INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS (8458)
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1
Graphic design allows students to work with typed images, graphic illustrations, and photographs, to produce pleasing, well- balanced layouts for reproduction. Students will study the elements of design and use Adobe PageMaker, Photoshop, and Illustrator software to generate images. Lessons taught will include software usage, digital camera operation, and all basic steps for reproducing multiple copies of a graphic image with silkscreen and offset printing techniques.
Schools offering course: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10

ADVERTISEMENT DESIGN (847245)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Graphic Communications
Credit: 1
Students will learn to design and create layouts that convey a particular message common to advertisements. They will learn how to manipulate text, graphics, and photographs so that they come together in pleasing designs. Major emphasis will be placed on using all aspects of the computer software that enable students to be creative to the point of delivering various design products. A study of how these products are reproduced in quantity will also be examined and experienced as students complete projects.
Schools offering course: 2, 4, 5, 6, 10

VIDEO AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGY (849720)
Grades: 9 – 12 (WSHS and HHS grades 9-10 only)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1
Video and Media Technology is an introductory course to television production designed to provide students with experience and awareness in the electronic visual media. Students are introduced to camera operation, studio and electronic news gathering, television lighting, audio recording, script writing, and editing techniques. Producing and directing television news, commercials, and full-length programs are also explored. This competency-based course is well suited to students who have a keen sense of public relations and teamwork.
Schools offering course: 6, 7, 8, 9

TELEVISION PRODUCTION I
(868801)
Grades: 10-11
Prerequisite: Exploring TV Production (8472) is strongly recommended
Credits: 1
Television Production I is a first-level course designed to introduce students to the theory and operation of video production equipment. Emphasis is placed on proper use and application of communication technology to achieve specific objectives. Students are actively involved in both field and studio productions with a variety of purposes. The student will learn how to operate TV cameras, associated audio equipment, video switching and processing equipment, recorders, and editors.
Schools offering course: Available to ALL high school students through an application process. Woodbridge students attend this course at Woodbridge Senior High School; others apply to Hylton Senior High School.

TELEVISION PRODUCTION II (8689)
Grade: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Television Production I
Credits: 2
Television Production II provides students with the opportunity to build on the skills learned in Television Production I with emphasis being placed on direction and production. Importance is placed on using program proposals, scripts, and storyboards to produce refined professional productions. Student leadership and independence is stressed.
Schools offering course: 6, 7

TELEVISION PRODUCTION III/PRACTICUM (8690)
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Television Production II
Credit: 1
This course focuses on the practical application of advanced broadcast productions. It is an opportunity to provide students with the experience they need for a successful school-to-work transition. This course provides advanced students with an opportunity for early release from school to successfully work 15-20 hours per week at a television station, video production house, or other broadcast-related facility.
Schools offering course: 6, 7

1-Brentsville, 2-Gar-Field, 3-Osbourn Park, 4-Potomac, 5-Stonewall, 6-Woodbridge, 7-Hylton, 8-Forest Park, 9-Battlefield, 10-Freedom