Course Descriptions

COMPUTER GRAPHICS & MULTIMEDIA DESIGN I                                                                     GRADES:  11 - 12       

1 YEAR

Prerequisite: None

This interactive multimedia course provides occupational preparation for careers in the digital design and multimedia world.  Students will master a wide variety of skill sets ranging from graphic design image editing, video and audio editing, motion graphics and visual effects, and 3d modeling and virtual reality.  This class will also touch on areas like UX design and mobile app development. They will learn to utilize complex equipment such as Wacom Intuos drawing tablets, 4k Video Cameras, DSLR cameras, GlideCam XR-Pro, and the HTC Vive.  Students will have direct access to a green screen/Virtual Reality studio built right in the classroom. Adobe CC Suite is available with heavy focus on Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. 3d Modeling software will be Autodesk 3ds Max.  This is a great opportunity for students to express themselves creatively with computers. Further, students will also develop professionalism while playing an active role in a student centered T-shirt printing company called Express Impress. They will participate in situations closely resembling actual on-the-job situations.  Through these experiences, students will gain insight into the work environment, thereby assisting in their own transition from school to the workplace.  

COMPUTER GRAPHICS & MULTIMEDIA DESIGN II                                                                         GRADE: 12

1 YEAR

Prerequisite: Computer Graphics & Multimedia Design I, with a C grade or better.

Students will apply and expand their knowledge and skills acquired in Computer Graphics & Multimedia Design I.  Students are afforded the opportunity to select a software area of interest, from Computer Graphics & Multimedia Design I, and focus intently on it.  Other programs such as Adobe XD, Adobe Animate, FL Studio, Unity, Blender, and Unreal Engine will be available for them as well. This class they will goal to create/update and add to a new/existing digital portfolio.Further, students will also develop professionalism while playing an active role in a student centered T-shirt printing company called Express Impress. They will participate in situations closely resembling actual on-the-job situations.  Through these experiences, students will gain insight into the work environment, thereby assisting in their own transition from school to the workplace.