Graphic Design and Illustration
Knowledge and skills in this pathway can lead to one of the following careers:
• Advertising/Webpage graphics designer
• Graphic communications
• Special effects artist
• Advertising & marketing
• 3D imaging design and application
• Print journalist
Possible Coherent Sequences--
9th Grade: Principles of Art, A/V Technology and Communication
10th Grade: Graphic Design and Illustration
11th Grade: Advanced Graphic Design and Illustration
12th Grade: Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration
Principles of Arts, A/V Technology and Communication-Graphics (7500)
Grades: 9-10 Length: 1 year Credit: 1 credit GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisites: None
This course emphasizes:
• Interpersonal communications skills in social and professional settings
• The history and development of the audio/visual and communications industries
• Using graphic technology to enhance presentations
Graphic Design and Illustration (7530)
Grade: 10-11 Length: 1 year Credit: 1 credit GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisites: Principles of Arts, A/V Tech, or Communications-Graphics
This course emphasizes:
• The impact of advertising and visual media on society
• The technology behind creating visual art
• Creating two- and three-dimensional projects using computer technology
Note: Upon successful completion of this course, students may be ready to take Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop Certified Expert Exam (ACE) http://training.adobe.com/certification/exams/illustrator-cs5.html
Advanced Graphic Design and Illustration (7550)
Grade: 11-12 Length: 1 year Credit: 2 credits GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisites: Graphic Design and Illustration; teacher approval
This course emphasizes:
• Independent decision-making skills in graphic design
• Cost-effective color and design choices
• Advanced printing concepts
Note: This course meets two periods every day. Upon successful completion of this course, students may be ready to take the Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop Certified Expert Exam (ACE) http://training.adobe.com/certification/exams/illustrator-cs5.html
Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration (7551)
Grade: 12 Length: 1 year Credit: 2 credits GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisites: Two courses in a coherent sequence and teacher approval
Note: This course meets two periods every day. Upon successful completion of this course, students may be ready to take the Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop Certified Expert Exam (ACE) http://training.adobe.com/certification/exams/illustrator-cs5.html
• Advertising/Webpage graphics designer
• Graphic communications
• Special effects artist
• Advertising & marketing
• 3D imaging design and application
• Print journalist
Possible Coherent Sequences--
9th Grade: Principles of Art, A/V Technology and Communication
10th Grade: Graphic Design and Illustration
11th Grade: Advanced Graphic Design and Illustration
12th Grade: Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration
Principles of Arts, A/V Technology and Communication-Graphics (7500)
Grades: 9-10 Length: 1 year Credit: 1 credit GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisites: None
This course emphasizes:
• Interpersonal communications skills in social and professional settings
• The history and development of the audio/visual and communications industries
• Using graphic technology to enhance presentations
Graphic Design and Illustration (7530)
Grade: 10-11 Length: 1 year Credit: 1 credit GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisites: Principles of Arts, A/V Tech, or Communications-Graphics
This course emphasizes:
• The impact of advertising and visual media on society
• The technology behind creating visual art
• Creating two- and three-dimensional projects using computer technology
Note: Upon successful completion of this course, students may be ready to take Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop Certified Expert Exam (ACE) http://training.adobe.com/certification/exams/illustrator-cs5.html
Advanced Graphic Design and Illustration (7550)
Grade: 11-12 Length: 1 year Credit: 2 credits GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisites: Graphic Design and Illustration; teacher approval
This course emphasizes:
• Independent decision-making skills in graphic design
• Cost-effective color and design choices
• Advanced printing concepts
Note: This course meets two periods every day. Upon successful completion of this course, students may be ready to take the Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop Certified Expert Exam (ACE) http://training.adobe.com/certification/exams/illustrator-cs5.html
Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration (7551)
Grade: 12 Length: 1 year Credit: 2 credits GPA weight: 1.0
Prerequisites: Two courses in a coherent sequence and teacher approval
Note: This course meets two periods every day. Upon successful completion of this course, students may be ready to take the Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop Certified Expert Exam (ACE) http://training.adobe.com/certification/exams/illustrator-cs5.html