The Digital Media & Arts pathway allows students to build skills in digital photography and computer graphics for personal interest or a future in digital media, with opportunities for certificates, degrees, and careers in marketing and graphic design. Students use industry-standard equipment and software to create project portfolios, marketing brochures, catalogs, event fliers and posters, business cards, web page layouts, media announcements, manuals and more. Creativity and design skills are learned as students develop skills in composition and visual design, such as typography and layout, logo, brand design, and color theory.
Course Options
Graphic Arts: This course teaches students professional visual communication skills for career paths in graphic design, digital illustration, marketing, and more
Computer Graphics: This course introduces students to industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create digital art, advertisements, and design projects, focusing on the principles of design and preparing them for careers in fields such as graphic design, digital art, or multimedia production.
Digital Media: This course introduces students to industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create digital art, advertisements, and design projects, focusing on the principles of design and preparing them for careers in fields such as graphic design, digital art, or multimedia production
Visual Imagery: This course introduces students to industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create digital art, advertisements, and design projects, focusing on the principles of design and preparing them for careers in fields such as graphic design, digital art, or multimedia production.
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This program is offered at Creekside High School, Irvine High School, Northwood High School, Portola High School, University High School and Woodbridge High School.
offers a blended learning Computer Graphics course.
Curriculum Standards
Resources
Coastline ROP (Regional Occupation Program): Through our partnership with Coastline ROP, IUSD offers expanded CTE course options after school, such as Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), Pharmacy Technician, Robotics, Retail Sales, and Sports Medicine. These programs include internships to learn career skills and real-world experience that further career and education goals. For more information, see your counselor or visit coastlinerop.org.
Orange County Film Festival: Students in the advanced video and TV/Film courses have opportunities to participate in a variety of regional events to showcase their work.
Post Secondary Education: See your Counselor or the ROP Coordinator for more information about post-secondary options in this pathway.