Overview

WELCOME to Graphic Arts!

The following courses are offered as part of the Graphic Art curriculum:

 

680  PHOTO 1…………………………................................................................... 1.0 Credit

In this course, students will learn the foundations of photography while learning both digital and traditional darkroom photography. Students may compare the ease and practicality of digital photography with the artistry and spontaneity of darkroom photography. There is a course fee of $25.00 to take this course. There are no course pre-requisites.

 

683  PHOTO 2……………………………………………………..………………..1.0 Credit

Pre-requisite: PHOTO 1

In this course, Students will take the foundational skills learned in Photo I and apply it to advanced or alternative processes such as  digital image edits, darkroom experimentation, collage, cyanotype, and many more. There is a course fee of $25.00 to take this course. Course pre-requisite for Photo 2 is to earn an 85% or higher in Photo 1.

 

681 PRINTING 1……………………………………………………………..….....0.5 Credit

In this course, students will learn the foundations of design as applied to the process of screen-printing. Students will create original designs and print them onto shirts and much more. Multiple color projects and iron on processes will also be explored. There is a fee of $25.00 to take this course. There are no course pre-requisites.

 

682 PRINTING 2…………………………………………………...….......……….0.5 Credit

Pre-requisite: Printing 1

In this course, students will use the foundational knowledge from Printing one and applying to it to other printmaking techniques. Mono-printing, Collagraphic printing, Intaglio printing, and Relief printing processes will be explored. There is a $20.00 fee for this course.  Course pre-requisite: Student must earn an 85% or higher in Printing 1.

 

684 PORTFOLIO……………………...………………….………………………...0.4 Credit

This course was developed for students interested in pursuing photography or graphic design as a career. In this course you will develop a graphic design or photography portfolio that will serve as a cross-section of your style and may be used to submit to colleges for acceptance. Course pre-requisites: passing scores for both Photo I and Photo 2 or Graphic Design, depending on their area of concentration.

 

685  GRAPHIC DESIGN………………………………………………………….0.5 Credit

In this semester class, students will use the elements of design and technology to explore the world of graphic design. Students will learn how to create professional-level, original graphics using computer programs in the Adobe Creative Suite. No prerequisites.

 

688 PHOTOJOURNALISM 1……………………………………………………..1.0 Credit

This course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of photojournalism and graphic design as it applies to high school publications like the school yearbook. You will learn how to use images to tell a compelling story while being published in the pages of the school yearbook and other school publications.

No fee or course pre-requisites apply but the course is for juniors and seniors only.