Students will explore the foundation of Graphic Design through the lens of marketing, advertising and creativity. They will discover ways to edit text and visual imagery to showcase novels, albums, videos or a specific brand. Students will create a professional portfolio of work based on individual interests and goals.
study: Innovation Career Academy
Innovation Career Academy (ICA) provides elective coursework that equips students with valuable
skills in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) related careers. The courses
are organized into a collection of career pathways. Students may take multiple courses in a specific
pathway or sample different courses in different pathways to explore different STEAM interests. All
students are encouraged to try courses in ICA to help guide them towards a future career interest.
The ICA Pathways are: Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Audio Visual Communication Arts,
Biomedical, Computer Science, Digital Graphic Arts, Drone Innovators, Engineering, Entrepreneurship,
Fine Arts, Information Technology, Programming, and Robotics.
Digital Photography – Picture Perfect
This hands-on course will teach students about the history of the camera, as well as its ever-changing capabilities and functions the various types provide. Composition, lighting, and perspective are a few of the concepts covered throughout this course. Students will apply these concepts to their photographs and learn how to edit and manipulate photographic images for their portfolio. Personal smartphones will be accepted as a camera device. If necessary, a camera will be provided. This course also qualifies as an ICA elective.
Art 2 – Express Yourself
Students will investigate a wide array of art materials thought this course. Projects will be based on various periods and movements from art history including This course also qualifies as an ICA elective.
Forensics – Histories and Mysteries
This course surveys key topics in forensic science, including the application of the scientific process to forensic analysis, procedures and principles of crime scene investigation, physical and trace evidence, and the law and courtroom procedures from the perspective of the forensic scientist. Through online lessons, virtual and hands-on labs, and analysis of fictional crime scenarios, students learn about forensic tools, technical resources, forming and testing hypotheses, proper data collection, and responsible conclusions. Enrollment subject to seat availability.
Anatomy – Look Inside Yourself
This class investigates the study of anatomical structures, physiological systems, and body functions. Students will review human structural and functional organization at both the microscopic and macroscopic level. Units will include discussions of the basic body systems including the musculoskeletal, circulatory, nervous, and integumentary systems. The class also includes the study of recent advances in medical technology.
Web Development II
In this course, students will learn how to explain how web pages are developed and viewed on the Internet, analyze and fix errors in existing websites, and create their very own multi page websites. Students will learn the foundations of user interface design, rapid prototyping, and user testing, and will work together to create professional, mobile responsive websites. Students will also learn the skills tested in the Web Design Level I certification exam.
