Digital Photography I
(Can count as Fine Arts credit.):
Complete your Fine Arts or CTE credit through the viewfinder of a digital camera. This course introduces students to the basic tools and processes of digital photography through DSLR camera functions, composition and photo correction. Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Bridge) programs will be used to prepare students in the Photography field. *Fee required.
Digital Photography II
(Prerequisite: Digital Photo I):
Advanced digital camera operation and processes of digital photography including: lighting, composition, equipment, editing, and software are the focus of this course. Through weekly photo assignments (portraiture, studio lighting, black and white, nature, object/product, etc.) students will photograph, scan, edit, and 32 print images for professional presentation. Adobe Creative Suite CS6 (Photoshop, Bridge and Lightroom) programs will be used to prepare students in the Photography field. College Credit through Dual Enrollment is available for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Fee required.
Digital Photography III
(Prerequisite: Digital Photo I and Digital Photo II):
This is the most advanced Digital Photography class offered at FHS. The focus of this course will be developing skills to produce larger projects both photographically and through Photoshop and other digital Software techniques. Students will learn critique skills and how to produce cohesive bodies of work. Printing and mounting techniques for gallery presentation will also be explored. The ins and outs of the Photography world will be studied to ensure that students are industry ready upon graduation. Adobe Creative Suite CS6 (Photoshop, Bridge and Light room) programs will be used to prepare students in the Photography field. Fee required.
Graphic Design I
(Can count as Fine Arts Credit):
Graphic Design I provides an exploration into the world of visual communication and advertising. Students will use the Photoshop and Illustrator programs to make visually appealing graphics, logos, magazine covers, digital artwork, websites, stickers and t-shirt designs informed by the fundamental elements and principles of graphic design. *Fee required.
Graphic Design II
Graphic Design II is an in depth exploration into the world of visual communication and advertising. Students will use the Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to create graphics, layouts, logos, infographics, magazine covers, digital artwork, websites, stickers and t-shirt designs informed by the fundamental elements and principles of graphic design. *Fee required.
Graphic Design III: FHS Screen Printing T-Shirt Printing Internship
This class provides a practical application of design through our school-based student-lead screen printing business, Flag High Screen Printing. The students learn to run a screen printing business where they are able to design tshirts, stickers and much more. Students learn the ins and outs of running a team-based business that is focused on the application of skills acquired throughout previous design classes. *Fee required
