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
Senior Yearbook / Senior Video