Graphic design concepts of image and color psychology, layout formatting and typography are introduced in Computer Graphics . Assignments utilize special camera effects and dark room and computer software techniques. Students apply these concepts in a magazine cover design and a CD jacket design. Video Production is a career exploration area in which students learn the safe and correct operation of video camcorders and video editing equipment. Students create story boards which list the camera angles, types of shot framing and the approximate time length of each shot.
Students also write the text for the narration and titles needed for each story.
Video production assignments include a one minute News Interview story, a 30 second commercial or Public Service Announcement, a five minute how-to video, and a five minute feature video. Video assignments may be completed by groups of up to four people who are in the class. Each student will complete a semester ending Final Project . The final project will include a narrative on how the student will utilize the skills they have accquired from the class in their future. There are three presentation options.