Programs of Study

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

2D VISUAL DESIGN

9th Grade

Video Production I

& Film Studies I

Film history/genres
Influence on society
Terminology
Industry ethics & law
Development of ideas
Screenwriting basics
Storyboarding
Image composition – shot structure
Basic lighting techniques
Production process
Film technique
Basic camera operation
Sound recording
Editing – Sequence of images
Film analysis and criticism
Industry career

Film & Video Production Major

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Once accepted to the LVA Visual Arts conservatory, all students will follow this sequence of study:

10th Grade

Video Production II

with Lab & Film Studies II

Developing ideas
Screenwriting
Breakdown script
Creating a budget
Selecting crew
Securing talent – Casting & composer
Communicating and delegating
Film grammar & technique
Lighting technique
Camera operation
Sound reconstruction
Visual effects
Editing techniques
Music scoring
Analyzing noted directors’ work
Documentary film
Interview technique

12th Grade

Video Production with Advanced Studies

Cinematography
Advanced visual effects
Advanced editing techniques & software
Independent film/video study

11th Grade

Video Production III with Lab

& Film Studies III

Managing media
Television history
Broadcast journalism
Research methods
Script writing formats
Interviewing skills – Listen
Effective shot composition
On-camera performance
Computer graphics
Editing – Pace and emphasis
Evaluating bias & effectiveness