The overall purpose of this course is for students to become acquainted with a professional understanding of the process of video planning, editing, and production with application of this understanding in the form of independent, paired, and group film projects. Students will gain experience with audio and video recording, as well as editing. Additional focus will be given to readings, assignments, and critiques that will help students understand the filming purpose, process, and product. This course will give students a basic understanding of video production from concept through publication using video cameras and industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere and Audition
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Music Technology
In Music Technology, students use computers to produce music and design sound, even without prior musical or programming experience. Learners completing all components of study will gain a broad understanding of what is involved in the creation of music and soundboard sample packs for distribution from composition to final release. Students will mix music, produce beats, and synthesize electronic sequences using a digital audio workstation (DAW). Students will learn audio, MIDI, control voltage, and gate signal flow, in addition to song-writing and composition with text-based programming. Students will create a distribution-ready song, soundtrack/soundscape, or sample pack aligned with their interests, with an option to publish.
Morning News Broadcast
This course allows students to take part in the CCS Morning News. Students will learn how to prepare for daily broadcasts through development of scripts, segments, video coverage and technical training/troubleshooting. Students will be placed in production teams and will be guided through the broadcast production stages from development through live stream. Depending on assignment, students will report during homeroom to participate in the live stream of our morning broadcasts. Students are required to be able to take video for production assignments throughout the year. A handful of these events may take place outside of school. This course requires a strong commitment, but will help students build broadcast and project experience for daily LIVE news broadcasts and regular segments.
Digital Art and Image Manipulation
Students will learn advanced image manipulation and Photoshop techniques to create digital art and illustrations. The course will combine study of art, design, artificial intelligence, and industry-standard software to create pieces and a digital portfolio. Pieces will be created for 2D and 3D art spaces.
Graphic Design Level 1
Learn to express yourself through the combination and composition of visual elements such as Typography, Shape, Color, and Images. We will be using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create portfolios of work showcasing student achievement in the class including image manipulation, posters, books, album design, and brief web animations. This course is great for artists and technology enthusiasts alike!
Digital Photography
In this course students will focus on the rules of photography and their influence on the composition of a photograph. During which time students will use their cell phones to take photos to show their understanding of the targeted goals for each lesson. Art history, appreciation, and criticism will be discussed throughout the course. Students have time to experiment with lighting and digital SLR cameras. Digital phone apps will be used to learn how to alter photos. Students will also spend time discussing the value of photography to our society and the ethics of photography.