| Grade Range: | |
| 11–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Video Production 1,2 or Photography 1,2 or Introduction to Music Production Technology 1,2 | |
| Recommended Preparation: | |
| Computer Animation 1,2 or Video Production 3,4 or Photography 3,4 or Foundations in Visual Art and Design (VAD) 1,2 | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two to six semesters | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Elective. | |
| Course Description: | |
| These courses provide instruction in media technology and production. Instruction covers audio and video production, computer graphics and animation, and multimedia presentations, as well as the use of video recorders, cameras, projectors, special-effects generators, audio mixers, electronic keyboards, computers, scanners, digitizers, and printers. The media-production skills learned in this course also enhance the qualifications of students intending to work as graphic artists, photographers, programmers, and musicians. Employment possibilities include Web designer, animator, sound technician and video- production assistant. Self-employment in the areas of video production, music, and graphic design also is possible.
Paid and unpaid internships are part of the course curriculum. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 7249 - Advanced Digital Communications (Audio/Visual) | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Taylor, Design Essentials for the Motion Media Artist, Elsevier, 2010. Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice, McGraw-Hill, 2008. | |
CTE-328