Graphic Design

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Course Fee - $20

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 - $30

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

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 - $30

This one-year complementary course is designed for students who have successfully completed a Graphic Design pathway and have the desire to pursue advanced study through investigation and in-depth research. Students are expected to work independently or in a team and consult with their supervising teacher for guidance. The supervising teacher will give directions, monitor, and evaluate the students’ topic of study. Experiences may include job shadowing, completion of capstone or project-based learning projects, 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.  

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Graphic Design II

• Dual Enrollment Fee - $TBD

LAYOUT AND TYPOGRAPHY: Introduction to typography and digital page layout. Emphasis on typographical theory, terminology of traditional and digital processes, fundamentals of typographic design and layout, and design for publications and collateral. The use of these courses require participation in CCSD dual/concurrent programs.

This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and NSHE Institution(s).

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Graphic Design II

• Dual Enrollment Fee - $TBD

INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL DESIGN: An introductory course in the application and appreciation of the basic principles and elements of design, including form, shape, value, space, color and composition. The use of these courses require participation in CCSD dual/concurrent programs.

This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and NSHE Institution(s).

Prerequisite/Course Fee: 

• Graphic Design II

• Dual Enrollment Fee - $TBD

DRAWING AND ILLUSTRATION: Introductory class in developing techniques for visualizing and drawing images with an emphasis on the 2D drawing process using a variety of traditional media and techniques. Drawings are placed into digital design programs to create finished illustrations.

This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and NSHE Institution(s).