Graphic designers specialize in creating visual communications using color, type, print, photography, illustrations, animation, and other techniques. The graphic design programs of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator are used to cover the basics of graphic design. Each of these subjects is covered separately and as they relate together in page architecture. Principles of graphic design cover placement of elements, their balance and alignment, and how proximity changes the relationship to the big picture of the design. Repetition, movement, and the importance of consistency in the design are covered, as well as contrast, white space, and unity in design placement. A variety of projects will be implemented throughout this course and a portfolio of creations will be accumulated.
You will be assigned two books for the semester. All assignments will be placed in Skyward and once the project is done, a grade will be recorded. Any assignment not completed by the end of the semester will result in zeroes.
I have provided a calendar that will help you manage your time for the semester.
Once both books are completed, additional projects will be given to you. You will have the choice to complete InDesign or Illustrator projects.
All assignments will be found here on this page and in Google Classroom. If I am absent for the day, you all will know what assignment to do next because ALL assignments can be found here. At times, extra assignments will be added in but I will add them in where needed.
Check Skyward on a daily basis for updated assignments and grades. It is the student's responsibility to state up to date on assignments.
Graphic designers specialize in creating web communications using color, type, print, photography, illustrations, animation, and other techniques. The graphic design programs of Adobe Photoshop, Animate and After Effects are used to cover the basics of graphic design. Each of these subjects is covered separately and as they relate together in page architecture. Principles of graphic design cover placement of elements, their balance and alignment, and how proximity changes the relationship to the big picture of the design. Repetition, movement, and the importance of consistency in the design are covered, as well as contrast, white space, and unity in design placement. A variety of projects will be implemented throughout this course and a portfolio of creations will be accumulated.
You will be assigned three books for the semester. All assignments will be placed in Skyward and once the project is done, a grade will be recorded. Any assignment not completed by the end of the semester will result in zeroes.
I have provided a calendar that will help you manage your time for the semester.
Once the books are completed, additional projects will be given to you. You will have the choice to complete projects of your choice.
All assignments will be found here on this page and in Google Classroom. If I am absent for the day, you all will know what assignment to do next because ALL assignments can be found here. At times, extra assignments will be added in but I will add them in where needed.
Check Skyward on a daily basis for updated assignments and grades. It is the student's responsibility to state up to date on assignments.