2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...

PrnAV – PRINCIPLES OF ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
½ credit
Video production is probably the most universally known of all visual media and is an integral component
of many technology applications. The student will apply information technology applications when
completing Arts, A/V Technology and Communications cluster projects. The student is expected to user
personal information management, email, Internet, writing and publishing, presentation, and spreadsheet
or database applications.
Animat – ANIMATION
Grade Placement: 10 – 12
1 credit
A technical course designed to develop advanced knowledge and skills in using computers for all aspects
of motion graphics. Students use specialized computer software to create models, draw characters,
backgrounds, vehicles, scenes, or objects, and to design and produce multimedia presentations that use
pictures and sound to deliver a message.
AdvAni – ADVANCED ANIMATION
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
2 credits
Prerequisite: Animation
This course is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment I computer animation.
Designed as a continuation to 3-D scenes and computer animation using industry standard software and
hardware, and will include storyboarding. Design and composition will be used to create 3-D scenes.
This course will enhance skill development in modeling, materials development, camera placement,
lighting, effective composition, storyboarding and animation.
AVProd– AUDIO / VIDEO PRODUCTION
Prerequisite: Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
Grade Placement: 10 – 12
1 credit
Students will learn how to produce broadcast journalism shows by creating various productions to include
the LHS NEWS on cable television. Students in this course will demonstrate the ability to access,
analyze, evaluate, and produce communication in a variety of forms. Students will focus on preproduction,
production, and post-production audio and video activities. They will study laws and ethical
considerations that affect broadcast journalism, learn the role and function of broadcast journalism;
critique and analyze the significance of visual representations.
AdAVPr – ADVANCED AUDIO / VIDEO PRODUCTION
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
2 credits
Prerequisite: Audio / Video Production
This is a continuation of the learning process from Audio/Video Production. Students will develop an
increasing understanding of the industry with a focus on pre-production, production and post-production
audio and video activities.
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