GRAPHIC DESIGN 1&2
Concurrent enrollment with Front Range Community College.
GRAPHIC DESIGN I & 2 - (Arts, A/V Technology, & Communication Pathway)
10, 11, 12
Credit: 2
Location: Bollman
Graphic Design I students learn the fundamental elements and principles of design using the creative process through to
post-production. Course work and projects are developed to give each student a well-rounded understanding and the
skills needed to become a proficient designer. Projects are designed to increase student's artistic abilities, give a varietyof perspectives for visual problem solving, and expand critical and creative thinking skills. Using a variety of industry
standard practices, mediums, methods, and techniques students will become competent with the graphic design
process. Medium includes television, magazines, books, street signs, movies, logos/branding, packaging,
communication design, typography, digital illustration, photo manipulation, page layout, mobile devices, banners, and
billboards. Students will work with Macintosh computers and Adobe software.
Counseling notes:
1. Supplies required:
Sketch book or journal
16 GB or larger flash drive
Portfolio
3-ring binder/ and 1 ream (500 sheets) copy paper
Refillable or disposable artist inking pen
2. Course fee: $40.00
3. To be eligible for concurrent enrollment credit a student must maintain a grade of C or higher in the high school
course.
POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM:
Artist Industrial Designer CD/Book Jacket Designer Packaging Designer Production Artist Layout Artist Art Director Web Designer Publication Design
Entertainment Media
Supplies Needed in Graphic Design:
8 Gig jump drive
Technical Art Pen
1 Ream of print paper
Sketch book