Graphic Design

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Course Fee - $15

This introductory year-long course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to create a variety of commercial art products. Areas of emphasis include design principles, layout, and the creation and manipulation of graphics. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the Arts/Humanities/CTE credits required for high school graduation.  

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Graphic Design I

• Course Fee - $20

This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Graphics Design I. Students create projects simulating challenges found in the design industry such as corporate identity, publishing, advertising, and package design. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. 

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Concurrent enrollment in Graphic Design II

• Course Fee - $20

This one-year course is designed to expand opportunities for applied learning for students concurrently enrolled in Graphic Design II. This course provides an in-depth lab experience that applies the processes, concepts, and principles as described in the course goals. Project-based learning, collaboration, and portfolio development are essential elements. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. 

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Graphic Design III

• Course Fee - $20

This one-year course provides students who have achieved all content standards in Graphic Design an advanced study through investigation and in-depth research. The student collaborates with the supervising teacher to design and implement the topic of study. Coursework may include various work-based learning experiences such as internships and job shadowing, involvement in a school-based enterprise, completion of a capstone project, and/or portfolio development. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may be repeated.