Learn about photography, photo editing and retouching, graphic manipulation, animation and other multimedia. Learn to create web and print graphics.

Is Computer Graphics / Photography for You?

• Are you the type of student who enjoys technology?
• Do you enjoy taking photographs or would like to to learn more about the fundamentals of photography?
• Do you like working with graphics?
• Are you interested in creating animations?
• Do you like being creative or would like to learn how to manipulate photos and graphics?
• Do you want to keep extending your knowledge by learning new things?
• Do you enjoy learning life long skills that will carry over into your other subjects of study?

Create effects that are seen in magazines, on TV, and on the Web.  Retouch photos, colour, paint, add filters for special effects and make alterations to the photos.  Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of animation, photo editing and graphic manipulation using Adobe software and photo capturing devices. The elements and principles of design for various media will be introduced. Students will use a variety of animation techniques to produce a simple animation; the focus is on basic skills, including planning, keyframing, stage set-up and production, used to create a moving picture. Storyboarding will be used to plan out a final animation project that tells a story. Students learn the fundamentals of consumer-based digital image acquisition, management, composition, manipulation and editing software to improve image composition using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Soundbooth and other titles in the Adobe software lineup.

In intermediate/advanced courses students learn how to create 3D animations and model 3D characters. Students to learn about the advanced features of animation and image editing software as well as video editing techniques such as Green Screening and Color Keying using Adobe Premiere.  Photography techniques are further explored with projects focusing on specialist photography including - timelapse, sequence, panoramic, and portrait photography.

Courses

Graphic Design Intro - 3 credits

Turn simple snapshots into unique photographs. Using Photoshop, learn to edit and enhance photos from the digital camera for printing, illustration and for the Web. Create effects that are seen in magazines, on TV, and on the Web. Retouch photos, colour, paint, mask, use adjustment layers and blend modes as well as filters and smart objects to make alterations to the photos. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of animation, photo editing and graphic manipulation using Adobe software and photo capturing devices. The elements and principles of design for various media will be introduced. Students will use a variety of animation techniques to produce a simple animation; the focus is on basic skills, including planning, keyframing, stage set-up and production, used to create a moving picture. Storyboarding will be used to plan out a final animation project that tells a story.

Students learn the fundamentals of consumer-based digital image acquisition, management, composition, manipulation and editing software to improve image composition using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Lightroom and other titles in the Adobe software collection.

Graphic Design Inter - 3 credits

Prerequisite: Graphic Design Intro

In the first module students will further their animation skills by learning how to design their own animations using 2d and 3d animation software for projects such as company and logo advertisements.

Students explore the evolution of various animation styles and techniques (traditional and digital). Students apply planning, idea development and storytelling techniques to create an effective animation. Students will also be introduced to character modeling using Autodesk Mudbox software.

They will have a thorough understanding of animation basics and know how to incorporate sound and interactivity to create engaging animations. In the second module students will work with their teacher to create a multimedia project of their choice.

Students will submit a project proposal and use the tools at their disposal to meet their outcomes. Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.

In the final module students will work on various photography and graphic editing projects including movie posters, advertisements and relevant graphic projects in the world today. Students acquire original digital images from a digital camera and extend and refine their knowledge of image-editing software. Students focus on composition principles and more advanced editing techniques to enhance images as well as ways to maintain and organize personal libraries.

Graphic Design Adv- 3 credits

Prerequisite: Graphic Design Inter
Photography and graphic editing focus

Students will learn to use the advanced features of animation and image editing software as well as video editing techniques such using Adobe software tools. Students will create interactive presentations using multiple software titles and tools at their disposal.

This course includes a project module where students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.