Whitney High School

Prerequisite:  None

Project ownership requires monetary contribution of $30

 

 

Desktop publishing and graphic design will be emphasized in this hands-on class. Students will be introduced to a variety of design categories, digital media, and careers: advertising, publication design, posters, photo manipulation, illustration, and more. An emphasis is placed on an introduction to the elements and principles of design, color theory, and typography utilized for visual communication. Using graphic design, students will be exposed to the the skill of visual communication to represent ideas or concepts. Students will be given the opportunity to explore the design process and; using critical thinking skills, find creative visual solutions while designing many of their own projects. Software training includes use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Project ownership requires monetary contribution of $30.

Prerequisite: Graphic Communications I or extensive portfolio of work presented to teacher for approval

Project ownership requires monetary contribution of $30.

 

 

Graphic Communication II builds on skills learned in Graphic Communications I by emphasizing skill development in desktop publishing, graphic design, and professional printing. Students will continue to explore the design process and find creative visual solutions while having the opportunity to design actual client-based projects for campus programs such as athletics, VAPA, student events/activities, and technology. Students will gain an understanding of the processes and systems common to careers in Graphic Design, Print, Advertising, and Marketing. Emphasis is placed on idea generation, techniques for inspiration, communicating individual creative processes, and evaluation of design (your work and others) for audience, meaning, and effectiveness. Students will also begin to create an online portfolio of their work to showcase their continued learning as they grow individually as designers. Software training includes advanced techniques in Photoshop, Illustrator, and introduction to InDesign.

Prerequisite: Graphic Communications I and II

 

 

Graphic Communication III provides students with continued understanding of the processes and systems common to careers in Graphic Design, Print, Advertising, Marketing, and more. This graphic design studio style class incorporates on campus, local business, and community client driven projects, which calls for students to think analytically and problem solving real world projects. Emphasis is placed on continuing to strengthen design concepts, spatial reasoning, effective design composition, professional client communication, evaluation of design (your work and others) for audience, meaning and effectiveness, and continuing to develop a professional portfolio to showcase their continued learning. Students will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, possibility to visit local industry vendors and design studios, and possibility to travel to design conferences or workshops to further fuel the growth and interest of a possible career in the Design Industry. Software training includes advanced techniques in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. .

Prerequisite: Graphic Communications I, II, and III

 

 

Building on skills learned in Graphic Communications III, Graphic Communications IV strengthens understanding of the processes and systems common to careers in Graphic Design, Print, Advertising, Marketing, and more. This graphic design studio style class incorporates on campus, local business, and community client driven projects which calls for students to think analytically and problem solve real world scenarios. Students have the opportunity to reach out to their own community and seek out a freelance client and apply skills such as: working with a designer, developing and maintain a business relationship, constructing a creative brief, and understanding relationships between cost, quality, and time constraints for design and printed materials within the client’s budget. Students will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills with the possibilities of being the lead designer in small design groups, possibility to visit local industry vendors and design studios, and possibility to travel to design conferences or workshops to further fuel the growth and interest of a possible career in the Design Industry. Students will continue to develop a professional portfolio to showcase their continued learning to potential clients, employers, or institutions of higher learning. Software training includes advanced techniques in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. 

Prerequisite: Graphic Communications I, II

 

 

The dual enrollment class will also get you credit for Sierra College’s AAD52 Publication Design and will be taught within Graphic Communication III/IV classes (please read descriptions above).  There will be a software focus on InDesign while still utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator.  Students will be designing for clients along with exploratory personal design pieces.  Over the course of the semester standards and skills will align with the Sierra College course.

Sierra College Course Description: Units:3 //Hours: 90 (36 lecture, 54 laboratory) \\Introductory course in use of computer for page layout and composition.  Critical application of basic computer operating principles.  Emphasis on publication design and the use of type and layout as key elements in graphic communication.  Covers importing text and graphics, arranging publication pages, and producing camera ready artwork for reproduction. (CSU)