Course Key:  40380Q
SEMESTER
Course Name:  Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
Credit: 1
Grade: 7 - 10

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities related to the arts, audio/video technology, and communications career cluster. During this course, students will examine a wide range of concepts including copyright, safety and technology, photography, principles of design, audio video production, animation, and fashion design.

Course Key:  556801
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Graphic Design and Illustration I
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): Adobe Certified Professional Illustrator/Photoshop

This course provides training for entry-level employment in the graphic design field. Instruction includes basic components of graphic design and the development of the creative process from concept to finished product. Students will learn traditional techniques as well as current computer software technologies (Adobe Creative Cloud applications).Career opportunities in graphic design and illustration, which span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries, will be explored.

Course Key:  55500Q
SEMESTER
Course Name:  Entrepreneurship
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

This course provides an overview of the process involved in starting a business and explores the resources available to help business owners in their venture. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, understanding financial reports, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business along with its products and services.

Course Key:  557351
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Graphic Design and Illustration II + Lab
Credit: 2
Grade:  - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Graphic Design and Illustration I

Certification(s): Adobe Certified Professional Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign

This course is a continuation of Graphic Design and Illustration providing students with hands-on experience working from concept to finish in a variety of formats. Students gain advanced knowledge of current computer software and techniques while applying them to class assignments and freelance jobs.

Course Key:  553801
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Career Preparation for Programs of Study
Credit: 3
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): 16 years of age

Certification(s): N/A

This course provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences. Classroom experiences include: job acquisition, career progression, financial success, business/entrepreneurial applications, occupational safety and health, and relevant news topics. Professional portfolios will be created with material supporting an educational/career plan for the future.Students will earn 3.0 credits for successful completion of this course which includes one class period per school day on campus and two class periods per school day allocated for early release for off campus work experience.