Description
2011-2012
GRAPHIC DESIGN I (I293)
Level:
11 and/or 12th grade
Class Location:
Freeport High School
Time:
7:25-8:55 a.m. and 12:55-2:25 p.m.
Length:
One year, double period
H.S. Credit:
Two credits per year (Freeport four credits per year)
Prerequisite:
Knowledge of the fundamentals of design
CareerTEC Fees:
Required $30 lab fee. To be paid at High School during registration
Calendar:
This course follows the CareerTEC calendar
Discover the world of commercial design applications and the kaleidoscope of career opportunities! The core of Graphic Design I focuses on real world applications of graphic design (2D) and/or product design (3D) techniques and processes. The objective of the course is to apply knowledge and skills of the design fundamentals (e.g. typography, shape description, color and drawing etc) and computer systems to create authentic problem solving based on specific project themes. Project themes may include the development of travel/corporate brochures, CD covers, posters, corporate identity, package design, product design and display systems. The course curriculum will include computer system application, design theory and practice and knowledge of material processes and production techniques for both graphic design and product design. Emphasis of this course will be placed on presentation techniques, portfolio development and professional/social employability skills necessary to succeed in these career fields.
CareerTECGRAPHIC DESIGN II (I294)
Level:
12th grade
ClassLocation:
Freeport High School
Time:
7:25-8:55 a.m. and 12:55-2:25 p.m.
Length:
One year, double period
H.S. Credit:
Two credits per year (Freeport four credits per year)
Post Sec Credit:
Highland Community College
Prerequisite:
Completion of Graphic Design I with C or better and interview with Instructor
CareerTEC Fees:
Required $30 lab fee
Calendar:
This course follows the CareerTEC calendar
The second year continues on from the first year experiences to engage students in more complex graphic design projects. Students will gain more experience in real world applications of both: graphic design (2D) and/or product design (3D) techniques and processes. The objective of the course is to apply and further develop the knowledge and skills learned from the first year class in the design fundamentals (e.g. typography, shape description, color and drawing etc) and computer systems to create authentic problem solving based on specific project themes. Project themes may include the development of travel/corporate brochures, CD covers, posters, corporate identity, package & product design, and display systems. The course curriculum will include computer system application, design theory and practice and knowledge of material processes and production techniques for both graphic design and product design. Emphasis will be placed on presentation techniques, portfolio development and professional/social employability skills necessary to succeed in these career fields.
