PREREQUISITE: : A397 Digital Studio (A,B,C) or Department Chair Approval Advanced Digital Studio is the fourth step in the Digital Media Arts and Video and Animation sequence. This independent study course allows advanced digital Art students the opportunity to develop a complete Digital Art portfolio. The focus of this course is on digital art career exploration and preparation. Students advance their knowledge of digital photography, raster imaging, vectorbased graphics, character animation, advanced digital audio, virtual reality, video editing, special effects, game design, and interactive art. Advanced Digital Studio students create a comprehensive portfolio, which reflects their artistic achievement. Students in this course may choose to use their portfolio to apply for scholarships, college credit, careers in the field of art, and university applications.