Graphic Arts Pathway

Graphic Design 1-2     Year Long - 701140            9-12                                                   

Year

First semester, this course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills related to the graphic design industry. It is intended to serve as a starting point for several pathways including Digital Media, Graphics and Printing, 3D Animation and Game Development. This includes instruction and hands-on assignments in the following areas: creative design & layout, typography, color, related software, and computer and professional skills.

Second semester the course prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge in the areas of design & layout, related computer and software,safety, printing processes, finishing & binding, and professional skills. The course includes instruction in printing, printing equipment and operation, computer hardware and software, digital imaging, print preparation, and electronic prepress. Fee $40

Graphic Design 3                        701150                                     10-12                                                                     Year

Prerequisite: Digital Graphic Arts Intro (1-2).

Create, produce and reproduce visual graphics that communicate to an audience. Develop knowledge and skills relative to the graphic design & printing industries. Apply effective principles and techniques to project designs. Print various projects for yourself and customers. It provides an overview of the publishing and print industries on the commercial level. Instruction includes the use of industry-standard graphics software with the Adobe Creative Suite. Fee: $40 per year

Graphic Design (CE ART 1120) 708241 10-12                                                            Semester

This course deals with the basic principles and elements of design as they are defined within the field of visual art. Students will learn theories of esthetic/effective visual design and will apply those theories to hands-‐on art projects. The goals of Skills USA will be included. Fee:$20 per semester

SLCC course ART 1120. Students must apply for admissions with Salt Lake Community College $40 (one-time admission fee) plus pay a course fee of $15.

Screen Printing (CE ART 1240) 710461 10-12                                                            Semester

Students will create designs that they will prepare and print using various screen-printing methods. They will learn screen preparation and stencil application. Most projects will be printed on paper and/or other substrates. This course prepares students for all aspects of the printing industry. Students will become acquainted with equipment and computer programs used in the graphic design industry. Hands-on experiences with printing, layout, screen printing, vinyl cutting and more. The basic principles and elements of design as they are defined within the field of Graphic Design willbe covered. Fee:$20 per semester

SLCC course ART 1120. Students must apply for admissions with Salt Lake Community College $40 (one-time admission fee) plus pay a course fee of $15.

Graphics Photoshop (CE Art 1080)            704801           10-12                                                     Semester/Year

Students will be introduced to the major concepts and tools for multimedia design. A strong focus will be placed on learning the fundamentals ofAdobe Photoshop, the industry standard for image editing. Time permitting; a variety of other programs will be explored, including Adobe Illustrator, Premiere, Flash, HTML or Maya. Students will work to gain an understanding of their purpose, interface, and similarity or compatibility with other applications.

Fee:$20 per semester

SLCC course ART 1200. Students must apply for admissions with Salt Lake Community College $40 (one time admission fee) plus pay a course fee of $15.