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COMPUTER GRAPHICS DESIGN I Year 5 credits GRADES 9-12

Students interested in blending traditional art & design with computer skills will learn methods to personalize
their own designs as well as to prepare for a career in art. Software programs taught will be the same as those
utilized in art colleges and by professional artists. Computer generated drawing techniques as well as
photographic image manipulation will be presented.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS DESIGN II Year 5 credits GRADES 10-12
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics Design I

This course will advance the art skills learned in Computer Art and Graphics I, manipulating scanned and
drawn images. Each student will have the opportunity to accomplish project objectives using a personal,
individual approach. 3-D graphics will also be included. This course will help prepare for a career in art and
design.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS DESIGN III Year 5 credits GRADES 11-12
Prerequisite: Graphics 1 & 2 with a grade of 85% or above or with Teacher Approval

Digital Graphics III is an advanced-level course designed for students who have successfully completed Digital
Graphics I and II. This course provides an in-depth exploration of complex design techniques, encouraging
students to develop their own style and aesthetic. Students will work with professional-level software, focusing
on advanced digital illustration, graphic design, multimedia, and potentially 3D or interactive media. Emphasis
will be placed on portfolio development, critique, and real-world project management. By the end of the course,
students will have a comprehensive design portfolio that demonstrates a mastery of graphic design principles
and a readiness for higher education or industry opportunities.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Year 5 credits GRADES 10-12

Digital Photography will serve as an introduction to the digital camera, digital film, digital darkroom and their
application to the production of a body of contemporary photographic work. This course is designed to
stimulate an interest in and further the understanding of the techniques and principles involved in photography.
This course is for students interested in hands-on photography using digital cameras, cell phone cameras and
computers. Students will have an introduction to elements of art and principles of design and how to apply
these concepts to photography. This course will familiarize the student with digital photographic equipment,
materials, and methods through theory and hands on practice. Topics will include camera and lens operation
as well as historical methods, file formatting, exposure, white balance, composition, lighting and image editing
using Adobe Photoshop. Students will have the opportunity to use digital editing software and understand the
importance of post processing in order to manipulate digital photographs to improve tonal range and contrast.
Students will be encouraged to utilize their cell phones as a way to store and capture images, but will also
have access in class to school cameras.

ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Year 5 credits GRADES 11-12
Prerequisite: Digital Photography grade of B or above.

This is an advanced course in Digital SLR photography. Students will explore technical, artistic, and
commercial aspects of photography. The course will cover camera techniques, studio strobe usage, advanced
digital camera operations and creative digital darkroom techniques with the use of Lightroom and Photoshop
software. Class time will enable students to work on independent and cooperative explorations. Students will
prepare a portfolio of work to exhibit at the completion of the course. They will also produce a website for their
photography work. Students will organize selected images into a final artistic creation in conjunction with a
reflective critique process in which the student is able to synthesize his/her conceptual idea, decision-making
and final output.

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