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tools and techniques used to make the cabinets. Through manufacturing of cabinetry, students will learn
to use advanced woodworking techniques and equipment to design and mass produce a product.

Course #
Course Name
Grade
Credits
840 Graphic Arts 1 9-12 5

Interested in Graphic Design and Digital Imaging? This hands-on course will allow students to learn the
fundamentals of graphic design technology and printing techniques, the history of the graphic design
industry, opportunities for careers within the industry. Students will create a variety of projects ranging
from creating digital wallpapers, photo manipulation/retouching, and logo design, using industry standard
software, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. The software and techniques taught are particularly popular with
graphic designers, web designers, digital artists and game artists. Professional level skills in this area will
be covered in an effort to provide students with the basis for creating a digital portfolio. (Formerly called
Digital Imaging & Communications 2)

Course #
Grade
Credits
Course Name
841 Graphic Arts 2 10-12 5

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Digital Imaging & Communications 1 or Graphic Arts I.
This course covers advanced concepts and processes of graphic design. Students explore the creative
process by combining bitmap, vector graphic, and page layout software, as well as traditional art and
design media, toward original design solutions. Projects involve advanced digital imaging and
typography, packaging and multi-page documents, pre-press and internet preparation. Emphasis is
placed on the relationship between individual creative and critical thinking skills and the designer’s role
within professional, cultural and historical contexts. (Formerly called Digital & Communications 2)

Course #
Credits
Grade
842 Multimedia Design 11-12 5
Course Name

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Digital Imaging & Communications or Graphic Arts 1 & 2.
As the third second course in Graphics Communication and Graphics Design Pathways, this course
builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Graphic Design I & II and focuses on procedures commonly
used in the graphic communication and design industries. Students will gain more experience in creative
problem solving and the practical implementation of those solutions across multiple areas of graphic
design and graphic communications.

Course #
Course Name
843 Animation 10-12 5
Grade
Credits

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Digital Imaging & Communications 1 or Graphic Arts 1.
This course is designed to give students exposure to a wide range of animation techniques. Students will
use industry standard animation and interactivity tools- Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Adobe
Premiere & Adobe After Effects- to get a foothold into the exciting multimedia world. During this course,
students will explore to the history and evolution of early animation. Emphasis will be on the processes
involved in creation of animation stressing teamwork, storyboarding, creating character, stage design
and sound design. The class will consist of demonstrations, viewing of related works, hands-on
experimentation, and critique. Projects will further student’s exploration of animation approaches and
techniques.

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