VISUAL IMAGING I/GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS I

(SMTEC: CLHS)

Meets VPAA One (1) Credit Graduation Requirement OR Meets Math Related One (1) Credit Graduation Requirement
 

Graphic Communication I utilizes design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more to introduce students to the digital design and communication fields. A hand-on learning model is used in all assignments and projects. Digital printing will be used to output designs, posters, and publications. Students will use creative thinking and problem solving to design logos, business forms, garment designs, and artistic layouts, as well as business cards, note pads, advertisements, and t-shirts. By the end of this course, learners should develop a strong base of graphic arts knowledge, which will be built upon for their remaining years in the program.  

VISUAL IMAGING II/GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS II

(SMTEC: CLHS)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Visual Imaging I/Graphic Communications I
Meets VPAA One (1) Credit Graduation Requirement OR Meets Math Related One (1) Credit Graduation Requirement
 

Graphic Communication II will be an in-depth study of digital design and editing, publication design, and printing process workflow.  Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro software will be used in this course. Basic photography skills will be developed using Nikon cameras and Photoshop will be used to retouch and edit student work. Personal and custom logos will be vectored using Illustrator. Industry quality publications will be laid out using InDesign Graphics, video, and sound will be generated and edited using Premiere Pro.