DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I

Digital Photography 1 is designed to introduce students to basic photographic technology and techniques. This on-year course gives students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to explore the world of photography by experimenting with digital photographic equipment and image editing computer software. Students will expand their knowledge of the photographic arts by examining the aesthetic properties a well as the history and development of medium. Tops of study will include: photographic techniques (motion, depth of field, composition, viewpoint change, exposure, ect.) photographic history and cover the maters of photography . This class is compliant with the University of California elective requirement and the state of California standards.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II

Digital Photography 2 is an advanced photography course. This course will provide students with opportunities to extend advance their knowledge and skills in the field of photography. This course will familiarize the student with advanced photographic equipment, materials, methods and processes. It will also require the student to produce and manipulation digital images using computers. this class is compliant with the University of California elective requirements and the state of California standards. 

INTRODUCTION TO FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

The purpose of this course is to provide a project-based visual arts program, which guides students to achieve the standards in the visual arts and career technical training, by providing students with the technical instruction and practical experiences for aspiring video and filmmakers in the production of film, video, and new media projects for business and entertainment. Students experience both creative and technical aspects of filmmaking in conjunction with learning about historical and contemporary traditions and conventions. Students are instructed on the three stages of production creation. In pre-production, students learn the basic principles of story development, screenplay writing, storyboarding, scheduling and budget planning. Instruction in the production stage includes basic visual composition, color theory, setup and operation, sound and lighting equipment . Students learn to use cutting-edge software applications for video and audio post-production. Mastering and delivery methods, in both traditional and new media are explored. The course also includes the basics of job shadowing, internships and job placement.