Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications
Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop a technical understanding of the industry with a focus…
Careers in fashion span all aspects of the textile and apparel industries. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of the business aspects of fashion, with emphasis…
Building upon the concepts taught in Animation II and its corequisite Animation II Lab, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an increasing understanding of the industry with a focus on applying pre-production, production,…
This course will introduce students to the entrepreneurial mindset and the basic skills necessary to become an entrepreneur. The primary focus is identifying business opportunities using Design Thinking, creating a business plan using Lean Start-Up, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business. In addition, students may get opportunities throughout the year to…
This capstone course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in an arrangement appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students will demonstrate proper job search procedures, interview techniques, professional dress and appearance, interpersonal skills, and technical skills in their practicum placement locations. Students who wish to…
Students will develop an advanced understanding of the fashion industry, possible careers and entrepreneurship opportunities, leadership skills, and technology in the fashion, textile, and apparel field. The students will produce quality fashion products, demonstrate techniques used in personal fashion image analysis, and will create a portfolio of fashion designs.
Students will apply academic knowledge and skills in the creation of animation projects through storyboarding, modeling, editing, and scene development. They will apply ethical decision making regarding the laws of using technology in animation, including client confidentiality and providing proper credit. They will develop their technical skills, recognize the principles and elements of design, and…
Students will explore visual storytelling by creating digital media projects using industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro. Through hands-on design challenges, they will apply key concepts like color theory, typography, and layout while building skills in photo editing, vector graphics, and video production. As a recommended entry point for the Arts,…
Students will understand the evolution and current trends of modern video broadcast production techniques in fields such as television, film and multimedia production. Students will apply legal and ethical decision-making skills and develop a basic understanding of the audio and video production process. They will describe and practice various videography techniques such as framing, composition,…
Students will develop an understanding of the commercial photography industry and career opportunities with a focus on creating quality photographs. They will analyze and apply the elements and principles of art to photographs; demonstrate knowledge of different types of cameras and lenses; practice photographic composition and layout; identify the characteristics of different types of photographic…