Design and Visual Communications

Introducing the Adobe Creative Suite, pathway focuses on solving design challenges for print communications as well as personal visual expression. Students apply the elements and principles of design while exploring typography, layout, composition, and image manipulation. Students learn various modes of capturing original imagery as well as how to create digital images using electronic drawing software. Assessment is based on pre-planning, project specific rubrics, and teacher observation of work habits and technical/creative growth. Students with an interest in print communications and/or digital art are encouraged to take this pathway and develop a portfolio to showcase their work.

    Culinary Pathway
    Completion of this pathway will result in:
    ServSafe Food Handler's Certification

    Design & Visual Communications Pathway
    Completion of this pathway will result in:
    Adobe Certification

    Grade

    Course/Experience

    Core Skills

    9-12

    Graphic Design I

    Semester Long
    • Art Elements
    • Principles of Design
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe Illustrator
    • Adobe InDesign
    • Adobe Animate

    10-12

    Graphic Design II

    Semester Long
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe Illustrator
    • Adobe Animate
    • Adobe InDesign
    • Art Elements
    • Principles of Design

    11-12

    Graphic Design III

    Year Long
    • Refine all ability to work with all programs in previous courses

    12

    Graphic Design IV

    Year Long
    • Independent study