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This course covers a variety of digital media art processes including illustration, animation, photography, video, graphic design, 3D modeling, and interactive media. Students will use industry standard software and equipment such as the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator), Procreate, and professional digital cameras (DSLRs) as they learn the digital art essentials of visual art creation, image manipulation, editing and visual storytelling. No experience necessary.

In this hands-on course, students will explore the fundamentals of photography and video for personal, professional, and artistic purposes. Students will explore individual ideas and create their own content through photography and cinematography in addition to having the opportunity to work with clients. Students will learn industry-standard software (Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom), photography and video editing, camera equipment, and lighting techniques.

Student will explore the art of capturing visual storytelling using cameras, while learning advanced editing techniques. The course encourages students to build skills with professional potential. They will create their own unique content, engaging with both artistic expression and collaborative client-based projects. Perfect for students looking to advance their photography and video skills for personal enrichment or those interested in arts-related careers.

Animation and Game Design builds on the skills learned from Intro to Digital Media Art. This course offers the opportunity to explore 2D and 3D modeling, animation, game design, and audio editing through compelling storytelling and preproduction techniques. Students will learn storyboard creation and character designs using industry-standard software and equipment. Students will also get to explore new and emerging animation and game design processes.

Animation and Game Design 2 expands on the skills learned in Animation & Game Design 2. This course offers the opportunity to deeper explore advanced 2D and 3D modeling, animation, game design, and audio editing. Students will explore advanced skills with individual ideas and create their own content using industry-standard software and equipment. Through hands-on experiences, in motion graphics and interactive media, students will have an understanding of this rapidly growing career field.

Explore the creative and ever-expanding field of graphic arts in this digitally-based course. Develop your digital art skills and discover their use in a potential career. Graphic design and illustration skills produce strong and clearly communicated images. This course familiarizes the student with industry standard software and equipment (Adobe Suite, Procreate, and more) and current methods, techniques, and technology employed in the fields of arts, advertising, and business.

This course will build on the core principles of Graphic Design & Digital Illustration 1. Students will develop advanced skills and explore careers and personal applications for them. This course uses industry-standard software and equipment (Adobe Suite, Procreate, and more) and technology employed in the fields of arts, advertising, and business to develop a student portfolio. This course structured to emulate a professional setting with individual and group challenges.

This course builds upon previous coursework and continues to explore the artistic process. It is for students interested in developing advanced digital media art skills, exploring their own artist’s aesthetic, and creating a personal portfolio. Digital Fine Art Studio is centered on students creating personally relevant art by focusing on idea generation and individual concepts. Portfolio creation and student curation of art throughout the school year will be a large focus of the course.

This course is an advanced course where students explore art and media production through a client based lens. Building on skills gained in previous digital courses, students will collaborate on in-school, real-world and class developed client-based design projects, bringing their creativity to life. They will explore graphic design, digital illustration, motion graphics, animation, photography, video production, and short-form filmmaking through practical, hands-on projects.

This independent study course gives art students the opportunity to develop an Advanced Placement Art Portfolio. The focus is on three sections graded by the college boards: Quality, Concentration, and Breadth. Students will select works which excel in concept, composition, and execution from their “body of work” or portfolio. Students will organize a series of work around a compelling visual concept. Finally, students will demonstrate, through their work, broad experience and accomplishment.

This independent study course gives art students the opportunity to develop an Advanced Placement Art Portfolio. The focus is on three sections graded by the college boards: Quality, Concentration, and Breadth. Students will select works which excel in concept, composition, and execution from their “body of work” or portfolio. Students will organize a series of work around a compelling visual concept. Finally, students will demonstrate, through their work, broad experience and accomplishment.

This independent study course gives art students the opportunity to develop an Advanced Placement Art Portfolio. The focus is on three sections graded by the college boards: Quality, Concentration, and Breadth. Students will select works which excel in concept, composition, and execution from their “body of work” or portfolio. Students will organize a series of work around a compelling visual concept. Finally, students will demonstrate, through their work, broad experience and accomplishment.