Interactive Media Graphics

INTERACTIVE MEDIA – GRAPHICS 9-12 Semester
Prereq. – Fundamentals of Information Systems.
This course is designed to allow students to develop skills in formatting and editing raw visual layouts and illustrations using Adobe Photoshop. Students will utilize Adobe Suite Software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Flash) during this course to work with all different medium of graphics creation. Focus will be on usability for the end product with an emphasis being placed on preparing materials to web/print industry standards.
Students will study and practice to PASS the Nationally Recognized Adobe Photoshop Certification Test (this test is worth 25% of their grade and is a Pass/Fall test. Passing to a 700 or higher) After passing the Adobe Photoshop Certification Test students will then learn how After Effects can enhance their projects- taking them to the next level.

INTERACTIVE MEDIA – GRAPHICS II 10-12 Semester
Prereq. – Interactive Media – Graphics I.
A course designed to focus on project-based applications of concepts addressed in Interactive Media: Graphics I. The projects may integrate skills with school, business or community needs. Will include a more in depth look at Photoshop & Illustrator will take place with an emphasis on meeting a need.
Students will study and practice to PASS the Nationally Recognized Adobe InDesign Certification Test (this test is worth 25% of their grade and is a Pass/Fall test. Passing to a 700 or higher)
After passing the Adobe Photoshop Certification Test students will then learn how After Effects can enhance their projects- taking them to the next level. Students will also be given the opportunity to study, practice, and certify in Adobe Illustrator.

Coming in Fall 2019
INTERACTIVE MEDIA – GRAPHICS III 11-12 Semester
Prereq. – Interactive Media – Graphics II.
A course designed to focus on project-based applications of concepts addressed in Interactive Media: Graphics II . The projects may integrate skills with school, business or community needs. Students will focus their learning on study, practicing, and certifying in Adobe Illustrator.
Students will study and practice to PASS the Nationally Recognized Adobe Illustrator Certification Test (this test is worth 25% of their grade and is a Pass/Fall test. Passing to a 700 or higher)
After passing the Adobe Photoshop Certification Test students will then learn how After Effects can enhance their projects- taking them to the next level. Students will also be given the opportunity to study, practice, and certify in Adobe Animate.

Students can study for the ACA Test Prep though our class portal:
https://spark.adobe.com/page/3ISti/
For Username and Password information you must be enrolled in Mrs. Higgins class
Students can schedule extra lab time (Room C) Monday- Friday 7:30- 4:00 pm: before school, lunch, after school, and during Tiger Time.

Class Movie List
**Movie selections- you may look these up on IMBD.com
Various YouTube videos explain today’s economics and personal