Description of Course :

• Introduction to the Graphic Design Industry : Students are introduced to the graphic design industry through magazines, internet, etc. We begin to talk about audience.   History of Graphic Design , Future of Graphic Design Program Area
• Introduction to the equipment : Students use multimedia elements to create projects with graphic design software. The introduction of each piece of equipment would be tied to a relevant graphics project. Computer, Scanner, Camera, Digital tablet,  Printer
• Elements of Design : Students learn about design elements through projects such as; creating examples of color schemes using graphic software and creating an original alphabet based on a theme. Each project includes self reflection and a peer review. Color, Line , Shape , Space , Texture , Value Program Area.
• Typography : In teams students create a business proposal and create branding for that business including a commercial and magazine ad. They present the product to the class. o Anatomy of a letter o Typefaces  o Typographic Measurement o Typographic Standards o Typographic Guidelines  Program Area
• Creating images for print & web : Students learn when to use particular image formats for individual projects. They create collages, logos, cd covers, etc. Each project includes self reflection and a peer review. o Formats o Resolution o Raster Vs Vector Program Area
• Editing Images : Students use images scanned and from the internet to create projects while learning to cite sources and understand whether or not they can legally use the image.
• Editing Video : Students use videos smart phone and from the internet to create projects while learning to cite sources and understand whether or not they can legally use the image.
• 3d & Animation : Students use 3rd & Animation smart phone and from the internet to create projects while learning to cite sources and understand whether or not they can legally use the image.
• Text & Materials: Student will become familiar with Adobe Creative Cloud design applications including: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat.