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 June 21-July 30
GRADES 9-12
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
 ART AND DESIGN
DIGITAL COMICS AND CARTOONING
Entering Grades 9-12 – Picture writing is a primary way that information and ideas are shared and shaped in the digital world. The class will explore different aspects of modern cartooning from comics journalism and fantasy genres to graphic novels. Students will learn to use new design software and develop their own artistic style and engaging comic narratives.
GRAPHIC DESIGN WORKSHOP
Entering Grades 9-12 – Students in this class will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop interfaces for graphic design projects. They’ll create logos, infographic posters, magazine covers and more. They’ll also explore the
work and styles of well-known graphic designers and participate in critical and creative thinking exercises to help inspire originality.
• Students will need to have a subscription to Adobe Photoshop for this class.
PAINTING, DRAWING AND DESIGN
Entering Grades 9-12 – In this class, students will learn and practice different representational and expressive drawing, painting and 2D design techniques. They’ll
be encouraged to develop their own style and artistic voice and work on one or more portfolio pieces. Weekly critiques, group discussions and interactive exercises will help build artistic confidence and communication skills.
• A supply list will be posted online for this class. Students can order some or all of the items, depending on what they may already have, or find other sources for similar materials.
Register at deanza.edu/academy 408.864.8817 • communityeducation@deanza.edu
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
JAVA PROGRAMMING: BEGINNING
Entering Grades 9-12 – This is an introduction to computer programming with the Java language, using object-oriented programming principles. Students will learn about Java primitive and nonprimitive data types, control flow constructs, built-in class libraries, and object-oriented programming concepts such as classes, objects, method overloading and encapsulation. Typical assignments will cover built-in and programmer-defined classes, basic input and output operations, and solving programming problems.
  Art and Design courses are offered in partnership with the Euphrat Museum of Art
deanza.edu/euphrat
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