and technique. Topics will include image capture, processing, various output methods, and light.

• Grade(s): 11, 12

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Digital Design; Digital Design Graphics

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diploma

• Dual Credit Pending

Graphic Design and Layout teaches design process and the proper and creative use of type as a means to develop effective communications for global, corporate and social application. Students will create samples for a portfolio, which may include elements or comprehensive projects in logo, stationery, posters, newspaper, magazine, billboard, and interface design.

• Grade(s): 11, 12

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Digital Design; Digital Design Graphics

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

• Dual Credit Pending   

Interactive Media Design focuses on the tools, strategies, and techniques for interactive design and emerging technologies, like web and social media. Students will learn the basics of planning, shooting, editing and post-producing video and sound. Additionally, students will explore the process of integrating text, graphics, audio and video for effective communication of information.

• Grade(s): 12

• Required Prerequisites:   Principles of Digital Design; Digital Design Graphics; Graphic Design & Layout or Interactive Media

• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semester required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits max 

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Dual Credit Pending  

The Digital Design Capstone course provides students the opportunity to dive deeper into advanced concepts of Visual Communication including user experience/user interface design, video production editing, animation and/or web design. Depending on the length of the course, students may focus their efforts on one area or explore multiple aspects.