Graphic Design

T&E

Curriculum

Course Title: Graphic Design

Department: Technology & Engineering

Units of Study:

· The student will become familiar with the proper technology lab procedures, and the correct and safe use of materials and equipment.

· The student will be able to compare and contrast the terms print and electronic media and explain how they are interrelated yet different.

· The student will be able to describe, apply, and document the Engineering Design Process.

· The student will be able to define, describe, and use the Elements of Design.

· The student will be able to define, describe, and use the Principles of Design.

Learning Activities:

1st Marking Period - Adobe Illustrator

1. Pen Tool

2. Image Duplication

3. Screen Print Artwork

2nd Marking Period - Adobe PhotoShop

1. Color Addition

2. Postcard Assignment

3. Image Manipulation

4. Students filtered through the screen-printing process.

3rd Marking Period - Combination of both

1. Vinyl Cutter

2. Embroidery Machine

3. Other Assignments to be Named Later

4. Students filtered through the screen-printing process.

4th Marking Period - Combination of both

1. Menu Redesign Project

2. Record Mogul Project

Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: Graphic Design introduces students to basic graphic communication processes. Students will use desktop publishing, image generation, and image manipulation software to design and reproduce graphic projects. In addition, students will gain knowledge and skills using digital images and digital photography, as well as develop fundamental design principles. Students will also be introduced to the screen-printing process. They will design and screen their own designs on both paper and cloth. The software that will be used is the Adobe Creative Suite, which includes Photoshop, and Illustrator.