Course Descriptions
 Fine Art or Practical Art ~

3D Computer Animation 1-2

is an ROP multilevel class that focuses on the art of computer animation. In level 1-2, students will learn the basics of the principles of animation, design, animation software (3D Studio Max or Softimage|XSI), modeling, storyboard development, script writing, character development, and application of these skills to be successful. Students will work in a production group to create a small-animated movie. This course meets PUSD Fine Art or Practical Art credit, PUSD Computer Competency, and UC/CSU ‘f’ Elective Credit (Students must complete 1 and 2 to receive UC/CSU ‘f’ credit). [PowerPoint Presentation]

Architectural Design 1-2

is an ROP multilevel class that focuses on the art of architecture. In level 1-2, students will study the history of architecture and design a set of architectural plans of their dream home. Students will also create a 3D model of their house. Advanced students will develop a set of working architectural plans for submittal to the city of Poway’s building/planning office.. This course meets PUSD Fine Art or Practicle Art credit, PUSD Computer Competency, and UC/CSU ‘f’ Elective Credit (Students must complete 1 and 2 to receive UC/CSU ‘f’ credit). [PowerPoint Presentation]
Practical Art only ~
Advanced 3D Computer Animation

is an ROP multilevel class that focuses on the art of advanced computer animation. In Advanced Computer Animation, students will continue to learn the principles of animation, animation 3D software (3D Studio Max or Softimage|XSI), modeling, storyboard development, script writing, character development, and application of these skills in a production group to create a small-animated movie to be entered into an animation competition. Students will concentrate on the principles and elements of design and theoretical ideas of art/design, broadening the students creativity and cultural awareness to develop innovative and creative 3D Computer Feature Animation. This course meets PUSD Practical Art credit and PUSD Computer Competency.

Architectural Drafting 1-4

is an ROP multilevel class that focuses on the planning of buildings. All students will acquire a knowledge of the evaluation of man's means of building and how this relates to weather, custom, tradition, materials available, and social habits. Skills will be acquired through the process of designing a home, building a model, and surveying a typical site. Sample projects will be given as if the student were the architect and had to meet the county building codes. Technical information and skills are acquired through participation, demonstrations, projects, and guest speakers. This course meets PUSD Practicle Art credit and PUSD Computer Competency.


Course Descriptions from the past ~