ANIMATION 1 | GRADES 9-12 | 5 CREDITS
Students will create their own computer animated short cartoon films. This course will focus on character creation, storytelling, sound and special effects working with the Flash MX program. This is a hands-on class. If you love the movies, like working on computers, and want to know "how did they do that" this is the class for you.
ANIMATION 2 | GRADES 10-12 | 5 CREDITS
Animation 2 is a continuation of the concepts and skills presented in Animation 1. The following concepts will be presented: special effects, broadcast motion design, creature animation and character animation. Students will create both short movies and computer games. Prerequisite: Animation 1.
ART 1 | GRADES 9-12 | 5 CREDITS
This introductory class is designed to familiarize the students with the Basic Elements and Principles of Art. The students will be introduced to the elements and principles through a combination of hands on projects and art history. Students will experience drawing and painting from a variety of subjects including still life, landscapes, figure drawing and portraiture.
ART 2 | GRADES 10-12 | 5 CREDITS
This advanced course allows the students to progress to a more creative approach using the Basic Elements and Principles of Art introduced in Art 1. Students will experience a wider variety of tools and techniques with a heavier concentration placed on the Art History and the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and design. Prerequisite: Art 1
ART 3/ PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT | GRADE 11-12 | 5 CREDITS
This course is designed for the student that needs to develop and prepare a suitable portfolio to present during the college admittance process. This course will allow students to prepare 20 significant examples of their work showing a variety of media. The mediums will include painting, drawings, sculptures, prints, pastels, pen & ink and photography. A substantial number of their works will demonstrate their drawing skills, e.g.: preferably from life, figures, landscapes, portraits, etc. The history of techniques and artists will be introduced to the students as it relates to the particular projects. This course will also provide the students with the opportunity to create slides and a digital portfolio as well. Prerequisite: Art 1
SCULPTURE 1 | GRADES 9-12 | 5 CREDITS
Sculpture 1 will provide opportunities for students to develop powers of expression by visual, three-dimensional means. Students will work using a variety of sculptural methods including additive, subtractive, manipulative and substitution. Students will construct three-dimensional artwork from a multitude of materials such as: wire, clay, wood, paper, soap, etc. Looking at past as well as more contemporary sculptors will aid in the incorporation of Art History in this class. Students will also participate in aesthetic conversation while viewing art and ending with class critiques.
SCULPTURE 2 | GRADES 10-12 | 5 CREDITS
Sculpture 2 will further develop students sculptural design skills. New methods and materials will be introduced, including: stone carving, mold making, mosaics and wheel thrown ceramics. Art history will also be explored more deeply. Students will participate in class critiques and aesthetic conversation while viewing art. Prerequisite: Sculpture 1
Culinary I is a course that includes sanitation, safety, weights and measures, food preparation, technology, consumerism, and nutrition. Course content involves the basic concepts of food preparation; meal planning, shopping, basic skills instruction and critical thinking skills that can be applied in a professional working environment and the home kitchen. The Culinary I course was cooperatively developed with Atlantic Cape Community College. Any student that attends the ACCC's culinary academy may receive credit by meeting the following criteria: 1. Obtaining a C or better in the Culinary I class. 2. Passing the sanitation exam 3 and passing the ACCC proficiency requirements.
CULINARY ARTS 2/3 | GRADES 11 -12 | 5 CREDITS
WOOD TECHNOLOGY 1 | GRADES 9-12 | 5 CREDITS
Wood Technology 1 is the basic introductory course in wood technology and woodworking. The course provides the pupil with the skills, procedures, safety procedures, wood working basics, and shop orientations necessary for advanced study in woodworking and cabinetry.
WOOD TECHNOLOGY 2 | GRADES 10-12 | 5 CREDITS
Wood Technology 2 is the second level course in wood technology and woodworking. It provides the pupil with the more advanced skills, procedures, safety procedures, wood working basics, and shop orientations necessary in woodworking and cabinetry. More emphasis is placed on individual skill development and original project work. Prerequisite: Wood Technology 1.
