APPLIED ARTS

This program combines both art and science in a field that requires specialized technical knowledge. Students will be guided through the process of capturing sound (audio) and storing it in both the digital and analog mediums for reproduction. Students will learn recording technology through classroom instruction and application of these techniques using professional recording equipment at the school’s multiple studio recording facility. The program will be taught by professionals from the recording industry through real recording sessions with artists from many musical genres including commercials and voice over production. Curriculum content will cover the following: multimedia production, physics of sound, acoustics, multi-track recording/digital audio technology, Pro Tools-Digital Audio Workstations and musical instrument technology, design and application of microphones, computer digital editing and mastering, the audio production console, signal processors, audio for visual production and post production, the music business and sound reinforcement (concert sound).

The Design and Visual Communications program provides students with the skills needed to continue their education at the collegiate level or to pursue careers in the creative industries. Students will complete all components of the 2 year program which consist of conventional and digital skills which provide students an introduction to various visual art and communication careers.

The Multimedia Component emphasizes the creation of digital art for print, video, and electronic media. This component of the program includes courses in: Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Designing for Social Media, and Video Production, as well as, classes in the Adobe Certified Associate for Illustrator and Premiere.

The Photography Component covers the techniques of digital photography highlighting
skills required in advertising, portraiture, multimedia and fine art. Includes courses in: Digital Photography, Multimedia Photography, Product Photography, and Studio Lighting, as well as, classes in the Adobe Certified Associate for Photoshop.

The Digital Reproduction Component emphasizes the use of current technologies in both conventional printing and digital reproduction. This component of the program includes courses in: Design and Reproduction, Screen Printing, and Production Graphics, as well as, classes in the Adobe Certified Associate for InDesign.

Students who have graduated from high school have the option to attend the Design and Visual Communication Program full-time, two sessions per day, for an intensive completion of the program in a single year.

This two-year program immerses students in every facet of the fashion industry, including design, merchandising, marketing, retail, and more. Through hands-on projects and collaboration with industry partners, students learn sewing fundamentals, garment construction, fashion illustration, design concepts, trend research, advertising, visual display, and textile science. Students gain real-world experience through off-campus activities and have the chance to showcase their skills in conferences and competitions as members of FCCLA, a national youth leadership organization. Throughout the program, participants explore fashion-related college opportunities and build a professional portfolio—an invaluable resource for college admissions or entry-level industry positions. *Articulation agreements with Brookdale Community College and LIM College provide eligible students the opportunity to earn advanced college credit toward a fashion degree. Recommended Skills: Comfort with Google and Microsoft applications, basic math proficiency, and strong verbal and written communication. Drawing and sewing experience are helpful but not required.