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Drawing
Course Number: 7021
Course Length: semester
Credits: .5
Fee: $25.00
Open To: freshmen, sophomores,
juniors and seniors
Students will develop fundamental drawing skills
through observational drawing, perspective, as well
as other styles such as abstract, imaginary drawings,
and surrealism. Projects will utilize a variety of
media, including graphite, conte, charcoal, and
colored pencils. Design and composition are
emphasized. A sketchbook is required, and is used to
practice techniques and work through visual ideas.
Prerequisite: None
Graphic Design
Course Number: 7022
Course Length: semester
Credits: .5
Fee: $25.00
Open To: all
This course is an introduction to the field of Graphic
Design in the desktop computer format. Students
will learn the basics of Adobe Creative Suite, which
includes Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. The
course includes a brief history of Graphic Design,
essential vocabulary, layout design principles and
methods for achieving strong visual communication.
Projects may include: digital collage, branding and
logo design, business cards and letterhead design,
poster design, grid layout concepts and cover art.
These skills may be used in a number of areas where
personal presentation, (interviews), persuasion,
(advertising), and clear visual communication is
valued. Highly recommended for students interested
in working for various school publications such as
HyBreeze and the Yearbook.
Recommended: Art Foundations or Drawing
Graphic Design:
Yearbook
Course Number: 7022A
Course Length: year
Credits: 1.0
Fee: $25.00
Open To: all
This course is for students who are storytellers. You’ll
learn photojournalism and write short essays that
capture a year in the life of our students. You’ll learn
the fundamentals of graphic design through the real
world experience of producing the 240 page BBHHS
yearbook: Beehive. You’ll learn Adobe Creative
Suite, (Photoshop and InDesign), layout design,
photojournalism, interviewing skills, and themed
story building. Basics of small business fundamentals
and the importance of teamwork and time
management are also included. Staff management
will attend summer training with our publisher to
learn best practices in creative, responsible yearbook
production.
Required: Applications for course enrollment must
be completed by mid-February of the prior year. This
involves a basic photo and writing assignment as
well as art and/or English teacher recommendation.
Portfolio Preparation
Course Number: 7040
Course Length: year
Credits: 1.0
Fee: $42.00
Open To: seniors
Students will work cooperatively with the instructor
to create a portfolio of art work which best showcases
students’ talents for college or art school admission
requirements. Successful completion of this course
will include creating, matting, photographing and
labeling twelve or more pieces of art. An inventory,
written recommendations and interview procedures
will also be included. Sketchbook required. Additional
materials as needed.
Prerequisite: Advanced Art AND recommendation
of art teacher. Summer portfolio development
is recommended.
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