Electronic Design

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Electronic Design 1

Course Number:    1712 

Open To:    Grades 9-12

Prerequisites:    None

Weight:    College Prep

Duration/Credit:          Semester/1 Credit - Tech Prep

    Electronic Design students will explore the fundamentals of

artistic design through technology. The semester begins with learning

basic operational skills on a Macintosh computer.  Students progress

toward understanding and utilizing design concepts within photoshop and

illustrators. Emphasis is placed on the elements and principles of

design and their creative application to illustration, package design

and advertisement.  Students will learn how to develop layouts,

manipulate type, and express themselves creatively.  Focus will be

placed on portfolio development.  Students will evaluate themselves and

others through written and oral critiques.

Electronic Design II

Course Number:    1728 

Open to:    Grades 9-12

Prerequisites:    Grade of "C" or better in Electronic Design 1 

Weight:    College Prep

Duration/Credit:    Semester/ 1 Credit    *Tech Prep

Students will learn to apply the skills and techniques learned in

Electronic Design 1 to a variety of projects.  Electronic Design 2

offers students exciting opportunities to explore the elements and

principals of design as they apply to illustration, package design,

photo manipulation and advertisement. Students will continue to work

toward completing a well organized portfolio.

Digital Imaging

Course Number:    1732 

Open to:    Grades 10-12

Prerequisites:    Grade of "C" or better in Electronic Design 1 

Weight:    College Prep

Duration/Credit:    Quarter/.5 Credit 

             This course is a Fine Arts approach in computer imaging.

Students will learn the process of producing images with a digital

camera. Students will explore image manipulation, enhancement and the

integration of text, digital photography, scanning and drawing. Students

will create an interactive portfolio in Power Point of the work they

create.

Independent Study in Drawing, Painting, Electronic Design, Photography, & Printmaking

Course Number:    To be assigned 

Open To:    Grades 11-12

Prerequisites:    Successful completion of all courses within the field

and principal's approval

Weight:    College Prep

Duration/Credit:    Semester/1 Credit or Quarter/.5 credit 

1.    Only those students who have completed all sequential classes

within the desired area (i.e., art, electronic design, drawing;

photography, painting may apply.)

2.    Students must maintain at least a "B" average in all courses in

the field of interest.

3.    The principal will consider all Independent Study applications.

Approval will depend on all criteria being met, space availability in

classrooms, and completion of written curriculum for the specific

independent study.

4.    If a student wants to go beyond 1 credit with an Independent

Study in a certain field, he/she needs to present a portfolio.  