Digital Animation
No Prerequisites
Students gain experiences related to computer animation by using graphics and design concepts. Students solve problems not “solve problems” but “produce creative animation videos” involving 2-D and 3-D object manipulation, storyboarding, texturing/mapping, lighting concepts, and environmental geometry. Students create a variety of animations that reflect real-world applications and are introduced to 3-D animation software. Production of a digital portfolio showcasing examples of original student work is included. Students create a professional digital portfolio website of completed work.
Graphic Communications System
No Prerequisites
Graphic Communications System focuses on creating computer graphic images for display on the World Wide Web. Students acquire knowledge regarding the difference between Web graphics and print graphics. Through class projects, students create work using both bitmap (photographic/ pixel) and vector (geometric shapes) image-making software. By developing quality art images, students learn the highly transferable skills of visual communication. These skills are increasingly in demand in our webconnected world. Students create a professional digital portfolio website of completed work.
(Updated 10/14/25)