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& electronic transmission of photographs to clients will be taught. Students will learn to use Adobe Photo Shop, as well as on-line services. They will not only explore present-day commercial photography using computers, but will take a look at where the field is going in the 21st century.
COURSE: Digital Imaging 2
CALABASAS ONLY
COURSE CODE: WRF2 PREREQUISITE:
COURSE: FILM APPRECIATION I
COURSE CODE: NFAS
PREREQUISITE: Signed parental permission form
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADES: 10, 11, 12 UC/CSU: Subject F
Students build on their Photoshop skills along with exploring different types of photography such as studio techniques, High Dynamic Range Photography, and working with RAW file formats. Students will also explore and do a study of a photographer of their choice as well as exploring different styles for a photographic portfolio. A field trip to Yosemite National Park is available to
those students that wish to attend.
This is a course in which the student will view and discuss films and documentaries to examine film history, genres, technical innovations, and the major contributors of the industry from the birth of film to the films of present day. Basic film terminology will be taught as well as the artistic, informational handouts pertaining to each film or documentary viewed. Students will be given the opportunity to explore their own creativity, gained knowledge, and philosophies through written and oral analyses and critiques, as well as written screenplays and filmed video projects.
COURSE: FILM APPRECIATION II YEAR COURSE: 10 credits COURSE CODE: NFA2 GRADES 11, 12
PREREQUISITE: C+ or better in Film Appreciation I or teacher approval and signed parental permission form UC/CSU: Subject F
Students will continue a more in-depth examination of film history, its cultural impact, various genres, technical innovations, and the major contributors of the industry through viewing & discussing worldwide films from the silent era to the present day. Handouts pertaining to each film will be read, discussed, and utilized for the student’s analyses, critiques, screenplays, and video projects.
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADES 11, 12
UC/CSU: Subject F
COURSE: FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION I
AGOUA ONLY
COURSE CODE: WRRX PREREQUISITE: None
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 UC/CSU: Subject F
This course is a study & introduction of basic film making arts & sciences, genres, and innovations. The class also encompasses film’s cultural significances as well as its historical roots. Students will learn to analyze film from a variety of artistic works. Firsthand knowledge of the art and business