television history and learn about the
production process. No experience is
necessary but an interest in television
and video production is a must. The class
is largely project-based group work; time
spent outside of class for production is
expected.
Graphic Design II
0.5 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Prerequisite: Graphic Design I or
recommendation of the instructor
In this follow-up to Graphic Design I,
students will continue their journey
to becoming better graphic designers.
While new content will continue to be
taught, much of the class will involve
creating new projects on a regular basis.
From further study into logo design,
creating a full Marketing Action Plan
(MAP) for a potential client, to delving
deeper into the theories and practices of
design, students will be prepared for the
ever-changing world of graphic design
beyond TA. This course is an excellent
choice for students who are interested
in pursuing graphic design, publication
design, marketing, or communications
once their time at Thornton is
completed. The culmination of the
course will be a digital graphic design
portfolio that they will be able to share
with colleges or potential employers.
Digital Photography & Photoshop I
0.5 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Students will work extensively with
Adobe Photoshop, and also utilize
digital point-and-shoot cameras, in
this New Media class. Working as a
digital artist, each student will be asked
to create original works of art. These
unique images can be used in interactive
web environments, in multimedia
presentations, as well as stand on their
own merit. Students will learn in-depth
knowledge of Photoshop, the premiere
digital editing software program in the
world. Studio work will include the
study of proper design techniques and
photographic composition.
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Digital Photography & Photoshop II
0.5 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 with priority
given upper grade level students
Prerequisites: Photography & Photoshop
I or teacher recommendation
This one semester course will give
students who have taken Photography
& Photoshop I the opportunity to
further develop their skills and obtain
a deeper understanding of how to use
the Adobe Photoshop and to create
more complicated projects and solve
increasingly more difficult tasks. A
student who completes this course will
have a nearly complete understanding of
the capabilities of Adobe Photoshop.
Motion Graphics Using Adobe After
Effects
0.5 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 with priority
given upper grade level students
Students will work extensively with
Adobe After Effects, and also utilize
digital video cameras, in this New Media
class. Working as a video editor, each
student will be asked to create original
works and create video projects that
may be used during school meetings,
on TATV, or posted to the school’s
YouTube channel. These original video
productions may be used in interactive
web environments, in multimedia
presentations, as well as stand on their
own merit. Students will learn in-depth
knowledge of Adobe After Effects, an
industry standard for this ty Hو