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Graphic Design

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

Program Description

The Graphic Design pathway combines project-based work that requires both independent work and interdependent management skills for career success.  Students will learn the skills and knowledge for creating, refining, and share work in the industry.  Traits that are necessary to function successfully in the graphic design industry – such as teamwork, communication, creative thinking, and decision-making abilities are emphasized.  Students will develop visual arts concepts through digital media and web-based tools.

Graphic Design Promotion Video

Arts, Media, and Entertainment logo of a film reel on a purple circle background

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.