2d Animation T403112 (Tech Credit)

This course introduces students to the basics of digital animation with specific focus on 2D computer animation tools. Topics will include: The Adobe Animate interface, setting up your stage and timeline layers, creating 2D characters and environments using vector based drawings and objects, importing bitmapped images, optimizing sound files for multimedia production. Your completed animations can be used on website, video productions or other artistic multimedia works. The 12 principals of animation, elements and principals of design and color theory will be integrated into your animation projects.  Articulated credit agreements are pending with St. Paul College and Century College.

2D Animation for the Visual Artist V407001 (Art Credit):

This course introduces students to the basics of digital animation with specific focus on 2D computer animation tools. Topics will include: The Adobe Animate interface, setting up your stage and timeline layers, creating 2D characters and environments using vector based drawings and objects, importing bitmapped images, optimizing sound files for multimedia production. Your completed animations can be used on website, video productions or other artistic multimedia works. The 12 principals of animation, elements and principals of design and color theory will be integrated into your animation projects. Articulated credit agreements are pending with St. Paul College and Century College.

3D Animation T403102 :

In this course students will apply the 12 principals of animation to the creation 3D animations using Autodesk Maya 3D animation software. This is a hands-on course where the students will model and create their own 3D environments and objects and animate them.

Digital Imaging T407601:

Students will create and manipulate digital images using Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator software. Topics include bitmapped vs. vector images, image file formats, digital photography, scanning, elements and principles of design, color theory, design for print vs web display, printing technology and color separation. Projects include logo design, brochure design, postcard, children’s book cover and movie posters. Students will explore careers in graphic design and visual communications.  Articulated credit agreements are pending with St. Paul College and Century College.

High School News Story Production T401002:

High School News Story Production is focused on news style interviewing and storytelling. During preproduction students learn the valuable skills of planning a news story, including preparing open-ended questions, locating suitable interviewees, set up cameras, microphones and studio lighting. During production students get hands on work with actually filming various interviews using what they learn about camera angles & movements and framing their shot. In the post production phase they learn to edit their video footage using Adobe Premiere. Students in this class will work independently with their crew to create and gather content for the weekly Hawks Nest News show. There are no perquisites for this course. This course is articulated with Hennepin Technical College.

Technical Video Production T400161:

Technical Video Production 1 provides students with a basic understanding of the technology behind video production, and some of the ways in which it is created to achieve its desired effect on an audience. Students will learn about video project management by studying video production techniques including pre-production, production and postproduction with focus on creating digital video. Students will learn equipment setup and care, applying camera angles, camera movements and framing using the rule of thirds. They will then plan a short production by creating a detailed storyboard. Upon completion of their planning and filming phases, students will learn editing skills using Adobe Premiere software. Editing skills will include importing various types of audio and video clips, adding titles, credits, recording voice-overs, color correcting and inserting effects and transitions. Students will explore visual technology careers through guest speakers, field trips, and research in the school’s College and Career Center. This course is articulated with Hennepin Technical College.

Video Special Effects T407301:

This course will introduce the student to the foundations of motion graphics. Students will explore animation and visual effects for video, film, web, and games.