A MILLION DOLLAR PROGRAM
Total money received for student scholarships since 1993: $1,156,950
In their first year, students will learn basic art skills, principles of design, and how to prepare attractive printed pieces working on Macintosh computers. Learn how to use the up-to-date Adobe product line to develop good work habits and creative problem solving techniques.
In the second year of the program, an advanced curriculum is taught with a professional approach to various skills, techniques, and practices within the Design fields. Macintosh computers, digital video and still cameras, high resolution scanners and CD burners are used in this course. Adobe CS, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, along with Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver software programs are explored. Students will complete a web page created in HTML, and post their student designed portfolio based on individual career/educational goals. Job placement is an option during second semester for senior students only. Students will prepare competitive portfolios so previous experiences in art is strongly recommended. Students who qualify as Tech Prep may earn up to 12 semester hours of college credit.
Junior class meets 1-3 period.
Senior class meets 6-8 period.
Valley Forge High School
Mrs. Kim Weber
Mrs. Rebecca Wunderle
