High School Graphic Design I
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This semester course introduces students to the function of graphic design, graphic design terminology, the role of the Design Principles in creating successful composition and layout, and computer-generated imagery using Adobe Photoshop CC. Students will have guided lessons in learning the tools and functions of Photoshop CC as a strong foundation to enable them to create design projects such as a typography portrait, an awareness poster for a cause, an expressive self-portrait, as well as solving other graphic design problems. Along with studio work, students will participate in critiques, complete written responses, artist statements, and create a comprehensive digital portfolio of their work. Art history will focus on 50 global contemporary and other works of art.
This semester course introduces students to the function of graphic design, graphic design terminology, the role of the Design Principles in creating successful composition and layout, and computer-generated imagery using Adobe Photoshop CC. Students will have guided lessons in learning the tools and functions of Photoshop CC as a strong foundation to enable them to create design projects such as a typography portrait, an awareness poster for a cause, an expressive self-portrait, as well as solving other graphic design problems. Along with studio work, students will participate in critiques, complete written responses, artist statements, and create a comprehensive digital portfolio of their work. Art history will focus on 50 global contemporary and other works of art.
3rd Annual Central DeWitt Film Festival Poster Design Contest Winners
3rd Annual Central DeWitt Film Festival Poster Design Contest Winners
Not pictured: Seth Dykema
Not pictured: Seth Dykema
1st Place: Logan Feuss
1st Place: Logan Feuss
2nd Place: Seth Dykema
2nd Place: Seth Dykema
3rd Place: Noah Cummins
3rd Place: Noah Cummins
Congratualtions Taylor Ehredt
Congratualtions Taylor Ehredt
2nd Place Graphic Design
2nd Place Graphic Design
2019 WaMaC Regional Art Show
2019 WaMaC Regional Art Show
Congratulations Micah Dennis
Congratulations Micah Dennis
1st place Graphic Design
1st place Graphic Design
2018 WaMaC Regional Art Show
2018 WaMaC Regional Art Show
Congratulations Micah Dennis
Congratulations Micah Dennis
2nd Place Graphic Design
2nd Place Graphic Design
2018 Clinton Community College Fine Arts Day Art Contest
2018 Clinton Community College Fine Arts Day Art Contest
Congratulations Autumn House
Congratulations Autumn House
1st Place Graphic Design
1st Place Graphic Design
2017 Clinton Community College Fine Arts Day Art Contest
2017 Clinton Community College Fine Arts Day Art Contest
Congratulations Trevor Barr
Congratulations Trevor Barr
1st Place Graphic Design
1st Place Graphic Design
2017 WaMac Regional Art Show
2017 WaMac Regional Art Show
Festival of Trees Art Show 2018
Festival of Trees Art Show 2018
Abby Stocker
Abby Stocker
Abby Castleman
Abby Castleman
Taylor Ehredt
Taylor Ehredt
Congratulations to Abby Stoker for her winning design for the
Congratulations to Abby Stoker for her winning design for the
2nd Annual Central DeWitt Film Festival Poster Contest 2019
2nd Annual Central DeWitt Film Festival Poster Contest 2019
Student Digital Portfolio Websites
Student Digital Portfolio Websites
Fall 2019
Fall 2019
Student Work
Student Work
1st Annual Central DeWitt Film Festival Poster Entries
1st Annual Central DeWitt Film Festival Poster Entries