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Sculpture 1 – 281210 Graphic Design 3 - 285515
10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12 10 credits Grade(s) 10-12
1 Year Course 1 Year Course
UC Requirement f UC Requirement f
CSU Requirement VAPA CSU Requirement VAPA
School Site(s) BCHS, MHS School Site(s) BCHS, LHS Gr. (11-12),
Description: This course is an introduction to design MHS
and sculptural techniques to create three-dimensional Description: This course is an advanced level computer
art forms. Students explore a variety of 3-D art forms art and design class. Students build on what was
and use numerous materials to create finished artwork. learned in Beginning Graphic Design 1 and extend their
Art history is incorporated as a point of influence for knowledge of color theory, composition, typography and
the students work. Adherence to safety procedures is a computer painting and drawing techniques. Projects
requirement due to equipment, materials, and freedom include posters, package designs, logos, ads and
necessary in the classroom. This course may not be brochures which may have direct job applications. Web
repeated for credit. design and animation may be included.
Recommended pathway: Approval of instructor or Instructor approval recommended or “C” or better. See
introduction to Art. CTE for more graphic design courses.

Photography 1 – 280510 Broadcasting-Multimedia: Communication Arts – 286110
10 Credits Grade(s) 10-12 10 Credits Grade(s) 9-11
1 Year Course 1 Year Course
UC Requirement f UC Requirement f
CSU Requirement VAPA School Site(s) BCHS
School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, Description: Broadcasting-Multimedia: Communication
th
MHS (9 Gr.), THS Arts is an introductory level course that provides an
Description: This course concentrates on the production overview of communication as it relates to multimedia
of high-quality, black and white photography, with an concepts. This course is designed to provide students
emphasis on exhibition work. Film developing, with a basic understanding of multimedia elements as a
enlarging, darkroom procedures, camera usage, lighting medium of communication about topics and themes
techniques, and other technical information are relevant to the lives of students and their communities.
presented through lecture, demonstration, and student Students gain competency in production techniques,
activities. relying heavily upon learned problem-solving methods
and integrate learned theories into all original
Photography 3 – 280515 multimedia projects.
10 Credits Grade(s) 10-12
1 Year Course Broadcasting-Multimedia: Advanced Communication
UC Requirement f Arts – 286180
CSU Requirement VAPA 10 Credits Grade(s) 11-12
School Site(s) BCHS, LHS (Gr. 11-12), 1 Year Course
MHS, THS School Site(s) BCHS
Description: Students in Advanced Photography Description: Advanced Communication Arts is a
continue to explore and improve upon the techniques rigorous course that builds upon the foundation of
learned in Introduction to Photography. There is an knowledge gained in introductory journalism, computer,
increased opportunity to pursue special projects and and graphic design courses and expands upon those
alternative processes, including both silver-based concepts. This course is designed to provide students
photography and digital imaging. This course may be with a clear understanding of the use of advanced
repeated for additional credit. multimedia elements to produce a journalistically
sound, well-written news show that possesses strong
Recommended pathway: Successful completion elements of integrity, dignity, and creativity.
of Introduction to Photography.
Choir 1 – 230400
Graphic Design 1 - 285510 10-15 Credits Grade(s) 9-12
10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12 1 Year Course
1 Year Course UC Requirement
UC Requirement f CSU Requirement VAPA
CSU Requirement VAPA School Site(s) BCHS, MHS, LHS, THS
School Site(s) BCHS, LHS (10-12 Gr. Description: Members of this chorus perform beginning
Only), MHS, THS level literature from various selected eras of musical
Description: This course is a beginning level computer histories. In addition to the techniques of rehearsal and
art and design class. Students study computer performance, the student learns the theory and history
painting and drawing techniques, color theory, of the music performed.
composition, typography and digital imaging. Students
produce posters, package designs, brochures, ads and
logos. Website design and basic animation techniques
may be covered in the second semester.

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