Maryland Digital Art Program
The
Maryland Digital Art Program provides students with skills in a wide range of
traditional and digital art media. The courses focus on digital art preparation
as a recreational interest and/or a career path. Students explore current trends
in digital arts and learn basic concepts of art and technology through the program.
The research-based curriculum offers students a step by step process for exploring the ever-developing world of digital art. From learning how to present themselves and interact digitally online to exploring both creative self-expression and career applications of digital art, these courses assist students in developing their personal interests, aptitudes and abilities. The Digital Art Program covers
- Digital Literacy
- Art Fundamentals
- Illustration and Drawing Basics
- Graphic Composition
- Digital Image Manipulation
- Cartooning
- Animation
- Web Page Design
- Interactive Web Design
- Basic Photo Editing
- Digital Audio Applications
- Digital Printing
Maryland Digital Arts Recreational Program
The Digital Arts Recreational Program builds on the basic Digital Art Program to provide students with the knowledge and tools they need to apply digital art to computer and online recreation. Students interested in exploring digital arts functions learn about a number of creative applications including
- Social Networking
- Digital Photography
- Advanced Photo Editing
- Virtual World Exploration
- Multimedia Applications
Digital Arts Career Entry Preparation
The Digital Arts Career Entry Preparation Program builds on the basic Digital Art Program to supply students with the skills and tools necessary for success in the transition to the workplace and independence. Students interested in a potential digital arts career are provided with the information they need to explore potential occupations including
- Graphic Design
- Digital Illustration
- Digital Printing
- Website Design
- Industrial Design
- Animation
- Desktop Publishing
- Digital Pre-Press and Production
- Webcasting and Podcasting




