CAWD

1st Semester:

3D Graphics:

• Modeling
• Lighting
• Texturing
• Animation
• Character Creation
• Emphasis of creating emotion and and story to digital creations, from simple to complex

Video Editing:

• Creating narratives using 3D content, as well as video footage with sound effects. This will incorporate both video and audio editing software.

2D Design:

• Basics of image manipulation software
• Using Photoshop and Illustrator to create textures, terrain maps, and other work specifically for use in 3D projects
• Use of Photoshop and Illustrator to create stand alone artwork, as illustrations, photo projects, etc
• Traditional hand sketches, including but not limited to specific drawing techniques, still life’s, concept art, and storyboards.

Game Design

• Introduction to Unreal Development Kit

Midterm Exam:

Midterms in Computer Animation and Web Page Design will consist of 5 days of projects. 4 days will concentrate on 3D specific project(s). The 5th day will concentrate on 2D design skills, both hand created and on the computer.

2nd Semester:

Web Design:

• XHTML
• CSS
• Flash
• Actionscript
• Javascript

2D Design:

• Exploring past, current, and future trends and best practices of web design.
• Web Graphics and optimization
• Site Layouts
• Continued work with hand drawn art creating logos, layouts, and related topics

Final Exam:

• Online Portfolio featuring your best work; not limited to CAWD work.  Include other abilities such as creative writing, song witting, traditional artwork, etc.

Dual Enrollment Opportunities:

During the 2nd semester students with appropriate Accuplacer scores will have the opportunity to “dual enroll” in the Vermont State College System as well as CTE. During this time you may earn college credit for your time in CAWD, specifically the courses “Web Development” and “Introduction to Flash Animation“. Students must meet minimum requirements in program grade and Accuplacer test results to be eligible, in addition to recommendation from the instructor.

Certification Opportunities:

At the end of our XHTML/CSS component, students who we feel are ready may take the World Organization of Webmaster Certification Exam. This exam is run by an internationally recognized organization know for their work on internet technologies and standards. Last year we had every student who took the exam earn a certification, a success we are very proud of.