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Graphic Design

Industry Sector:
Arts, Media, and Entertainment
Pathway:
Graphic Design

Program Description

Graphic Design is where art meets communication. In this pathway, students will dive into the world of illustration, layout, and typography—learning how to turn ideas into powerful visuals that connect with people. Through hands-on, project-based work, you’ll get to design, refine, and share your creations just like a real designer. Along the way, you’ll build the skills that matter in the industry: teamwork, communication, creative problem-solving, and smart decision-making. Using digital tools and web-based media, you’ll develop your artistic voice while gaining the experience to thrive in college, careers, and beyond.

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Sequence of Classes

Introductory Course: Graphic Design 1

Digital Illustration introduces students to the fundamental concepts of effective graphic communication with an emphasis on Adobe Illustrator as a primary design tool. Students will participate in the full design process, including brainstorming, conceptualizing, communicating with the client, pre-press production, and collaborative critiquing. Students will explore the fundamentals of graphic design theory, layout design, typography, and the career potential within the design field. Emphasis is on giving students real world experiences in creative problem-solving in the design environment. (UC/CSU 'F' Elective)

Concentrator Course: Graphic Design 2

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of effective graphic communication with an emphasis on
Adobe Photoshop as a primary design tool. Students will participate in the full design process, including brainstorming, conceptualizing, communicating with the client, pre-press production, and collaborative critiquing. Students will explore the fundamentals of graphic design theory and the career potential within the design field. Emphasis is on giving students real world experiences in creative problem - solving in the design environment through both drawing and photo manipulation within the Photoshop environment. (UC/CSU 'F' Elective)

Capstone Course Dual Enrollment Graphic Design 3

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of effective graphic communication with an emphasis on Adobe Photoshop as a primary design tool. Students will participate in the full design process, including brainstorming, conceptualizing, communicating with the client, pre-press production, and collaborative critiquing. Students will explore the fundamentals of graphic design theory and the career potential within the design field. Emphasis is on giving students real world experiences in creative problem-solving in the design environment through both drawing and photo manipulation within the Photoshop environment.