Course Key: 62010D/E
Course Name: Animation I
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisite(s): n/a

Recommended Prerequisite(s): Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications or Art I

Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the history and techniques of the animation industry.

Course Key: 62020D/E
Course Name: Animation II
Credit: 1
Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisite(s): Animation I

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to create two- and three-dimensional animations. The instruction also assists students seeking careers in the animation industry.

Course Key: 62022D/E
Course Name: Animation II Lab
Credit: 1
Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisite(s): Animation I

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Careers in animation span all aspects of motion graphics. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to create two- and three-dimensional animations. The instruction also assists students seeking careers in the animation industry.

Course Key: 62030D/E
Course Name: Audio/Video Production I
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-11

Required Prerequisite(s): n/a

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Careers in audio and video technology and film production span all aspects of the audio/video communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on preproduction, production, and post-production audio and video products.

Course Key: 62230D/E
Course Name: Audio/Video Production II
Credit: 1
Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisite(s): Audio/Video Production I

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Careers in audio and video technology and film production span all aspects of the audio/video communications industry. Building upon the concepts taught in Audio/Video Production, in addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production products. This course may be implemented in an audio format or a format with both audio and video.

Course Key: 70040D/E
Course Name: Digital and Interactive Media
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisite(s): n/a

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Through the study of digital and interactive media and its application in information technology, students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designing and creating multimedia projects that address customer needs and resolve a problem. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. The knowledge and skills acquired and practiced will enable students to successfully perform and interact in a technology-driven society. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and critical thinking and apply them to the information technology environment.

Course Key: 62220D/E
Course Name: Digital Audio Technology I
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-12

Required Prerequisite(s): n/a

Recommended Prerequisite(s): Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications or Digital Media or both Audio/Video Production I and Audio/Video Production I Lab

Digital Audio Technology I was designed to provide students interested in audio production careers such as audio for radio and television broadcasting, audio for video and film, audio for animation and game design, music production and live sound, and additional opportunities and skill sets. Digital Audio Technology I does not re-place Audio Video Production courses but is recommended as a single credit, co-curricular course with an audio production technical emphasis. This course can also be paired with Digital Media. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the audio industry with a technical emphasis on production and critical-listening skills.

Course Key: 62230D/E
Course Name: Digital Audio Technology II
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisite(s): Digital Audio Technology I

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Digital Audio Technology II was designed to provide additional opportunities and skill sets for students interested in audio production careers such as audio for radio and television broadcasting, audio for video and film, audio for animation and game design, and music production and live sound. Digital Audio Technology II does not replace Audio Video Production courses but is recommended as a single credit, co-curricular course with an audio production technical emphasis. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the audio industry with a technical emphasis on production and critical-listening skills.

Course Key: 62050D/E
Course Name: Graphic Design & Illustration
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-10

Required Prerequisite(s): n/a

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries. Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design.

Course Key: 62060D/E
Course Name: Graphic Design & Illustration II
Credit: 1
Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisite(s): Graphic Design & Illustration

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on mastery of content knowledge and skills. Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on mastery of content knowledge and skills.

Course Key: 62120D/E
Course Name: Practicum in Audio Video Production
Credit: 2
Grade: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Audio/Video Production II

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Careers in audio/video production span all aspects of the audio/video communications industry. Building upon the concepts taught in Audio/Video Production II and its corequisite Audio/Video Production II Lab, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an increasing understanding of the industry with a focus on applying preproduction, production, and post-production audio and video products in a professional environment. This course may be implemented in an advanced audio/video or audio format. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.

Course Key: 62090D/E
Course Name: Practicum in Graphic Design & Illustration
Credit: 2
Grade: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Graphic Design & Illustration II

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

In addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop a technical understanding of the industry with a focus on skill proficiency. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.

Course Key: 62000D/E
Course Name: Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-12

Required Prerequisite(s): n/a

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster require a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities.

Course Key: 62240D/E
Course Name: Video Game Design
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisite(s): n/a

Recommended Prerequisite(s): Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications

This concentrator-level course is designed for students who want to learn more about computer science through the process of how a video game is conceived, how it is put together, and how it is published. Students will be introduced to the game design process, elements of game play, creating game documentation, and scripting (with C# programming language).

Course Key: 62242D/E
Course Name: Video Game Programming
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisite(s): n/a

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Video Game Programming expands on the foundation created in Video Game Design through programming languages such as: C# programming, XNA game studio, Java, and Android App. In this course, students will investigate the inner workings of a fully functional role-playing game (RPG) by customizing playable characters, items, maps, and chests and eventually applying customizations by altering and enhancing the core game code.