Digital Media Arts

ALC Digital Media

3D Graphics Block (DAGV 1200) | UVU Concurrent Enrollment - Semester - Blocked for 2 Class Periods (Taken With 3D Animation)

  • SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12

  • 1 Credit HS (A86752C)

  • 3 Credits CE

  • PreReq:  Digital Media

  • Fulfills High School Fine Arts and/or Career and Technology Ed (CTE) Graduation Requirements

  • Fulfills College Elective GE Requirements

This course will prepare students for further studies or careers in animation, game design, virtual reality and visual effects. Students will engage in hands-on projects and guided tutorials for practical learning. The following topics will be explored:

  • 3D Modeling Methods

    • Poly Modeling

    • Nurbs Modeling

    • Digital Sculpting

    • Geometry Nodes

  • Surfacing

    • UV Mapping

    • Materials & Shaders

    • Texturing

  • Sets & Staging

    • Actors

    • Environments

    • Scenery & Props

    • Layout & Composition

  • Lighting & Rendering

    • Lighting Setups

    • 3D Rendering Methods

3D Animation Block (DAGV 1300) | UVU Concurrent Enrollment - Semester - Blocked for 2 Class Periods (Taken With 3D Graphics)

  • SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12

  • 1 Credit HS (A86742C)

  • 3 Credits CE

  • PreReq:  3D Graphics

  • Fulfills High School Fine Arts and/or Career and Technology Ed (CTE) Graduation Requirements

  • Fulfills College Elective GE Requirements

This course prepares students with a versatile animation foundation for future studies or careers in animation, film, and visual effects. Students will explore a comprehensive approach to animation and develop essential skills by studying the following topics:

  • 12 Principles of Animation

  • Storytelling & Storyboarding

  • Traditional 2D Animation

  • Digital 2D Animation

  • Stop Motion Animation

  • 3D Animation

  • Animation for Video Games and Virtual Reality

  • Student Portfolio

 Virtual Reality | High School Course - Semester

  • SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12

  • .5 Credit HS  (A86812)

  • Fulfills High School Career and Technology Ed (CTE) Graduation Requirements

This course will equip students to be skilled creators and informed consumers of Digital Media Arts. Engaging in hands-on, project-based experiences students will utilize cutting-edge hardware and software. Students will study the following topics:

  • Explore the worlds of virtual and augmented realities.

  • Discover industry-level software and tools to accelerate your education in spatial computing.

  • Create digital assets, virtual words, and immersive simulations and experiences using next-generation technology.

Game Development (DAGV 1400) | UVU Concurrent Enrollment- Semester

  • SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12

  • .5 Credit HS  (A86722C)

  • 3 Credits CE

  • Fulfills High School Career and Technology Ed (CTE) Graduation Requirements

  • Fulfills College Elective GE Requirements

This course will equip students with skills to create and design games, preparing them for further studies or careers in game development. An environment of creativity and teamwork will be emphasized. Students will explore the following topics:

  • Programming game mechanics with C#

  • Game design principles

  • Industry-standard tools

    • Unity

    • Unreal Engine

  • Hands-on projects

  • Collaborative challenges

  • Create immersive 2D and 3D game environments

Digital Media Advanced | High School Course - Semester or Full Year

  • SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12

  • .5-1 Credit HS  (A82552)

  • PreReq:  1 of the following courses:  Photography, Any Digital Media Course

  • Fulfills High School Fine Arts and/or Career and Technology Ed (CTE) Graduation Requirements

This is an advanced digital media course designed to build advanced skills in digital media creation using Adobe software. This course will prepare students for advanced studies or careers in graphic design, film production, animation, audio production and other media fields. The students will explore the following topics:

  • Photo manipulation

  • Graphic design

  • Video editing

  • Motion graphics

  • Audio production

  • Hands-on projects

  • Peer feedback

  • Collaboration on real-world challenges

  • Creative projects tailored to students' interests

  • Develop a professional portfolio

  • Software & Tools

    • Adobe Photoshop

    • Illustrator

    • Premiere Pro

    • After Effects

    • Adobe Audition