Digital Art and Animation (7051)

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This course focuses on design and imaging techniques including discussions on digital composition, color, imaging, editing and animation. Students will work on different types of projects throughout the year, while learning the necessary software and skill to create these projects. Students will use digital cameras and scanners to assist in producing digital images. The lessons will consist of notes covering the topics followed by an exercise to practice the skills. This course covers the editing and creation of both 2D and 3D objects. Individual work, group work and presentations will be expected.

Web Mastering (7061)

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This course is an introduction to coding and creating contemporary art for the web. The class will examine the history, theory and practice of net.art. We will focus on scripting and web page creation, including discussion of HTML/XHTML, CSS, graphic editing, multimedia embedding, and more. Students will develop clean coding practices while building websites using current software. Students will strive to view the web in terms of its creative possibilities and cultural significance rather than its commercial and educational uses. Students will investigate uses of the internet by contemporary artists. Individual work, group work and presentations will be expected.

Advanced Digital Art & Animation (7062)

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(a.k.a. Technology Applications: Independent Study -- DGA II --- Web II)
This course provides opportunities for students desiring to continue in the creating of skill sets, build portfolios, and solve problems. Art and Design principles and software skill sets relevant to instruction and competitions are the focus of this course. By design, this course is an independent study and the projects assigned will often be self directed. Students will create a portfolio of year’s work. This course can be taken prior to AP 2D Digtial Design.

AP 2D Digital Design (6094) /AP Digital Drawing (****)

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In this course students will use software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, etc.) to solve a number of design problems on the college level by selecting and area of concentration and developing a portfolio to submit to the College Board for Advanced Placement credit. This is a highly intensive course for the serious and self-disciplined student.