John F. Kennedy High School

Kennedy?s Architecture And Digital Arts Magnet

Every attempt will be made to provide each student with programs that meet their academic needs and fulfill the requirements of colleges and universities in California and throughout the United States.

Our goal is to provide our students with experiences which offer them greater awareness of the urban and technological worlds in which they live. They will learn about the influences upon their environment and on them as portrayed through various 21st century art forms. Beginning with the World of Art course which covers many aspects of visual literacy including media and culture, students will then be able to choose one of four career paths: architecture, digital imaging, filmmaking, or photography. Using state-of-the-art technology, students will pursue their interest in one of these fields while taking inter-disciplinary academic courses.

The academic and job related skills emphasized in this program will be critical thinking, visual presentation (speaking), and collaboration.

Overview:
All first year students take World of Art, the foundation course. Students are trained in the visual concepts of composition, form, space, color, line, perspective, and value and introduced to the career paths listed below:

Architecture-creating a variety of structures with a focus on design and space planning using traditional methods and CAD.
Digital Imaging-create criteria for graphic design and desktop publishing while acquiring and refining skills on various multi-media programs.
Filmmaking-students demonstrate ideas and skills through designing, producing, and presenting film and video projects.

For more information on the Magnet Program contact:
Ms. Frost, Magnet Program Coordinator
Ms. Mia, Magnet Office Clerk
Magnet Program Office located in A building
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. � 4:00 p.m. Monday � Friday
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