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Graphic Design

Graphic Design 1

  • Course Description: This course will teach students basic skills that will prepare students  for a career in art and design. Using industry-standard software, students learn basic technical skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign on a Mac platform. Topics include fundamental principles of design, typography, document design, project management, advertising, and career exploration in design. This is a project-based course where students produce a digital portfolio and may receive college credit upon completion of the course. A trip to Chicago is included as a work-based learning opportunity for exposure to post-secondary schools and design studios. Basic computer skills are required.
  • Prerequisites: none
  • Foundational Skills: Digital Illustration in Adobe Illustrator, photo editing in Adobe Photoshop, vinyl decals and outputting your own graphics
  • Certification(s): Adobe Certified Professional-Certiport

Graphic Design 2

  • Course Description: This course teaches the digital fundamentals in layout, design and illustration through a project-based learning approach. Current industry standard software is used on a Mac platform and applied to assess student proficiency and skills. Coursework focuses on enhancing skills in visual literacy, color theory and use of design elements, techniques in digital illustration, advertising, and entrepreneurship. All students will develop a portfolio web design. 
  • Prerequisites: Graphic Design 1
  • Foundational Skills: expand on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to build your portfolio. Work with your school and community on big design projects. 
  • Certification(s): Adobe Certified Professional--Certiport