The Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with designing or creating graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. This program of study may also include exploration into creating special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media, for use in computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Certifications offered: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Teacher: Jennifer Paul Room: A229 Email: jennifer.paul@nisd.net
Taft HS Course Sequence
Level 1: Principles of Arts, AV Technology, & Communication, course #8176 (9th & 10th graders)
*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.
Level 2: Graphic Design & Illustration I, course #8155 (10th, 11th, & 12th graders)
*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.
Level 3: Graphic Design & Illustration II, course #8156 (11th & 12th graders, must complete level 2)
*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
Level 4: Practicum in Graphic Design & Illustration, course #8157 (12th graders, must complete level 3)
*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.
TAFT HS GRAPHIC DESIGN PROMO
STUDENT SHOWCASE
2023-2024
Adobe Illustrator Projects
Adan A.
Minimalist Poster Project
Aidan D.
Minimalist Poster Project
Alana W.
Minimalist Poster Project
Allie C.
Minimalist Poster Project
Jaden B.
Minimalist Poster Project
Logan M.
Minimalist Poster Project
Logan M.
Minimalist Poster Project
Christof R.
Create Your Own Image Project
Marina C.
Create Your Own Image Project
Sana O.
Create Your Own Image Project
Aris R.
Create Your Own Image Project
TRex E.
Create Your Own Image Project
Brianna J.
Create Your Own Image Project
Ahkinah P.
Taft Poster Project
Cameron F.
Taft Poster Project
Dylan M.
Taft Poster Project
Cameron F.
Client Requests Project
Enrique B.
Client Requests Project
Eddie W.
Client Requests Project
Dylan M.
Client Requests Project
Alana W.
City skyline with perspective grid Project
Christian R.
City skyline with perspective grid Project
Logan M.
City skyline with perspective grid Project
Aidan D.
City skyline with perspective grid Project
David P.
Halloween Project
Dylan M.
Halloween Project
Allie C.
Halloween Project
Eric B.
Halloween Project
Ahkinah P.
Halloween Project
Cameron F.
Halloween Project
Dylan M.
Taft Poster Project
Ahkinah P.
Taft Poster Project
Xavier B.
Taft Poster Project
Adan A.
Vector Self-Portraits
Alana W.
Vector Self-Portraits
Aidan D.
Vector Self-Portraits
Jaden B.
Vector Self-Portraits
David P.
Vector Self-Portraits
Logan M.
Vector Self-Portraits
Aidan D.
Four Elements Project
Alyssa F.
Four Elements Project
Alana W.
Four Elements Project
Aris R.
Four Elements Project
Chris D.
Four Elements Project
Brianna J.
Four Elements Project
Chris R.
Four Elements Project
David P.
Four Elements Project
Daniel W.
Four Elements Project
Eric B.
Four Elements Project
Forest S.
Four Elements Project
Jesiah M.
Four Elements Project
Marina C.
Four Elements Project
Maynard W.
Four Elements Project
Melanie R.
Four Elements Project
Paul S.
Four Elements Project
Noah P.
Four Elements Project
Quincy H.
Four Elements Project
Sage R.
Four Elements Project
Sana O.
Four Elements Project
Adan A.
Typography Project
Aidan D.
Typography Project
Alana W.
Typography Project
James L.
Typography Project
Alana W.
Animal Low Poly Project
Adan A.
Animal Low Poly Project
Allie C.
Animal Low Poly Project
Adan A.
Free Create Project
Alyssa F.
Free Create Project
Alana W.
Free Create Project
Dez R.
Free Create Project
Forest S.
Free Create Project
Nathan V.
Free Create Project
Orion T.
Free Create Project
TRex E.
Free Create Project
Aris R.
Free Create Project
Brianna J.
Free Create Project
Chace J.
Free Create Project
Christian W.
Free Create Project
Maynard W.
Free Create Project
Aidan D.
Free Create Project
Cameron F.
Roboraiders Poster
Dylan M.
Roboraiders Poster
Xavier B.
Roboraiders Poster
Enrique B.
Roboraiders Poster
Ahkinah P.
Roboraiders Poster
Alfonso E.
Semester Exam Project
Ahkinah P.
Semester Exam Project
Alyssa F.
Semester Exam Project
Chris D.
Semester Exam Project
David P.
Semester Exam Project
Dez R.
Semester Exam Project
Dylan M.
Semester Exam Project
Forest S.
Semester Exam Project
Kara L.
Semester Exam Project
Noah H.
Semester Exam Project
Aidan D.
Semester Exam Project
Allie C.
Semester Exam Project
Alana W.
Semester Exam Project
Aris R.
Semester Exam Project
Brianna J.
Semester Exam Project
Dominic J.
Semester Exam Project
Cameron F.
Semester Exam Project
Finn G.
Semester Exam Project
Enrique B.
Semester Exam Project
Kylie H.
Semester Exam Project
Logan M.
Semester Exam Project
Maynard W.
Semester Exam Project
Nathan V.
Semester Exam Project
Enrique B.
Doodle for Google Entry
Ahkinah P.
Doodle for Google Entry
Mason R.
Doodle for Google Entry
David P.
Doodle for Google Entry
Allie C.
Doodle for Google Entry
Alana W.
Doodle for Google Entry
Aidan D.
Doodle for Google Entry
Ahkinah P.
Taft Poster
Cameron F.
Taft Poster
Adobe Photoshop Projects
Aidan D.
Clipping Mask Project
Alana W.
Clipping Mask Project
Adan A.
Who Am I Desktop Project
Alana W.
Who Am I Desktop Project
David P.
Who Am I Desktop Project
Mason R.
Old School Anaglyph Effect Project
David P.
Old School Anaglyph Effect Project
Alana W.
Old School Anaglyph Effect Project
Adan A.
Old School Anaglyph Effect Project
Logan M.
Animated GIF Project
David P.
Animated GIF Project
Allie C.
Animated GIF Project
Alana W.
Animated GIF Project
Maynard W.
3D Effect Project
Jayanna C.
3D Effect Project
Elise B.
3D Effect Project
Nathan V.
3D Effect Project
Daniel W.
3D Effect Project
Orion T.
3D Effect Project
Steven C.
3D Effect Project
Mason R.
Mash Ups Project
David P.
Mash Ups Project
Logan M.
Mash Ups Project
Aidan D.
Layered Vector Shapes Project
Alana W.
Layered Vector Shapes Project
Allie C.
Layered Vector Shapes Project
Adan A.
Layered Vector Shapes Project
Nathan V.
Selective Coloring Project
Maynard W.
Selective Coloring Project
Neyron V.
Selective Coloring Project
Melanie R.
Selective Coloring Project
Ash M.
Selective Coloring Project
Alana W.
Your Own Dream Like World Project
Aidan D.
Your Own Dream Like World Project
Daniel W.
Your Own Multiple Layers Project
Maynard W.
Your Own Multiple Layers Project
Nathan V.
Your Own Multiple Layers Project
Melanie R.
Your Own Multiple Layers Project
2022-2023
Adobe Illustrator Projects
Elyot S.
Create Your Own Image Project
Anna M.
Create Your Own Image Project
Bowen R.
Create Your Own Image Project
Katie D.
Create Your Own Image Project
Cameron F.
Create Your Own Image Project
Jonathan M.
Create Your Own Image Project
Gabby E.
Create Your Own Image Project
Dylan M.
Create Your Own Image Project
Alex N.
Create Your Own Image Project
Ahkinah P.
Create Your Own Image Project
Maddy H.
Create Your Own Image Project
Julian F.
Create Your Own Image Project
Jaden B.
Create Your Own Image Project
Olivia C.
Create Your Own Image Project
Alana W.
Create Your Own Image Project
Caleb L.
Create Your Own Image Project
Evoneeey A.
Create Your Own Image Project
Juan U.
Create Your Own Image Project
Ahkinah P.
Four Elements Project
Bella R.
Four Elements Project
Anna M.
Four Elements Project
Caleb L.
Four Elements Project
Cameron F.
Four Elements Project
Gabby E.
Four Elements Project
Jonathan M.
Four Elements Project
Maddy H.
Four Elements Project
Katie D.
Four Elements Project
Bowen R.
Four Elements Project
Chey W.
Four Elements Project
Julian F.
Four Elements Project
Ken'Ziyah C.
Four Elements Project
Melanie R.
Four Elements Project
Olivia C.
Four Elements Project
Alana W.
Four Elements Project
Hector R.
Four Elements Project
Alyssa Z.
Four Elements Project
Brianna J.
Four Elements Project
Juan U.
Four Elements Project
Jadelyn R.
Four Elements Project
Anna M.
Minimalist Project
Gabby E.
Minimalist Project
Dylan M.
Minimalist Project
Jonathan M.
Minimalist Project
Gabby E.
Minimalist Project
Caleb L.
Minimalist Project
Caleb L.
Minimalist Project
Bowen R.
Minimalist Project
Elyot S.
Minimalist Project
Ahkinah P.
Cityscape Perspective Project
Jonathan M.
Cityscape Perspective Project
Maddy H.
Cityscape Perspective Project
Cameron F.
Cityscape Perspective Project
Elyot S.
Cityscape Perspective Project
Gabby E.
Cityscape Perspective Project
Dylan M.
Cityscape Perspective Project
Cameron F.
Skyline Postcard Project
Jonathan M.
Skyline Postcard Project
Caleb L.
Skyline Postcard Project
Ahkinah P.
Skyline Postcard Project
Dylan M.
Skyline Postcard Project
Ahkinah P.
Vector Self-Portrait Project
Anna M.
Vector Self-Portrait Project
Cameron F.
Vector Self-Portrait Project
Tim V.
Vector Self-Portrait Project
Jonathan M.
Vector Self-Portrait Project
Gabby E.
Vector Self-Portrait Project
Bella R.
Vector Self-Portrait Project
Elyot S.
Vector Self-Portrait Project
Frank H.
Vector Self-Portrait Project
Caleb L.
Vector Self-Portrait Project
Ahkinah P.
Halloween Design Project
Anna M.
Halloween Design Project
Dylan M.
Halloween Design Project
Cameron F.
Halloween Design Project
Caleb L.
Halloween Design Project
Katie D.
Halloween Design Project
Jonathan M.
Halloween Design Project
Ahkinah P.
Animal Low Poly Project
Anna M.
Animal Low Poly Project
Katie D.
Animal Low Poly Project
Enrique B.
Animal Low Poly Project
Frank H.
Animal Low Poly Project
Gabby E.
Animal Low Poly Project
Jonathan M.
Animal Low Poly Project
Elyot S.
Animal Low Poly Project
Xavier B.
Animal Low Poly Project
Ahkinah P.
Free Create Project
Anna M.
Free Create Project
Bowen R.
Free Create Project
Caleb L.
Free Create Project
Eddie W.
Free Create Project
Cameron F.
Free Create Project
Eloy S.
Free Create Project
Enrique B.
Free Create Project
Elyot S.
Free Create Project
Gabby E.
Free Create Project
Jonathan M.
Free Create Project
Tim V.
Free Create Project
Katie D.
Free Create Project
Chey W.
Typography Project
Julian F.
Typography Project
Melanie R.
Typography Project
Ahkinah P.
Typography Project
Alex N.
Typography Project
Elyot S.
Typography Project
Eloy S.
Typography Project
Anna M.
Typography Project
Jonathan M.
Typography Project
Gabby E.
Typography Project
Caleb L.
Typography Project
Cameron F.
Typography Project
Alex S.
Typography Project
Amylaze P.
Typography Project
Ahkinah P.
Semester Exam Project
Alyssa Z.
Semester Exam Project
Anna M.
Semester Exam Project
Bella R.
Semester Exam Project
Caleb L.
Semester Exam Project
David P.
Semester Exam Project
Cameron F.
Semester Exam Project
Dylan M.
Semester Exam Project
Enrique B.
Semester Exam Project
Gabby E.
Semester Exam Project
Jonathan M.
Semester Exam Project
Hector R.
Semester Exam Project
Juan U.
Semester Exam Project
Logan R.
Semester Exam Project
Maddie H.
Semester Exam Project
Melanie R.
Semester Exam Project
Reyli F.
Semester Exam Project
Adobe Photoshop Projects
Anna M.
3D Effect Project
Bella R.
3D Effect Project
Cameron F.
3D Effect Project
Eloy S.
3D Effect Project
Caleb L.
3D Effect Project
Jonathan M.
3D Effect Project
Logan M.
3D Effect Project
Alana W.
3D Effect Project
Julian F.
3D Effect Project
Jaden B.
3D Effect Project
Melanie R.
3D Effect Project
Adan A.
3D Effect Project
Gabby E.
3D Effect Project
David P.
3D Effect Project
Jadelyn R.
3D Effect Project
Eloy S.
Who Am I Desktop Project
Elyot S.
Who Am I Desktop Project
Ahkinah P.
Mash Ups Project
Gabby E.
Mash Ups Project
Xavier B.
Mash Ups Project
Anna M.
Mash Ups Project
Cameron F.
Dream Like World Project
Eloy S.
Dream Like World Project
Dylan M.
Dream Like World Project
Anna M.
Dream Like World Project
Ahkinah P.
Dream Like World Project
Caleb L.
3D Anaglyph Effect Project
Gabby E.
3D Anaglyph Effect Project
Elyot S.
3D Anaglyph Effect Project
Jonathan M.
3D Anaglyph Effect Project
Anna M.
3D Anaglyph Effect Project
Cameron F.
3D Anaglyph Effect Project
Dylan M.
3D Anaglyph Effect Project
Ahkinah P.
Animated GIF Project
Tim V.
Animated GIF Project
Bella R.
Animated GIF Project
Jonathan M.
Animated GIF Project
Elyot S.
Animated GIF Project
Bella R.
Poster Tutorials Project
Eloy S.
Poster Tutorials Project
Gabby E.
Poster Tutorials Project
Jonathan M.
Poster Tutorials Project
Dylan M.
Poster Tutorials Project
Bella R.
Poster Tutorials Project
Caleb L.
Poster Tutorials Project
Maddie H.
Poster Tutorials Project
Gabby E.
Poster Tutorials Project
Anna M.
Poster Tutorials Project
Christian R.
Selective Coloring Project
Elias A.
Selective Coloring Project
Amalyze P.
Selective Coloring Project
Jaden B.
Selective Coloring Project
David P.
Selective Coloring Project
Ethan O.
Selective Coloring Project
Ken'Ziyah C.
Selective Coloring Project
Julian F.
Multiple Layers Project
Melanie R.
Multiple Layers Project
Elliott N.
Multiple Layers Project
Christian R.
Multiple Layers Project
Quincy H.
Multiple Layers Project
Elias A.
Multiple Layers Project
Alana W.
Multiple Layers Project
David P.
Multiple Layers Project
Veronica H.
Blending Photos Together Project
Julian G.
Blending Photos Together Project
Xavier B.
Blending Photos Together Project
Devon C.
Blending Photos Together Project
Eric B.
Blending Photos Together Project
Alana W.
Blending Photos Together Project
Devante V.
Blending Photos Together Project
Hector R.
Blending Photos Together Project
Katie D.
Blending Photos Together Project
2021-2022
Adobe Illustrator Projects
AJ A.
Four Elements Project
Eloy S.
Four Elements Project
Callum O.
Four Elements Project
Cameron F.
Four Elements Project
Dylan M.
Four Elements Project
Ahkinah P.
Four Elements Project
Gabriella E.
Four Elements Project
David L.
Four Elements Project
Elyot S.
Four Elements Project
Ethan L.
Four Elements Project
Caleb L.
Four Elements Project
Anna M.
Four Elements Project
Frank H.
Four Elements Project
Maddie H.
Four Elements Project
Elyot S.
Own Creation in free time
Jade C.
Cityscape using Perspective Grid
Daya R.
Cityscape using Perspective Grid
Mercy M.
Cityscape using Perspective Grid
Ethan B.
Cityscape using Perspective Grid
Jada L.B.
Minimalist Poster
Ethan B.
Minimalist Poster
Mercy M.
Vector Self-Portrait Project
Robert D.
Vector Self-Portrait Project
Jada L.B.
Taft CTE Logo Contest Winner
Ethan B.
Animal Low Poly Project
Sean Y.
Animal Low Poly Project
Dat D.
Animal Low Poly Project
Isabella R.
Retro Pumpkin Project
Frank H.
Retro Pumpkin Project
Abril M.
Retro Pumpkin Project
Ethan L.
Retro Pumpkin Project
Ahkinah P.
Retro Pumpkin Project
Enrique B.
Retro Pumpkin Project
Jade C.
Double Decker Bus Project
Ethan B.
Double Decker Bus Project
Donovan R.
NTHS Logo Contest Winner
Abby H.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Gabriella E.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Ahkinah P.
Student Chosen Typography Project
JJ G.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Callum O.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Sirenna A.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Chey W.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Jaden B.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Alana W.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Quincy H.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Jose A.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Katie D.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Aaliyah R.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Ella S.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Anna M.
Student Chosen Typography Project
Ethan B.
Semester Exam Project
Jade C.
Semester Exam Project
Xavier B.
Semester Exam Project
Robert D.
Semester Exam Project
Simon C.
Semester Exam Project
Alex N.
Semester Exam Project
Jaden B.
Semester Exam Project
Jonathan M.
Semester Exam Project
Bowen R.
Semester Exam Project
Andy O.
Semester Exam Project
Mercy M.
Semester Exam Project
Cameron F.
Semester Exam Project
Alana W.
Semester Exam Project
Aaliyah R.
Semester Exam Project
Abril M.
Semester Exam Project
Jada L.B.
Semester Exam Project
Elyot S.
Semester Exam Project
Anna M.
Semester Exam Project
Daya R.
Semester Exam Project
Aidan L.
Semester Exam Project
Anthony M.
Semester Exam Project
Ahkinah P.
Semester Exam Project
Treble M.
Semester Exam Project
Gabriella E.
Semester Exam Project
Caleb L.
Semester Exam Project
Frank H.
Semester Exam Project
Ethan L.
Semester Exam Project
Adobe Photoshop Projects
Ethan B.
Who Am I Desktop Project
Dat D.
Who Am I Desktop Project
Jade C.
Who Am I Desktop Project
Daya R.
Who Am I Desktop Project
Daya R.
3D Effect Project
Jada L.B.
3D Effect Project
Eloy S.
3D Effect Project
Gabriella E.
3D Effect Project
Jonathan M.
3D Effect Project
Enrique B.
3D Effect Project
Jthan A.
3D Effect Project
Cameron F.
3D Effect Project
Jade C.
Dream Like World Project
Jada L.B.
Dream Like World Project
Daya R.
Dream Like World Project
Dat D.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Daya R.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Ethan B.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Jada L.B.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Ethan B.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Dat D.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Mercy M.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Jade C.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Raul C.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Jade C.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Raul C.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Jada L.B.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Sean Y.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Bella R.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Leo L.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Dana H.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Charlotte T.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #1 Project
Sean Y.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #2 Project
Elyot S.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #2 Project
Bowen R.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #2 Project
Andy O.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #2 Project
Dat D.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #2 Project
Anonymous
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #2 Project
Drew S.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #2 Project
Bowen R.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #2 Project
Ahkinah P.
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #2 Project
Anonymous
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #2 Project
Anonymous
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #2 Project
Anonymous
Photoshop Poster Tutorial, Your Choice #2 Project
Jada L.B.
Product Photography Advertisement Project
Jade C.
Product Photography Advertisement Project
Robert D.
Product Photography Advertisement Project
Jayson T.
Product Photography Advertisement Project
Mercy M.
Product Photography Advertisement Project