Graphic Design / Interactive Media
Graphic Design and Layout
High School Credits: 6 credits per year
Dual Credits: Vincennes University, 9 credit hours
Offered: AM session only
Description:
Graphic Design is a one year course that introduces students to the computer's use in visual communication. The focus of the coarse is on mastering the fundamental computer illustration skills, and developing efficient working styles. These skills are then developed by creating work with imaging, video, interactive, and page layout software. The course includes project based experiences that incorporate a variety of visual art techniques as they relate to the design and execution of layouts and illustrations for advertising, displays, promotional materials, and instructional manuals. Communication skills will be emphasized through the study of effective methods used too design products that impart information and ideas.
Interactive Media
High School Credits: 6 credits per year
Offered: PM session only
Description:
Interactive Media introduces students to fundamental design theory and fundamental computer graphics in visual communication. This course focuses on visual, audio and animation through video and photographic production. Students will learn how to film, light and color correct video. Planning, shooting, editing and post producing video and sound will also be covered. This course also examines the virtual world of 2D and how it can be applied as an illustration and animation element in multimedia. Students will learn about media law and how it pertains to video production. In addition, this course covers basic photographic theory and technique, study of cameras, lenses, exposures, characteristics of photographic media and output. Students will work individually and in teams to produce high quality digital video and images. Multiple computer graphics software platforms will be learned and utilized to complete projects relevant to the multimedia industry.
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