Digital Arts
Lake Mary Preparatory
School
Interactive Design (3D
Animation)
The purpose of this course is to expand the science of the
organization, functionality, and structure of user interface design
and interactive applications. The course will integrate multimedia,
animation, and sound in design applications.
The course will include, but not be limited to the following: the
process, practice, and tools of design, object-oriented program
features, technologies (frames, documents, windows, supplemental
plug-ins, ActiveX, Shockwave, JavaScript, and searchable database),
form and function, user interaction and feedback, event handlers,
document object model, cross-platform compatibility, color theory,
navigation, graphics, image rollovers, dynamic text and pages,
tables, animations, buttons, typography, career opportunities in
interactive programming and design, and emerging standards.
Film
The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for study
and experience in the many aspects, roles, and careers associated
with the film industry. The course will include, but not limited
to, the following: technical terminology as applied to the film
industry, role and influence of film in history, culture, society
and individual lifestyles, collaborative work ethic for the film
industry, connection between film and other subject areas,
production techniques for film (lighting, sound, scenic design,
costuming, makeup, direction, animation, graphic design,
choreography, as well as business management), vocational and
recreational pursuits in the film industry, and analysis,
evaluation and critiquing of film production and design.
Graphic Design
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop skills
in graphic design. Students will learn layout, typography, and
design to create images and products that reflect knowledge of the
elements of art and principles of design. The course will include,
but not be limited to, the following: use of equipment and
materials, art and graphic design vocabulary, media, processes, and
techniques, elements of art and principles of design, formal,
expressive, and conceptual elements, critical thinking and
analysis, technological and historical trends and events,
connections between graphic design and other subject areas, graphic
design in marketing, advertising, and publishing, personal and
social benefits, collaborative skills, legal and ethical issues,
and career opportunities.
