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July 15-Aug. 2
GRADES 9-12
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ART AND DESIGN
DIGITAL ART AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Entering Grades 9-12 – Students in this class will learn to create dynamic digital drawings and illustrations as well as logos, eye-catching web banners and special effects using new design software. Students will use Shape Builder, blending and 3D conversion tools to convert photos into vector images, make animated GIFs and more. Creative and critical thinking exercises will help inspire originality. Students should bring a USB flash drive for saving work. This course is offered in partnership with the Euphrat Museum of Art.
DIGITAL COMICS AND CARTOONING
Entering Grades 9-12 – This class will explore the secrets of digital magic, as students learn about creating cartoons and comics in a variety of visual styles including manga and enhanced photo-realism. Students will analyze content and narrative devices such as flashbacks and foreshadowing, and explore the cultural and historical aspects of cartooning. They also will learn to apply key art and design principles that will make their work shine. Students will be provided with a USB flash drive for saving work. This course is offered in partnership with the Euphrat Museum of Art.
DRAWING AND PAINTING INTENSIVE
Entering Grades 9-12 – This course will focus on representational and expressive drawing and painting. Students will learn and practice different techniques and work on one or more portfolio pieces, using a variety of media including graphite, oil pastel, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media. Students will be encouraged to find and build their own style and artistic voice. This course is offered in partnership with the Euphrat Museum of Art.
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INTRODUCTION TO DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING Entering Grades 9-12 – In this hands-on course, students will create their own documentary film as they learn and apply key concepts of media production, including producing, directing, cinematography
and sound editing. Students will work in teams as
they practice innovative and emerging styles and techniques. This course will take students through the stages of documentary production – including strategy planning, pre-production and filming – and end with a showcase of student work. This course is offered in partnership with the Krause Center for Innovation.
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