What We Learn
Grade 9
Exploratory
Topics covered over 5 days:
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Branding and Graphic Design
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Digital Photography
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Social Media Content Creation
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Social Media Video Editing
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Product/Apparel Design and Production
Design Foundations
Elements and Principles of Design​
Color Theory​
Intro to Typography
Copyright​ Law
Public Speaking​
Understanding Target Audience​
Stanford Design Thinking Process​
Drawing from observation
Digital Imaging
Intro to Vector Graphics
Intro to Raster Graphics
Intro to Publishing
Portfolio Development
Digital Photography
DSLR Photography Review
Photography Skill Building
Portrait Photography​
Safety
Ladder Safety Certification
Grade 10
Design Concepts
Concept Development/Mixed Media
Gestalt Principles of Design
Advanced Typography Rules​
Type Design Project
Digital Imaging and Media
Advertising Techniques
Camera Operating Techniques
Video TV Ad​
Various Logo Contests
UX Intro – Game Design Project​
Portfolio Development
Digital Photography
Photo Retouching I
Photo Processing Workflows I
Photo Series Project
Animation
Introduction to Foley/Sound Effects
Kinetic Typography Animation
Safety
OSHA10 Certification
Copy Center Rotation / Machine Safety
Cutting Tool Safety
Grade 11
Term 1
Stop Motion Animation
School-wide Projects and Livework
Media Days Projects for Athletics
Photo Processing Workflows II
Photo Retouching II
Term 2
Product Photography
Web Design and Development
User Experience Design
Working with Clients / Entrepreneurship
Term 3
Co-Op Eligible / Community Projects
Publication Design
Infographic Design
Motion Graphic Animation
Personal Branding / Portfolio Update
Choose Concentration for Senior Year
Adobe Certifications
Grade 12
Term 1
Beverage Campaign Project
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Concept Development
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Branding
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Package Design
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Advertising
Skill Builders / Community Projects
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Working in concentration groups
Term 2
Skill Builders / Community Projects
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Working in concentration groups
Portfolio Updates
Term 3
Skill Builders / Community Projects
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Working in concentration groups
Present Portfolio / Professional Networking
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Senior Yearbook / Senior Video