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Keoni Paakaula Grade12

 

Computer Art [4141 (Alt 9,10,11,12)]
Semester (may be repeated), Prerequisite: Art History, Theory and Practice.
 
In Computer Art, students create still and animated two and three-dimensional digital images using a variety of graphic software programs.  Students design and manipulate original images to communicate ideas using the techniques and concepts basic to digital technology.  Students learn to analyze visual designs and communication techniques used in computer imaging in a variety of media.  All artwork and research will be done on the computer.  Students learn the basics of several graphic and web design software programs such as Photoshop and Cinema 4D XL.  Still images will be printed and included in the student's portfolio.  Students will create an animated project which will be displayed on the Kamehameha Schools Visual Arts Department web site.
 
Students interested in computer technology, graphic or visual arts would find this course helpful.  Advanced students will learn additional techniques for creating computer images as well as produce more complex 2D and 3D animation.