Course Offerings
4532/4633 P Computer Graphics I 9th-12th Grade Prerequisite: None Grad Credit: Fine Art College Prep: CSU/UC (f) This course is one in which students will express their original creativity visually and develop their ability to communicate ideas through a variety of graphic media. Students learn the basics of digital art in preparation of original art, combining typography, page layout, and integrated graphic elements. Students will have an intermediate knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator after finishing this course.
536/4537 P Advanced Dig Photo/Graphics 10th-12th Grade Prerequisite: ‘C’ or better in Computer Graphics I Grad Credit: Fine Art College Prep: CSU/UC (f) This course is a second-year computer arts course, where students explore advanced integration of digital media including digital images and computer graphics. Students work on digital art projects from concept to completion, while focusing on media and visual communication. Students advance their knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. With the completion of this course, all students will have an extensive portfolio showcasing their digital art abilities. Students will have the opportunity to take the Adobe Certificates.
45328/5329 P Video Production 9th-12th Grade Grad Credit: Fine Art College Prep: CSU/UC (f) This course is designed for the student interested in creating and producing videos for documentaries, reports, instruction, and individual creative interests. The course introduces concepts in production, taping, lighting, sound, blue and green screen technology, and linear editing. The student will use WeVideo for production software.
Media Arts Course Information
Pathway to Adobe Certificates
If you take Computer Graphics 1 and the second year Advanced Digital Photo/Graphics you are eligible to take the Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator Certificates!
Career & Job Opportunities
Video Game Design
Creative Director
Art Director
Lead Game Designer
Technical Art Director
Lead Animator Character
Animator Character Rigger
TD Game Designer
Level Designer
Storyboard Artist Concept Artist
Characters Environments Level Artist
3D Animator Visual Effects Animator
3D Modeler Character and Props Texture Artist and more!
Animation/Digital Artist
2D Animator 3D Animator
3D Modeler
Visual Effects Artist
Compositor Storyboard Artist
Concept Artist
Character Designer
Stop Motion Animator and more!
Graphic Design
Graphic Designer
Typographic Designer
Print Designer
Package Designer
Publication Designer
Branding and Identity Designer
Corporate Communications Designer
Environmental and Retail Designer
In House Graphic Designer
Communications Director
Music Industry / Entertainment Designer
And more!
College Solutions
Associate Degrees (2 years)
Associate of Arts
Animation
Graphic Design
Game Design
Web Design & New Media
Bachelor’s Degree (4 year)
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Animation
Graphic Design
Game Development and Design
Web Design & New Media
Advertising
Communication and Media Technology
Illustration
Industrial Design
Motion Pictures Television
Sound Design
Photography
Visual Development
Digital Media
Interns in Media Arts: $24k – 33k per year
Graphic Designer: $29k – 78k per year
Digital Production Artists: $47k – 105K per year
Animators: $45k - $70k
Lead Artists/Animators: $65k - $80k
Game Designers: $40k - $70k
Creative Directors/Lead Designers: $45k - $90k
Note that the salary ranges are based on US earnings. The low number represents what to expect in the first year, and the higher number reflects 5+ years or more of experience. Salary ranges are not exact numbers but a general average to give you an idea of what to expect.