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Northwest Technical Center

71 South Main Street, St. Albans, VT 05478 (get directions)

P: (802) 527-6517 (contact info)

Digital Arts

Digital Arts is for a creative person who also likes technology. The Digital Arts Program focuses on communication in a digital world with an emphasis on artistic and electronic design. Students develop skills in digital graphic design, animation, website design, digital photography and videography. In addition, students will explore careers in the field of digital arts. Photoshop, iMovie, Final Cut, Flash, Fireworks, and Dreamweaver are programs that will be utilized in this program. 

Digital Arts I/II (Course# 70821) – Morning Option
This class meets on A and B (green and gold) days in the morning from 8:52 to 11:20 and on C (white) days for one period. Students earn 2.5 elective credits and ½ Science credit upon completion of this class. Both first and second year students are welcome in this morning class. Juniors and Seniors also take an integrated English class during this time and earn a college prep English credit.

Digital Arts I/II- (Course# 70821) – Afternoon Option
This class meets each afternoon from 11:50 to 2:05. Students earn 3 elective credits and ½ Science credit upon completion of this class. Both first and second year students are welcome in this afternoon class. 

Prerequisite for the First Year Student: This class is open to all 10^th, 11^th and 12^th graders who have earned a "C" or better in Freshman level English or higher level. 

Prerequisite for the Second Year Student: This class is open to all 11^th and 12^th graders who have earned a "C" or better in Digital Arts 1.

Additional Information

Embedded Credit	Credential	Dual Enrollment	Youth Group
Science -  ½ credit each year		Community College of Vermont: Digital Photography (3 credits) Graphic Design (3 credits) Website Design (3 credits)	DECA
Instructors:  Joyce Kemp (Contact) (802) 527-6527

One Period Class

In Focus: Digital Photography—This class is open to all 9^th through 12^th graders who have earned a "C" or better in Freshman English or are enrolled in Freshman English. Learn digital photography and create unique images using Adobe Photoshop.

Career Opportunities in Digital Arts

Digital Graphic Designer, Web Page Designer, Multimedia Designer, Animator, Photographer