PROG RAM COURSES: TECH NOLOGY: DIGITA L M E DI A & DE S I G N JUNIOR YEAR DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION (Semester) This semester-long course focuses on digital illustration techniques using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will learn the fundamentals of both web and print graphic types as they complete challenges designed to foster their creativity and their technical illustration skills. ANIMATION (Semester) Students will learn how to do 2-D and 3-D animation, stopmotion animation, gaming, etc., in this semester-long course. Students will learn how to use programs such as After Eects, Xtranormal, iStop Motion, Alice, Flash and more.
INTRO TO WEB DEVELOPMENT(Full Year) In this year-long course students will learn the basics of creating web pages using HTML5 and CSS3 which is becoming the standard for newer browsers and mobile computing. Students will be exposed to various scripting languages. During the year students will also use Web 2.0 tools and explore careers in web development and continuing education options. TV STUDIO BLOCK (Full Year) Students will learn how to produce a live television show at MetroEast Community Media. In this 2-period block, semesterlong course, students will train to be producers, hosts, camera operators, audio chiefs, computer graphics operators, tape operators, and more. They will also work on community access projects including editing, promotions, graphics, websites, etc. Students will travel frequently from CAL to MetroEast on the Max during this 2-period block course. A& course descriptions are subject to change ENGLISH - FULL YEAR, EACH YEAR Every CAL student participates in a full year English course. Upon completion of the class, students receive credits necessary to meet the English requirements for their high school diploma. Students also have the option to apply for Lower Division co&ege credits (LDT) transferable to any co&ege or university program.
SENIOR YEAR
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to create multipage print documents and digital publications.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING (Semester) In this semester-long course students will learn the basics of using a digital SLR camera. They will learn camera basic functions for action, close up, portraits, product photography, studio lighting and other photography subjects. Students will also learn digital photography workflow and image adjustment and manipulation. Students will learn to retouch and repair digital images as well as creative photography manipulation using Adobe Photoshop
WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (Semester) Students will learn to install, configure, and work with several industry-level website content management systems in this semester-long course. Content management systems are used to manage large websites, blogs, shopping carts, news sites and other complex websites. Students will work with Wordpress, Drupal, Zen Cart, and other open source management systems to create websites. Students will develop and maintain their portfolios. MOVIE PRODUCTION (Semester) Students will explore the creative process of narrative or documentary movie production. In this semester-long course, students will learn the fundamentals of professional moviemaking: story development, research, interviews, scriptwriting, planning, storyboarding, shooting, camera techniques and postproduction editing. Students will also learn best practices by studying film scenes from classic to modern day movies. Teamwork and communication skills are stressed. EDITING & EFFECTS (Semester) Students will learn the professional application of software and hardware in digital post-production in this semester-long course. Lab work focuses on understanding of digital workflow, media management, and advanced non-linear editing tools such as Adobe Premiere and After Eects. Students prepare media for delivery on common distribution platforms. ADVERTISING (Semester) In this semester-long course students will focus on creating integrated advertising campaigns in both print and web. Concepting, pitching, workflow, and industry standard processes and documentation will be stressed.
PUBLICATION DESIGN (Semester) This semester-long course will focus on fundamental design principles of page layout and design. Students will work with
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