This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while designing and producing projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. Students may work in the areas of TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing technological environment.
Syllabus
Unit 1: Photography and Digital Imaging
Activity 1 – Using Digital Cameras
Activity 2 – Elements of Visual Design
Activity 3 – The Photo Shoot
Activity 4 – Photo Workflow
Activity 5 – The Digital Darkroom – Adobe Photoshop
Activity 6 – Fair Use
Activity 7 – Studio Tour
Activity 8 – Your Portfolio and Careers in Photography
Activity 9 – Unit / Summative Evaluation
Unit 2: Print and Graphic Communications
Activity 1 – The Print Production Process
Activity 2 – Colour Theory and Design Principles: Logo
Activity 3 – Typography and Layout Design: Advertisement
Activity 4 – Image Manipulation and Page Layout: Brochure
Activity 5 – Studio Tour
Activity 6 – Your Portfolio and Design and Print Careers
Activity 7 – Unit / Summative Evaluation: Newsletter
Unit 3: Video Design and Protection
Activity 1 – Video Shot Techniques
Activity 2 – The News Story
Activity 3 – Commercial/PSA
Activity 4 – Film Festival
Activity 5 – Your Portfolio and Careers in Video Production
Activity 6 – Unit / Summative Evaluation: Mini-Documentary
Unit 4: Web Design
Activity 1 – Graphic Design for the Web
Activity 2 – Website Layout and Navigation
Activity 3 – Adobe Dreamweaver
Activity 4 – Enhancing your website with Flash
Activity 5 – Webby Awards
Activity 6 – Careers in Web Design
Activity 7 – Unit / Summative Evaluation: Client Website
Unit 5: Culminating Activity
Activity 1 – Directing Creativity
