Taft HS Course Sequence
*Explore a variety of digital fields including: Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, and Video editing. You will use a large variety of software including: Photoshop, Animate, Illustrator, & Premiere Pro. This class is a great opportunity to determine and develop your interests in Design and Multimedia Arts.
*Graphic Design I is a course that explores graphic communication through the understanding of the elements and principles of design; as well as, the design process, from idea development through the final execution of a document. Students will use Adobe design software to create products like drawings, logos, advertisements, magazine layouts, and much more.
Certifications offered: Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop
*Graphic Design II is a continuation of Graphic Design I & more fully explores the interaction of text & image. You will become more independent in your use of fundamental components of graphic communication. You will create independent & creative solutions to a series of design problems. Your knowledge of & exposure to contemporary design issues & graphic design history will be an important
Certifications offered: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, & Adobe InDesign
*Explore careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content, including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services. Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries.
Certifications offered: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign & Adobe AfterEffects
