Sandia Prep Curriculum Guide 2018 - 2019

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classes introduce students to more complex processes including the traditional silver process, cliche-verre, cyanotype, and hand-coloring. 34
Digital Media & Communications Rotation for Grades 6 and 7 on page 7 DIGITAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS Because the ever-expanding world of communication is one without boundaries, today’s students must be prepared to adapt to all emerging forms of media. The Digital Media & Communications (DMC) program teaches fundamental skills and concepts required in that rapidly evolving and highly stimulating media environment. DMC courses allow students the freedom and creative space to design, problem solve, and confidently maneuver the world of global communication. They create effective visual presentations, write clearly for a specific audience, and create, manipulate, and analyze digital images. From traditional reporting, writing and photography to cutting-edge computer design and programming, students explore the capabilities of professional tools and platforms. All courses in this department are project- and productbased, challenging students to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world demands. Digital Multimedia and Filmmaking Grade 8 This class is an introduction to digital filmmaking techniques and processes, from scripting and storyboarding to shooting and editing. Students who enroll in this class must pass filmmaking “boot camp” with lessons covering equipment, lighting, audio, camera shots, and editing. Students use state-of-the-art cameras and software in the digital media lab to create many interesting video projects, such as movie trailers, commercials, music videos, and short stories. This course prepares students for 21st century graphic design, digital imaging, animation, desktop publishing, and web page design. Students learn to harness the power of Adobe’s Creative Suite which includes PhotoShop, Illustrator, LightRoom, Animate, InDesign, Audition, DreamWeaver, and Muse. Graphic Design Grade 9-12 A one-semester elective Students with an interest in Photoshop and Illustrator develop skills using Adobe’s powerful applications in graphic design projects including movie posters, magazine covers, and photo colorization. Units include digital photography, scanning, advanced layer applications, and masking techniques, as well as mastery of the pen tool and the shape builder tool. 35
Page 1: Curriculum Guide Middle School & Up
Page 5 and 6: CONTENTS The Sandia Prep Program ..
Page 7 and 8: SANDIA PREP FACULTY The Prep facult
Page 9 and 10: Independent Study for Seniors Senio
Page 11 and 12: MIDDLE SCHOOL We believe it is impo
Page 13 and 14: UPPER SCHOOL Curriculum Overview Ou
Page 15 and 16: Students Entering Grades 12 in 2018
Page 17 and 18: ENGLISH Critical reading, logical t
Page 19 and 20: SENIOR ENGLISH COURSES During each
Page 21 and 22: of knowledge and understanding, and
Page 23 and 24: analyze and draw reasoned conclusio
Page 25 and 26: SCIENCE Sandia Prep endeavors to in
Page 27 and 28: fundamentals of ecology (energy flo
Page 29 and 30: This course emphasizes the influenc
Page 31 and 32: Rights in historical and philosophi
Page 33 and 34: MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE MODERN LANGU
Page 35 and 36: expression in Spanish. Spanish 5 -
Page 37 and 38: arre work. Students explore other g
Page 39: Performing/Visual Art Rotation for
Page 43 and 44: Applied Digital Design 1 Grades 10-
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Sandia Prep Curriculum Guide 2018 - 2019

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