Digital Photography I 

Grades: 9-12 College Prep: Fine Arts or CTE Credit Prerequisite: None Fee: $30
Description: 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 and Bridge) programs will be used to prepare students in the Photography field. 

Digital Photography II

Grades: 10-12 College Prep: Fine Art or CTE Credit Prerequisite: Digital Photo I Fee: $30  
Description: 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 print images for professional presentation. Adobe Creative Suite CS6 (Photoshop, Bridge and Lightroom) programs will be used to prepare students in the Photography field.  

Digital Photography III 

Grades: 11-12 College Prep: Fine Art or CTE Credit Prerequisite: Digital Photo II Fee: $30 
Description: 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 critiquing 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 Lightroom) programs will be used to prepare students in the Photography field.  

Graphic Design I

Grades: 9-12 College Prep: Fine Arts or CTE Credit Prerequisite: None Fee: $30 
Description: Graphic Design I provides an exploration into the world of visual communication, digital illustration and design. Students will use Photoshop, Illustrator and other Adobe programs to make visually appealing graphics, social media reels, logos, magazine covers, digital artwork, websites, stickers and t-shirt designs informed by the fundamental elements and principles of graphic design. Students will be certified in Adobe Illustrator through the ACA Certification Exam.

Graphic Design II

Grades: 10-12 College Prep: Fine Art or CTE Credit Prerequisite: Graphic Design I Fee: $30 Description: Graphic Design II is an in-depth exploration into the world of visual communication, digital illustration and design. Students will use 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. Students will be certified in Adobe Photoshop through the ACA Certification Exam.

FHS Screen Printing T-Shirt Printing Internship

Grades: 11-12 College Prep: Elective Prerequisite: Graphic Design I Fee: $30 
Description: 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 t-shirts, 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.