Visual Arts
hero-banner
Audio/Video Production
Audio/Video Production
2-Year Program | Available for 11th & 12th Grade
Home campus prerequisite (recommended & preferred): Principles of of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications (8th grade) and Digital Art & Animation (9th or 10th grade)
Courses Offered at LaGrone
Year 1:
-
Audio Video Production I & Lab (Fall semester) (2 credits)
-
Audio Video Production II & Lab (Spring semester) (2 credit)
Year 2:
-
Practicum in Audio Video Production (Full year) (2 credits)
Knowledge and skills learned
-
Audio & video recording and editing in Adobe Premiere Pro
-
Cinematic storytelling
-
Short film workflow
-
Live studio broadcasting
-
Live sports broadcasting (with paid job opportunities)
-
Client-based film production
Certifications Offered*
-
Adobe Certification in Premiere Pro
*Certification dependent on passing exam scores
25-26 Course Fees: $55/year
*Subject to change*
Program Testimonials
AV gives amazing insight and opportunities about a career in studio production and the teachers are amazing!
- LaGrone Student
Graphic Design & Illustration
Graphic Design
2 Year Program | Available for 11th & 12th Grade
Home campus prerequisite (recommended & preferred): Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications (8th grade) and Digital Art & Animation (9th or 10th grade)
Courses Offered at LaGrone
Year 1:
-
Graphic Design I & Lab (Fall semester) (2 credit)
-
Graphic Design II & Lab (Spring semester) (2 credits)
Year 2:
-
Practicum in Graphic Design (Full year) (2 credits)
Knowledge and skills learned
-
Logo design & branding
-
Package design
-
Typography
-
Digital illustration
-
Raster & vector image creation using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
-
Touchscreen monitors & stylus work
Certifications Offered
-
Adobe Certification in Photoshop
-
Adobe Certification in Illustrator
*Certification dependent on passing exam score
25-26 Course Fees: $35/year
*Subject to change*
Commercial Photography
Commercial Photograhy
2 Year Program | Available for 11th & 12th Grade
Home campus prerequisite (recommended & preferred): Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications (8th grade) and Digital Art & Animation (9th or 10th grade)
Courses Offered at LaGrone
Year 1:
-
Commercial Photography I & Lab (Fall semester) (2 credit)
-
Commercial Photography II & Lab (Spring semester) (2 credits)
Year 2:
-
Practicum in Commercial Photography (Full year) (2 credits)
Knowledge and skills learned
-
Use a camera in manual mode
-
Lighting, posing, and styling
-
Advertising, marketing and branding
-
Image editing in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic
-
Portfolio & website development
-
Onsite workshops at local businesses
Certifications Offered
-
Adobe Certification in Photoshop
*Certification dependent on passing exam score
25-26 Course Fees:
Year 1 - $50
Year 2 - $35
*Subject to change*
Program Testimonials
Photography is a great class to take if you are really interested in learning about how to use a camera and working on your artistic style.
- LaGrone Student
There's just more opportunities at LaGrone. I’ve never held a real camera until coming here. I’m deeply grateful to have been able to come here and meet a wonderful teacher.
- LaGrone Student
I was in this program in high school and now I’m a full time photographer for Fossil doing watch product photography! Such an amazing program that put me ahead of my peers in college.
- LaGrone Alumna
Animation
Animation
2 Year Program | Available for 11th & 12th Grade
Home campus prerequisite (recommended & preferred): Principles of Arts, A/V Technology & Communications (8th grade) and Digital Art & Animation (9th or 10th grade)
Courses Offered at LaGrone
Year 1:
-
Animation I & Lab (Fall semester) (2 credit)
-
Animation II & Lab (Spring semester) (2 credits)
Year 2:
-
Practicum in Animation (Full year) (2 credits)
Knowledge and skills learned
-
Frame-by-frame animation
-
Tweening, rigging, lighting, perspective & coding
-
Character design & appeal
-
Scriptwriting & storyboarding
-
ActionScript and interactive media
Certifications Offered
-
Adobe Certification in Photoshop
*Certification dependent on passing exam score
25-26 Course Fees: $25/year
*Subject to change*
Program Testimonials
Animation is an amazing class that lets your imagination run wild. You have so much creative freedom and tools at your finger tips.
- LaGrone Student
It's a fun class with a great and helpful teacher, and helps you learn beautiful and useful skills for the animation community.
- LaGrone Student
I would say animation is a great class to take if you’re interested in cartoons, anime, or stop motion. It’s also a great skill to have in visual arts. You can make great friends in animation and I highly recommend it.
- LaGrone Student