This course provides students with a good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 7.0, a powerful 2D graphic editing program used to change and colorize images, retouch proofs, and create original and composite artwork. Students will learn each of Photoshop’s tools and then apply them to self-designed projects. At the end of the term, each student will design a final collage of works to be displayed in an NYA Internet Gallery.

This course uses an advanced graphics program by MetaTools. Bryce 5 is an application that offers a simple way to design and render natural 3D worlds and abstract 3D sculptures. It is the ideal entry into the world of 3D graphics. Students will learn how to design terrain, materials, light sources, clouds, water and many other objects that Bryce 5 lets the user control. It is recommended that students complete Computer Graphics I before enrolling in Computer Graphics II.

This course covers the advanced aspects of Bryce 5 and Eovia’s Carrera Studio. Topics will include the material editor, the terrain editor, animation, and the integration with other programs such as Photoshop and Poser. Students will need to be able to think and work independently as they design projects that will demonstrate their knowledge of the material they have learned. Students will complete a minimum of three animations using Bryce and eight still projects. There will be no final exam.
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics I and II and instructor permission.

This semester course covers the basics of computer programming. The language covered is yet to be determined but will most likely be Visual Basic, 2010. Topics that may be covered are basic data structures, application design, database organization and web integration.

This semester course introduces students to the planning and design of the NYA yearbook. During the fall semester, the yearbook theme, cover and page layouts are chosen, and the yearbook page ladder is created. This work will be done in conjunction with the editor and the NYA Yearbook club. Activities include contacting advertisers, copywriting, and proofing pages. Students must produce quality work in small groups or alone, must be able to handle deadline pressure, and should expect to spend additional time outside of the class working on the publication.