Graphic & Interactive Electives
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Creative Writing
Creative Writing - Grades 7 & 8 (One Semester)
Do you dream about being a writer, screenwriter, or poet? Do you want to discover your hidden potential? Creative Writing is a semester-long course designed to inspire students to develop original pieces through exploring genres of writing such as short stories, screenplays, poetry, and fables. Students will explore basic elements of writing including voice, tone, word choice, dialogue, setting, plot, and film components. They will also develop their style using descriptive and figurative language. Through an array of activities – freewrites, musical inspiration, living tableaux, and art pieces, among others – writers will unlock their imaginations and gain the confidence and skills to create more dynamic writing.
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Graphic Design
GRAPHIC DESIGN (Full Year Commitment)
In this elective, students are introduced to the latest technology in graphic design. At the same time, they are taught about elements of art, principles of design, color theory and typography. Students will utilize these skills to develop compositions to express ideas, communicate messages or to create pleasing art for self-expression. Students also create projects that promote school productions, concerts and events. Apple Pencils, iPad Pros, the Adobe Creative Suite and the Procreate App are used. This year-long course combines beginning and advanced graphic design into one class.
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3D Design & Print Lab
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3D DESIGN & PRINT LAB (Full Year Commitment)
This course will introduce the basics of three-dimensional design and processes. Students will explore the principles and meaning of form, space, function, mass, and structure as they relate to three-dimensional design. It will cover topics that include mechanical drawing, hand-building models/sculptures, mold making, and an introduction to creating, editing, and analyzing 3D models using software programs like TinkerCad and Blender. Students will develop foundational skills to work with and navigate the digital 3D modeling workspace to create 3D objects to print on 3D printers.
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