Course ID: 1101753

UC/CSU: F

Prerequisite:  Grade of C or better in Graphic Design 2 or teacher recommendation. 

This CTE Graphic Design Program of Study capstone course provides students with an in-depth understanding of digital design tools, processes, and systems common to careers in graphic arts and digital production. Strong emphasis is given to the development of proactive visual judgment. Specific focus will be on the process of design from initial client interview to final client-ready project. Specific focus will be on design and gestalt principles, integration of text and image, and intentional visual decisions for the purposes of communication in a two-dimensional environment. And finally, special emphasis will be given to career exploration and planning, understanding a day in the life of a creative and what it takes to become a successful graphic designer.

Course ID: 101743

UC/CSU:: F

Prerequisite:  Grade of C or better in Graphic Design 1 or teacher recommendation. 

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of effective graphic communication with an emphasis on Adobe Photoshop as a primary design tool. Students will participate in the full design process, including brainstorming, conceptualizing, communicating with the client, pre-press production, and collaborative critiquing. Students will explore the fundamentals of graphic design theory and the career potential within the design field. Emphasis is on giving students real world experiences in creative problem-solving in the design environment through both drawing and photo manipulation within the Photoshop environment.

Course ID: 101733

UC/CSU a-g: F

Prerequisite:  none

Digital Illustration introduces students to the fundamental concepts of effective graphic communication with an emphasis on Adobe Illustrator as a primary design tool. Students will participate in the full design process, including brainstorming, conceptualizing, communicating with the client, pre-press production, and collaborative critiquing. Students will explore the fundamentals of graphic design theory, layout design, typography, and the career potential within the design field. Emphasis is on giving students real world experiences in creative problem-solving in the design environment.