Graphic Design

PRINCIPLES OF ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS

Level 1 - 9th-12th Grade

Course: 8500.R(Y) - Credit: 1.0 Elective Credit

Careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster require a creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication. Students will be provided an opportunity to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in this cluster and the knowledge, skills, and educational requirements for those opportunities. This course allows students to develop knowledge and skills related to information management, presentation, animation, video technology, printing and desktop publishing.

Prerequisites: Recommended: Touch System Data Entry or digital application skills assessment

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION I/LAB

Level 2 - 10th -12th Grade

Course:: 8279.R(Y); 8279.H(Y) - Credit: 2.0 Elective Credits

Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries. Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design.

Prerequisites: Recommended: Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications

DIGITAL DESIGN AND MEDIA PRODUCTION

Level 3 - 11th-12th Grade

Course: 7006.R000.Y - Credit: 1.0 Elective Credits

In addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on mastery of content knowledge and skills.

Prerequisites: Graphic Design and Illustration I

PRACTICUM IN GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION

Level 4 - 11th-12th Grade

Course: 8516.H(Y) - Credit: 2.0 Elective Credits

Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop a technical understanding of the industry with a focus on skill proficiency. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.

Prerequisites: Graphic Design and Illustration I & II or Graphic Design and Illustration I/Lab and Graphic Design and Illustration II/Lab, and 16 years of age

Questions? Contact Deann Brown in Room 202/ ph. 512-414-2532 Ext. 72648 / email: deann.brown@austinisd.org

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