Recommended Seven-Year Plan of Study

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English 9 English 10 English 11or AP or

College English

RWW 6 RWW 7 RWW 8 or AP or College English

English 12or AP or

College English

MATHEMATICSCMP 6 CMP 7 CMP 8

Integrated 2 Integrated 3 Integrated 4Integrated 1

Integrated 2 Integrated 3 Integrated 4

Integrated 1 Integrated 2 Integrated 3 Integrated 4

CMP 8

SCIENCEPhysics First Chemistry BiologyIntegrated 6 Integrated 7 Integrated 8 Elective

Pathway Elective

SOC. SCIENCESGeography

WORLD LANG.

*Pathway Elective *Pathway Ee MGD119X/Maya I ART 132X/3D DesignMGD 257X/Anim. Prod.

MGD122X/Sculpt Digital MediaMGD 125X/3D Model Gaming

CMP 7

CMP 8 Integrated 1

VISUAL AND DESIGN ARTS INSTITUTE

The Visual and Design Arts Institute will prepare students for entry into the commercial and artistic �eld of 2 and 3D design and animation.Students will develop technical and critical thinking skills related to the fundamentals of design in order to implement those skills through projects in character design, gaming, visual storytelling, digital sculpting and modeling, and much more. Students will use industry based software to develop their skills and bring 3D design and animation to life.

MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS

ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCESCIENCE

SOC. SCIENCES SOC. SCIENCES SOC. SCIENCES SOC. SCIENCES SOC. SCIENCES SOC. SCIENCESSocial Sci/Hum. Social Sci/Hum. Social Sci/Hum. U.S. History Elective or

Pathway Elective

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Elective Elective MGD 289X/CapstoneMGD219X/Maya II

Calc 1(College Math)

Calc 2(College Math)

Spanish/Mandarin Spanish/Mandarin orElec. or Path. Elec.

Civics (.5)/Elective in soc. sci. (.5)

Elective

Spanish/Mandarin Spanish/Mandarin Spanish/Mandarin orElec. or Path. Elec.

Spanish/Mandarin orElec. or Path. Elec.

Spanish/Mandarin orElec. or Path. Elec.

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Calc 1(College Math)

All students are invited to participate in theVisual and Design Arts Institute where students will earn postsecondary credit through their pathway electivecourses. Counselors and teachers will help ensure that proper support and resources are provided so high standards are not seen as a barrier toovercome, but as a standard to be met. Additional Pathway Electives could include ART 149 Animation and Drawing/Design, MGD 152 Digital Animatics, ART 121 Drawing I, MGD 102 Introduction to Multimedia and MGD 111 Photoshop.

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Industry Career FrameworkCurriculum (Autodesk)

HIGH SCHOOL CAREERPATHWAY PROGRAMS

A.A.S. in GraphicStorytelling

Graphic DesignDesign Production

Multimedia GraphicDesign

Multimedia GraphicDesign Computer

TechnologyProfessional Photography

Photographer’s Assistant

Fine Arts (BFA)Studio Art

ArtAnimation

Art EducationGame Art

Graphic Design& Interactive Media

IllustrationInterior Design

Graphic DesignMultimedia

Graphic DesignProfessionalPhotography

Bachelor of FineArts (BFA)Studio ArtArt Education

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Certificates

Adobe CertifiedAssociate(ACA)

Autodesk 3Ds Max Design 2010

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WOW

CCA-Digital Sculpture and

Modeling

CERTIFICATIONS VISUAL AND DESIGN ARTS

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ADOBE CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE [ACE]

www.webprofessionals.orgVisual & Design Arts

Get your résumé noticed

Attract and win new business

Gain recognition from your employer

Leverage the power of the Adobe brand 5.

WOW [WEB PROFESSIONAL] CERTIFICATION [CWDSA-apprentice]The World Organization of Webmasters (WOW), working with industry and education, has developed

Purpose:

working as a Web professional. Working with experts within industry, education and government,

the visual arts and are learning to create images and designs that capture and keep visitors’ interest. They present aesthetically enticing designs that meet the requirements and preferences of their audience.

Identify skills associated with current demands of all types of small, medium and large organizations.

To create content, curriculum and examinations based directly on the need of HR managers, hiring managers, business managers and Web Professionals worldwide.

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CCA - DIGITAL SCULPTURE & MODELING CERTIFICATE

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This certi�cate prepares students for entry level work in the industries of digital sculture and modeling. The curriculum introduces students to tools and techniques essential in the commercial and artistic practiceof digital 3D sculpture and design. Skills can be applied to 3D modeling for media, forensic, architectural, gaming, graphic design, and legal industries.

VISUAL AND DESIGN ARTS INSTITUTE

and Communication Career Cluster. Students interested in this cluster combine creative abilities with technical skills and knowledge that prepare them for careers in: 2 and 3D design, Animation, Web Design, Interactive Media, Game Design and many more. Working with people in the industry and using industry- based software helps ensure that our programs keep pace with the needs of employers. This

3D Design and animation are about bringing art to life. The job of the 3D artist and designer is to bring

and also an eye for detail. Animators have the ability to create the illusion of movement in their designs.

SECONDARY TO POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSRECOGNITION FOR ADVANCED LEARNINGPost-secondary credit options:

MGD119/Maya I, MGD122 Sculpting for Digital Media, ART258 Computer Animation, MGD 125 3D Modelingfor Gaming, ART 132 Visual Concepts 3D Design, MGD 219 Maya II, ART 149 Animation Drawing/Design,MGD 152 Digital Animatics, ART 121 Drawing I, MGD 102 Intro to Multimedia; MGD 111 Photoshop

POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN COLORADO

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Graphic Design and Illustration,Multimedia Graphic Design, Graphic

Design, Professional Photography

Pickens Technical College, Community College of Aurora

High SchoolDiploma or GED

Graphic Design, Multimedia Graphic Design, Professional Photography

Community College of Denver, Colorado Mountain College, Front Range CC,

Pikes Peak CC

High SchoolDiploma or GED

Fine Arts, Studio Art, Art, Art EducationBFA: Emphasis Writing/Directing,

Writing/Producing, Postproduction

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design,The Art Institute of Colorado

Metro State University & The Colorado Film School

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Art, MA; Art & Design, MA For more information about colleges that have these programs go to www.CollegeinColorado.org

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Adobe Certi�ed Associate CCA Digital Sculpting & Modeling Certi�cate

Certi�cations:

Based on a students’ career and academic goals speci�ed in the ICAP, the following courses for possiblepostsecondary credit complement, enhance, and allow for integration of pathway elective experiences. Students wishing to diversify their overall portfolio of choice are highly encouraged to consider the following additional elective courses:

INTEGRATION OF PATHWAY ELECTIVE EXPERIENCES

Business Administration Institute: BUS 115 Intro to Business, BUS 217 Bus Communications and Report Writing

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Institute: Human Body Systems

Engineering Institute: Intro to Engineering Design

VISUALITUTECluster Overview:The Arts, AV Technology and Communication Career Cluster prepares students for careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.

SkillsUSACURRICULAR EXPERIENCES

CAREER OPTIONS

Artist, Painter & Illustrator

Art ClubStudent CouncilYearbookSchool Newspaper

CONTEXTUAL LEARNING & WORK-BASED EXPERIENCES

Career Preparation: Field Experiences, Internships, Externships, Job Shadowing, Mentoring, Simulations, and Virtual Experiences

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION AND OR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION(S)American Association of MuseumsGraphic Artist GuildNational Art Education Association

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A. A. Degree Artist, Painter & Illustrator, Multimedia Artist & Animator,Graphic Designer, Photographer, Writer/Director, Director Producer $-$$

BachelorDegree

Artist, Art Director, Creative Director, Painter & Illustrator,Multimedia Artist & Animator, Art Gallery Manager, Art Teacher,

Photographer, Sculptor, Writer/Producer, Writer/Director$-$$$

GraduateDegree Curator, Professor of Art, Multimedia Arist & Animator $-$$$

$ = $15-25,000 $$ = $25-55,000 $$$ = $55-90,000 $$$$ = Above $90,000

Visual & Design Arts

SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCESCommunity Service Volunteer and Community Outreach Projects

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A.A. S or A.G.S

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VISUAL AND DESIGN ARTS INSTITUTE