Graphic Design and Photography
Graphic Design and Photography
Graphic Design- In this class students will explore elements and principles of design through a variety of Adobe software programs. They will develop skills in artistic perception, critiquing, and design strategies through projects that emphasize analyzing and solving visual art problems. In Advanced Graphic Design, students will further develop their design skills through in-depth study of the elements and principles of design and focus on individual work. Students will use a variety of Adobe software programs. Students will expand skills in artistic perception, critiquing, and design strategies through projects that emphasize analyzing and solving visual art problems.
The classes below are required to be in the Graphic Design pathway.
Course Sequence
- Year 1: Graphic Design
- Year 2: Advanced Graphic Design
Photography-This course is an introduction to basic photography skills. The course briefly explores “traditional” darkroom processes, but emphasizes digital photography, digital image workflow and management, including scanning, editing, image correction and output. Both the “traditional” and digital platforms explore the image making techniques used in fine art and commercial photography. Students are expected to acquire an understanding of camera operations and “visual literacy” through the exploration of Photography. Advance Photography extends the students’ basic photography, problem solving, leadership and visual literacy skills. Additionally, students will be introduced to advanced photographic techniques, including: use of artificial light sources, studio lighting, location lighting, and digital image management and editing techniques using professional-standard software.
The classes below are required to be in the Photograph pathway.
Course Sequence
- Year 1: Photography
- Year 2: Advance Photography