Intro to Graphic Design

Introduction to Graphics and Design 48.56100 Course Description: This course is designed as the foundation course for both the Graphics Production and Graphics Design pathways. The Graphics and Design course provides students with the processes involved in the technologies of printing, publishing, packaging, electronic imaging, and their allied industries. In addition, the Graphics and Design course offers a range of cognitive skills, aesthetics, and crafts that includes typography, visual arts, and page layout.

1st Period (Online)

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You will be able to reach me through email from 7:30 AM-3:00 PM and by Phone from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday-Friday

email: darren.short@ccboe.net

Parents class codes are provided for you. All homework and assignments will be uploaded to the platform for your child.
If you have any question, feel free to reach out.

CALENDAR

Introduction to Graphic Design

Prepared by Mr. Short
Email: Darren.short@ccboe.net
Periods: 1st, 3rd, 6th & 7th

Overview & Purpose

Graphic design focuses on visually communicating a message. Each project a graphic designer undertakes will have a unique message and a desired result, such as providing information, invoking thought, selling a product, or stimulating meaningful conversation. Graphic design is all around you, involving visual storytelling to express an idea effectively. This requires problem-solving, communication, attentiveness, patience, and a solid understanding of the project’s desired outcome.

Education Standards

All lessons will be taught to standards, not to time.
The standards are set by the Georgia Department of Education (GDOE).
Students are required to show completed hands-on projects before moving on to the next lesson.

Expectations

This is a progressive class, where each piece of information will be presented and then applied. All information is cumulative, meaning you will need to retain information from one section to succeed in subsequent sessions. If you do not understand something or miss a class, it is your responsibility to seek further information or ask for clarification.

Assignment Timelines

We live in a world of deadlines. All assignments should be completed by the due date and submitted in class or to the Google Folder set up for the class. Late projects will lose 5 points from the final grade for the first day late and 5 points for each additional day (24 hours) late. The class start time is considered the start of a new day.

Technology/Software

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Wacom Tablets
DSLR Camera

Materials Needed

Ruler
Pencils (mechanical or regular)/pens
Sketch paper/sketchbook/gridded paper
Glue stick
Digital camera/camera phone
Pinterest account
65 GB Thumb Drive
Notebook
Behance.net site (Students must sign up at home)

Learning Verification & Grading

Steps to check for student understanding:

Projects: 30% (Formative Assessments)
Daily Work: 30%
Tests: 70% (Summative Assessments)

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