Fundamentals of Graphic Design

This is an excellent course for beginners because, no previous skills or experience is necessary. Graphic Design will provide opportunities to develop computer skills in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Students will also learn about the design loop, typography, principles and elements of design. Students will also get experience using vinyl-cutting technology. Using the design loop students will apply the design skills with the computer skills to create various real life design projects. Throughout the course students will create designs and be expected to complete a portfolio of their work.

Units of Study

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Vinyl

Design

Materials

All materials and information will be provided to you. You will be able to login for Adobe creative cloud while in this class.

Grading

Grades will be calculated with straight points. While your grades may have categories there will be no weighting for the categories.

Project grading will be based on grade sheets and rubrics. Which will be posted in the assignments in canvas.

Second Chance Learning

Work can be re-submitted at any time except the last two weeks of the marking period.