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Advisory
2013-14 Course Guide
Grad Requirements
Advanced Placement
Career-Tech
Programs of Study
Community Involvement
Helpful Career Links
Communication Arts
Business
Marketing
Culinary
Automotive
Construction
Engineering
Metal Work
Technology
Medical Fields
NJROTC
English
Fine Arts
Fine Arts Band
Fine Arts Choir
Health & Fitness
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Special Ed
World Languages
Other Electives
Running Start
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Arts & Communications Concentration
Graphic Arts & Media Production courses apply technical, creative writing, art, computers, math, and science to career fields such as Advertising, Media, Web Design, Filmmaking, Graphics, Printing, Public Relations, and Communications. Join Wildcat Graphics Club, expand your leadership and skill preparation through annual state competitions.
BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS
Course Code CT0132
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Length one year/one credit
Lab fees for supplies vary from $15
AS SEEN ON TELEVISION (channel 21, that is)!!! Be part of the crew producing Wildcat TV and experience what it's like to work in a broadcast newsroom. Write storeis, conduct on-camera interviews and edit video and audio elements creating programs for our school and community. Use your imagination, creativity and talents as you build strong communications skills using some of the coolest technology available at OHHS. Learn Apple Pro skills towards industry certification. Note: Completion of this course with a "B" or better qualifies for 3 credits from Shoreline Community College or 4 credits from Edmonds Community College.
DIGITAL DESIGN
Course Code CTO108
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Key 30 wpm or MS Word recommended
Length: one semester/one-half credit
Learn Macromedia's Dreamweaver MX, Fireworks MX, and some HTML. Develop website production, teamwork, effective communication and project management skills. Projects include personal and client-specified communications. Note: Completion of Web Design earning a grade of "B" or better, qualifies for 5 credits at Skagit Valley College.
GRAPHIC ARTS/PHOTOGRAPHY
Course Code: CTO135
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: none
Length: one semester/one-half credit
Lab fee $15
Learn photography and graphic arts. Work with digital photography. Design graphics in desktop publishing using Macintosh computers. Learn Apple Pro skills towards industry certification. Qualifies for Career & Tech or Fine Arts credit.
YEARBOOK PRODUCTIONS
Course Code CTO117
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Application process with teacher approval.
Length: one year/one credit
Lab fee $20
Produce the high school yearbook. Develop skills in photography, illustration, feature writing, desktop publishing, and file management. Learn leadership and employability skills for future jobs.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Course Code CTO115
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: none
Length: one year/one credit
Lab fees for supplies $20
Learn photography techniques. Develop and print black and white photos. Learn special photographic techniques and processing. Design projects using the Adobe Creative Suite, darkroom digital photography, digital imagery management and desktop illustrations. Learn Apple Pro skills towards industry certification. Qualifies for Career & Tech or Fine Arts credit.
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS I
Syllabus for Videography I - pdf
Course Code CTO107
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: none
Length: one semester/one-half credit
Lab Fee: $15
Work with video equipment and learn techniques used in the television and movie production industries. Learn lighting, script writing, digital editing, sound recording and mixing. Explore media history, copyright and critical viewing. Note: Completion of this course earning a grade of "B" or better qualifies for 8 college credits at Shoreline Community College.
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS II
Course Code CTO604
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Video Productions. Grade 9 students need teacher permission.
Length: one semester/one-half credit
Lab Fee: $15
Take video production to the next level using advanced computer-aided editing and mixing equipment. Learn special effects, video animation, technical writing and other production techniques. Projects include long-format productions, instructional videos, community documentaries and special event videos. Learn Apple Pro skills towards industry certificaton.
DESKTOP/DIGITAL PUBLISHING
Course Code CTO114
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: none
Length: one semester/one-half credit
Lab Fee: $15
Use Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator and other desktop publishing programs. Utilize digital cameras, scanners, Firewire, CDs, and DVDs. Work in the studio producing projects related to the multimedia production field. Projects include: student magazines, book design, digital photography and other publications. Learn Apple Pro skills towards industry certification. Note: Completion of this course with a grade of "B" or better qualifies for 5 college credits at Skagit Valley College. Course qualifies for Fine Arts or Career and Tech credit.
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