VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS:

Visual Communications
Grade Level: 9^th - 10th
Credits:  1 (full-year per level)
This course provides a foundation in art principles with an application to visual communications, design and digital photography.  Comprehensive, hands-on projects provide extensive opportunities that focus on actual design assignments.  Students are taught computer illustration, typography, layout and design.  Students are provided a state-of-the-art Macintosh computer lab, complete with Adobe software.  There is an emphasis on employability skills, leadership, and teamwork.

Digital Design & Imaging
Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits: 1 per class
Successful Completion of Visual Communications
Teacher approval required for B level
This is an intermediate and then advanced course with an emphasis on visual communications which further develop skills in the principles of design and general layout procedures.  Content covers Adobe software, illustration, page composition, digital imaging and printing.  With advanced knowledge and skills, students work toward developing a professional portfolio.
 

Digital Design & Imaging Advanced
Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th, 12^th
Credits: 1 per class
Prerequisite: Visual Communications
Teacher approval required
This intermediate and this advanced course have an emphasis on photography.  Content covers design principles, camera techniques, digital imaging, natural and studio lighting, and the business of photography.  With advanced knowledge and skills, students work toward developing a professional portfolio. 

MEDIA TECHNOLOGY:

Media Concepts
Grade Level: 9^tth,, 10^th
Credits:  1 (full-year)
Media Concepts is the entry-level course to prepare students for the media industry.  Course content provides a broad-based exposure to audio, video, and journalism and broadcasting within the industry.  Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to pursue advanced coursework in either audio and video technology or journalism and broadcasting.  Ten (10) hours of out-of-class filming of CHS events is required each semester. 

Electronic Media Production
Grade Level: 10^th, 11^th 
Credits: 1 per year with 2 maximum credits
Successful completion of Media Concepts & teacher approval
Electronic Media Production course content focuses on electronic media production (EMP) technologies utilizing simulated and/or real-life projects.  This course centers on production of various EMP products, including, commercials, news, music, interactive, and industrial programming.  The student will gain valuable insight into the many facets of EMP production, including, but not limited to concept creation, scripting, sound design, visual design, engineering, editing, budgeting, and producing, as well as exploring some of the latest advances in industry technology.  Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to pursue advanced coursework.  Filming of out-of-class CHS events is required each semester. 

 Electronic Media Management & Operations
Grade Level: 11^th, 12^th
Credits: 1  per year with 2 maximum credits
Successful completion of Electronic Media Production and teacher approval
Electronic Media Management and Operation is offered to students who have completed Media Concepts and Electronic Media Production or obtained the instructor’s approval.  This course focuses on simulated real-life electronic broadcasting media production and management activities and productions.  Projects center on in-house production of newscasts, special events, and original programming.  The student will gain valuable insight into both audio and video sides of the electronic media industry.  Course content is composed of scripting, broadcasting, reporting, directing, editing, budgeting, and producing, as well as, cameras, lights, sound, and set design.  This course will explore the latest digital technology and applications, research and future trends in the electronic media industry.  Upon completion of this course students will be prepared to pursue post secondary education or enter the electronic media industry in an entry level position.  The educational laboratories will assimilate broadcast facilities in the electronic media industry.  Filming out-of-class CHS events is required each semester.