This advanced placement course is intended for highly motivated students who are committed to serious study in graphic design, computer illustration, photography or any multi media non sculptural work.  Students will work towards a final goal of producing a professional portfolio to submit to the College Board.  A successful portfolio will earn the student college credit.  This portfolio will contain three sections reflecting quality artwork, the exploration of a theme and the demonstration of the Elements and Principles of Art. UC "f" credit approved

This course will provide an introduction to the basics of animation. Learners use digital tools to create artwork and apply the elements and principles of art and design, as well as the principles of animation. Learners in this course create artworks demonstrating the elements of art: Animation Basics, Principles of Animation, Character Design, Backgrounds, Movement, Script and Storyboards.

Photography 3 exposes students to professional level technical and fine art photography experience.  These advanced visual art students will work on a variety of skills in materials, concepts and techniques. By studying the major art movements, genres and significant artists in history, and exposure to the cultural and social influences of art, students will become fluent in articulating and identifying these elements in an artwork.  An area of artistic voice and style is also developed. Students must focus on either a particular subject matter or medium and produce a body of work for a gallery showing. A portfolio worthy of inspection by colleges, scholarship committees, and potential employers is produced. This is a CTE capstone course. UC "f" credit approved