Program of Studies 2011-2012 - Gorham High School!

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540 Graphic Arts 1 0.5 Credit This course will emphasize principles of design, and methods of printing such as screen, lithography, and block. Students will be able to demonstrate and explain their design work as they study and experiment with a variety of printing processes. Students will also be introduced to traditional photography through the use of pinhole cameras. During the course the students will be exposed to a number of technological methods of image generation and reproduction such as scanning, desktop publishing and digital cameras. Application of these skills will be required. (A Lab Fee will be assessed for projects beyond regular classroom projects.) 545 Graphic Arts 2 0.5 Credit In this class, students will do a study of 35 mm photography and the graphic arts industry. They will explore career opportunities as they study more technical methods of copy preparation and the organizational steps in the processes of lithography and screen-printing including multi color, halftones and critical registration. Students will also be involved in a number of projects requiring them to work with “customers” to produce a specific graphics product. (A Lab Fee will be assessed for projects beyond regular classroom projects.) 550 Digital Media 0.5 Credit This class provides an introduction to digital multimedia development and implementation with an emphasis on electronic still imaging. Topics covered include; Adobe Photoshop, introduction to basic web page design, elements of good design and layout, digital image creation and manipulation, combining a series of image elements into a single composition and, if time allows, the incorporation of audio, video, and animated components in web-based multimedia. Students will learn to use digital imaging technology such as digital cameras and scanners to capture, manipulate, display and print images. Emphasis will be placed on learning how to use Adobe Photoshop, a digital imaging program that is used by digital imaging professionals. After introductory lessons students will plan for and create a series of digital media projects. Students can also access state of the art colored printing technology to make "photo quality" color prints of their work. 560 Television Production 0.5 Credit In this course students will learn how to operate and use portable camcorders, Non Linear Digital editing equipment, video switchers, character generator software, and sound and lighting boards. Students will practice camera movements, identify elements of good composition, and learn about the art of video making. Throughout the course students will work on individual and group video projects. We will also discuss media and how it affects our society and explore “Media Literacy - the ability to understand and evaluate all the symbol systems of a society and to access, analyze, evaluate and produce communications in a diversity of forms.” Strong emphasis will be placed on developing critical viewing skills both technical and conceptual. Students will be required to purchase two digital mini DV tapes for this class. 570 Web Page Design 0.5 Credit This class is designed for those students who want to learn how to build an effective web site but who do not want to learn about the complicated code that is often used to build sites. You will learn how to: Purchase your own domain name Purchase your own web space (web hosting service) Set up your web hosting service Move files from your computer to the web server Use Adobe Photoshop to create beautiful graphics for your web site Use Adobe Dreamweaver web page building software to create your web site (Purchasing a domain name and hosting service is not a requirement for the course; we are simply going to show you how!) Throughout the class, you will build several sites that will incorporate a variety of text and media. The emphasis will always be on effective web page design. The look of the site and the functionality of the site are equally important! 580 Electronic Media Exploration 0.5 Credit This class will give you an opportunity to further explore electronic media. You may choose to focus on digital media, TV production, web page design OR you can choose to explore NEW areas of study related to topics that were not covered in the introductory classes (ie; Adobe Flash). Students taking this class should be self directed and highly motivated. You will be required to propose and develop a series of projects that will be completed throughout the semester, keep a daily journal of your work, and create and maintain an online portfolio. Prerequisite: Digital Media, TV Production, or Web Page Design. Program of Studies: 2011-2012 Page 24
VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Gorham High School is associated with two (2) vocational centers. Westbrook is the primary vocational center. Students may attend Portland only if the program is not offered at Westbrook. Both of these centers offer more detailed explanations of their courses in their handbooks available in the Guidance Office. These programs are offered to students during their junior and senior years. Transportation is provided by the Gorham School District. Students are required to ride the bus each way, unless they have received parent and administrative approval to use car transport. WESTBROOK REGIONAL VOCATIONAL CENTER Automotives Building Trades Business Management Commercial Truck Driving Computer Repair and Networking Culinary Arts Drafting Early Childhood Occupations Electricity Heavy Equipment Marketing Education Medical Occupations Public Safety Web Page Design Westbrook A.M. - Juniors Westbrook P.M. - Seniors All W.R.V.C. courses are sequential and are two years in length. A student must satisfactorily complete the first year before continuing into the second year. Interested students should see individual description folders for more complete information about each course and then visit W.R.V.C. for firsthand observation of course activities. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Automotive Technology is a challenging and exciting program that explores the intricacies of repairing and diagnosing complex modern automobiles. Our program is certified by the National Automotive Technical Educational Foundation (NATEF) and Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES). In the first year, students will spend one day on classroom theory and the next day with shop-based skills. Students will need to keep a notebook for each quarter and write a work order for each shop day. The first quarter is focused on safety and how to operate shop equipment. Second and third quarters cover brake systems and steering and suspension systems. The last quarter covers engine performance, which includes ignition, fuel, and emission systems. In the second year, students begin to do more hands-on work with includes diagnostic skills. Students will create and present hands-on projects to classmates about how and why they fixed a particular system. Students will keep a portfolio to document each day’s work in the shop. We encourage students to prepare for and take national and state sponsored exam. 950 Automotives I WRVC 2 Credits 951 Automotives II WRVC 3 Credits BUILDING TRADES: Participation in this program provides a first-hand experience in the construction of a house. Site planning, rough framing, roofing, exterior finish, interior finish and cabinetry, to name a few, of the topics covered. Safeties, hand tools, proper operation of portable and stationary power tools are also addressed. Students will learn about the latest technology in building materials and processes used in the residential construction industry. 952 Building Trades I WRVC 2 Credits 953 Building Trades II WRVC 3 Credits BUSINESS DEPARTMENT: The Business program includes Microsoft Office 2007, Accounting, QuickBooks, Human Resources and Business Operations Management, and the opportunity to become Microsoft Office Certified. The program is designed to provide students with entry-level skills in the administrative and bookkeeping area and to introduce students to post-secondary opportunities in business, management, accounting, and the administrative support area. Students can choose to enroll in one or two courses as electives to complement their schedule, or they can follow the traditional Tech I schedule where they enroll in Periods 2 and 3 their first year and Periods 5 and 6 their second year. Program of Studies: 2011-2012 Page 25
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