Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 2841 Digital Graphics and Animation, 1 credit 2871 Web Mastering I, 1 credit 2875 Web Mastering II, 1 credit 7385 Business Computer Programming (Gaming), 1 credit 7391 Business Image Management and Multimedia, 1 credit 7921 Communication Graphics, 1 credit 7922 Introduction to Media Technology, 1 credit 7923 Media Technology I, 2 credits 7924 Media Technology II, 2 credits 7991 Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology, 1 credit Digital Graphics and Animation 1 credit (state) GPA Level 2 Grade Level(s): 10-12 Prerequisites: None Notes: $20 Fee per Semester; Meets technology credit requirement per semester. Digital Graphics and Animation is a one-year course that provides a foundation in the fundamentals of design within the art and graphic profession. Based on industry standards, the course covers graphic software, image scanning, digital editing, computer design basics, commercial art fundamentals and creative problem solving. Students will develop the basic knowledge, concepts, technical skills, and vocabulary necessary for computer digital illustration. Students will prepare a portfolio of their work. back to top Web Mastering I 1 credit (state) GPA Level 2 Grade Level(s): 10-12 Prerequisites: None Notes: $10.00 Fee; Meets technology credit requirement. This one year course includes a study of the impact of the World Wide Web on society, elements of web design, and website creation and management. Students will develop web content pages and sites primarily in HTML and become familiar with professional level web authoring software. The students will explore graphics creation, animation layout design, organization and site management, and publishing issues. The World Wide Web (WWW) is the fastest growing part of the Internet. The popularity of the WWW is due largely to the ease with which users can not only access and navigate the web, but also create pages of information to share with others. This course focuses on the ability to write code and to learn publishing skills by serving information on a web server. Ultimately, students, within an ethical framework, will gain the tools to become webmasters for the class, school, district or beyond and thus participate in a global community of learners and collaborators. back to top Web Mastering II 1 credit (state) GPA Level 2 Grade Level(s): 11-12 Prerequisites: Web Mastering I with a course grade of 90 or Notes: $10 Fee; Meets technology credit requirement better or demonstration of HTML mastery via a website project. This one-year course is a continuation of Web Mastering. Through independent projects, students will develop professional web sites incorporating advanced design and layout. Students will use JavaScript, Flash animation, CGI, Stylesheets, and DHTML to develop complex web pages. Students will create web pages to insert, delete, and sort database applications. Other requirements include: • Students will develop a project that adds to the school’s Web Mastering “knowledge base” via an on-line tutorial. • Collaborate with either outside companies or service organizations in developing professional on-line solutions. • Develop outside/independent projects incorporating advanced techniques. back to top Business Computer Programming 1 credit (state) GPA Level 2 Grade Level(s): 11-12 Prerequisite(s): Digital Graphics or Web Mastering, Geometry Notes: $10.00 Fee; Meets the Technology Applications requirement for all high school graduation plans. Students will apply technical skills to address the emerging game industry. Students will develop a foundation in a game programming language and study the technical, economical, financial, international, social, and ethical aspects of the gaming industry and the aspects to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students will learn various standard programming languages used in game development and virtually reality simulators. back to top Business Image Management and Multimedia 1 credit (state) GPA Level 2 Grade Level(s): 10-12 Prerequisite(s): None Notes: $20.00 Fee; Meets the Technology Applications requirement for all high school graduation plans. In this course, students will integrate text, graphics, sound, video and animation into documents such as brochures, newsletters, Web pages, presentations, etc. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of software packages and multimedia hardware. back to top Communication Graphics 1 credit (state) GPA Level 2 Grade Level(s): 9 -12 Prerequisite(s): None Notes: $20.00 Fee; Meets the Technology Applications requirement for all high school graduation plans. This course is a technical course designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills related to contemporary resources, processes, and impacts of graphic communications technology. Activities may include graphic design, digital computer image composition, continuous tone and process photography, pre-press production, image transfer, and finishing experiences. back to top Introduction to Media Technology 1 credit (state) GPA Level 2 Grade Level(s): 10-12 Prerequisite(s): None Intro to Media Technology introduces the student to all phases of the television field and studio production including concept development, scripting, preproduction, camera work, editing, sound mixing, and postproduction. Emphasis will be on the various technologies associated with video production. Students will be provided with an overview of the media industry and will learn the basic create, edit, and render skills needed to design and produce multimedia presentations that use video and audio resources. back to top Media Technology I 7923 Media Technology I, 2 credits (state) GPA Level 2 Grade Level(s): 11-12 Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Media Technology or Broadcast Journalism I Notes: This course will satisfy PE graduation requirements. This course is an continuation of Intro to Media Technology and is designed to provide job-specific training and certification preparation for entry-level employment in movie, video, audio, radio and television production careers. Instruction includes operation of different types of cameras, mastery of audio techniques, electronic editing, creation of television graphics, lighting, script writing, direction, production, special effects, signal control and monitoring equipment, and set design. Editing will be performed in industry standard editing platform – Final Cut Pro. Students in Media Technology I will participate in the production of a campus broadcast. Students in Media Tech II will have the opportunity to be certified editors while still in high school. back to top Media Technology II 7924 Media Technology II, 2 credits (state) GPA Level 2 Grade Level(s): 11-12 Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Media Technology or Broadcast Journalism I Notes: This course will satisfy PE graduation requirements. This course is an continuation of Intro to Media Technology and is designed to provide job-specific training and certification preparation for entry-level employment in movie, video, audio, radio and television production careers. Instruction includes operation of different types of cameras, mastery of audio techniques, electronic editing, creation of television graphics, lighting, script writing, direction, production, special effects, signal control and monitoring equipment, and set design. Editing will be performed in industry standard editing platform – Final Cut Pro. Students in Media Technology I will participate in the production of a campus broadcast. Students in Media Tech II will have the opportunity to be certified editors while still in high school. back to top Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology 1 credit (state) GPA Level 2 Grade Level(s): 10-12 Prerequisite(s): Communication Graphics Notes: $10.00 Fee; Meets Technology Applications credit requirement This course develops advanced knowledge and skills in the use of computers for multimedia presentations and digital animation. The course introduces students to 3-D modeling and rendering techniques and resources. This hands-on course may include activities to create, edit, and render characters, vehicles, scenes or objects, and to design and produce multimedia presentations. back to top