This is a new program this year, 3 year sequence that is aimed to have articulation and credits for college courses and certification.
1. Intro the Multimedia Design ~ Offered this year, introduction to graphic design, digital video, animation and page layout.
2. Multimedia Production ~ Product development, package design, branding and marketing, team projects.
3. Portfolio Development ~ Culmination of the 3 years of multimedia production. Developing a digital portfolio.
Students are exposed to media expressions and messages throughout and to become producers and creators of digital media production and art, they first will learn to develop a critical eye and and analytical approach to discern intentions of what is being communicated by producers and creators of the media they consume. The course encompass critical thinking, while engaging in mastery of creative techniques, technical problem solving, media file organizational procedures and team building collaborative work using industry standard software programs. The skill sets students will develop are relevant for building their proficiency with digital media tools that will prepare them for further education and and industry pathways.
1. Intro the Multimedia Design ~ Offered this year, introduction to graphic design, digital video, animation and page layout.
2. Multimedia Production ~ Product development, package design, branding and marketing, team projects.
3. Portfolio Development ~ Culmination of the 3 years of multimedia production. Developing a digital portfolio.
Students are exposed to media expressions and messages throughout and to become producers and creators of digital media production and art, they first will learn to develop a critical eye and and analytical approach to discern intentions of what is being communicated by producers and creators of the media they consume. The course encompass critical thinking, while engaging in mastery of creative techniques, technical problem solving, media file organizational procedures and team building collaborative work using industry standard software programs. The skill sets students will develop are relevant for building their proficiency with digital media tools that will prepare them for further education and and industry pathways.
Multimedia Design (CTE Pathway) Grades 10-12
No course prerequisite
Year-long Course – UC/CSU pending (f)
Description: This is the first of three courses in the CTE Pathway. This is an introductory course to multimedia design and production. The course provides fundamental knowledge of visual design as it applies to multimedia and graphic design. Students will be introduced to graphic design and basic animation using industry standard software. Students will analyze, evaluate, and identify practical and creative strategies for creating each of the course projects. Design skills are developed through projects, research, and critiques. The research components are part of the objectives so that students learn the most effective means to visually communicate their idea as individuals and as a group. General topics include illustration, logo design, packaging, photo processing, photo correction, and visual design for websites. Assignments involve the creation of original work using current digital software tools.Subsequent courses in this CTE pathway will be offered in 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years.
Multimedia Production & Design (CTE Pathway) Grades 10-12
**AVAILABLE FALL 2019**
Successful completion of Multimedia Design with a minimum grade of ”B”
Year-long Course – UC/CSU pending (f)
Description: This is the second of three courses in the CTE Pathway. Students will work on projects using relevant skills such as new design techniques and be exposed to visual composition strategies for print, web and dynamic media (animation, motion graphics and video, and sound production). Students will be able to use a wide range of technical skills, equipment and software to create original graphic compositions using industry standard digital tools necessary to communicate their ideas. Emphasis is on industry practices for career possibilities as they learn about current media design and production trends; the various styles that impact the design industry. Projects aim to demonstrate competence and understanding of design principles through aesthetics, creative possibilities, and artistic choices using clear and effective communication in critiques, writings, image choices and original well-formed, compositionally diverse work.
Media Portfolio Production (CTE Pathway) Grades 10-12
**AVAILABLE FALL 2020**
Successful completion of Multimedia Production & Design with a minimum grade of B.
Year-long Course – UC/CSU pending (f)
Description: This course is the culmination of the three course Multimedia Design Studies CTE Pathway certificate program and will focus on the development of student portfolios for the purpose of presentation for the web. A web portfolio will showcase a repository of creative media works, graphic design and layout, animation, embedded videos, and résumé. Students will be able to demonstrate technical skills in encoding and rendering media for digital presentation and learn about the "cultures" of the multimedia industry. Topics covered include creating a digital portfolio for the Web, evaluation of student work, resources in multimedia, preparing a résumé, designing and producing business cards, exploring the job market, and preparing for a job interview.
No course prerequisite
Year-long Course – UC/CSU pending (f)
Description: This is the first of three courses in the CTE Pathway. This is an introductory course to multimedia design and production. The course provides fundamental knowledge of visual design as it applies to multimedia and graphic design. Students will be introduced to graphic design and basic animation using industry standard software. Students will analyze, evaluate, and identify practical and creative strategies for creating each of the course projects. Design skills are developed through projects, research, and critiques. The research components are part of the objectives so that students learn the most effective means to visually communicate their idea as individuals and as a group. General topics include illustration, logo design, packaging, photo processing, photo correction, and visual design for websites. Assignments involve the creation of original work using current digital software tools.Subsequent courses in this CTE pathway will be offered in 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years.
Multimedia Production & Design (CTE Pathway) Grades 10-12
**AVAILABLE FALL 2019**
Successful completion of Multimedia Design with a minimum grade of ”B”
Year-long Course – UC/CSU pending (f)
Description: This is the second of three courses in the CTE Pathway. Students will work on projects using relevant skills such as new design techniques and be exposed to visual composition strategies for print, web and dynamic media (animation, motion graphics and video, and sound production). Students will be able to use a wide range of technical skills, equipment and software to create original graphic compositions using industry standard digital tools necessary to communicate their ideas. Emphasis is on industry practices for career possibilities as they learn about current media design and production trends; the various styles that impact the design industry. Projects aim to demonstrate competence and understanding of design principles through aesthetics, creative possibilities, and artistic choices using clear and effective communication in critiques, writings, image choices and original well-formed, compositionally diverse work.
Media Portfolio Production (CTE Pathway) Grades 10-12
**AVAILABLE FALL 2020**
Successful completion of Multimedia Production & Design with a minimum grade of B.
Year-long Course – UC/CSU pending (f)
Description: This course is the culmination of the three course Multimedia Design Studies CTE Pathway certificate program and will focus on the development of student portfolios for the purpose of presentation for the web. A web portfolio will showcase a repository of creative media works, graphic design and layout, animation, embedded videos, and résumé. Students will be able to demonstrate technical skills in encoding and rendering media for digital presentation and learn about the "cultures" of the multimedia industry. Topics covered include creating a digital portfolio for the Web, evaluation of student work, resources in multimedia, preparing a résumé, designing and producing business cards, exploring the job market, and preparing for a job interview.