Advertising And Graphic Design

COURSE DESCRIPTION Advertising and Graphic Design is designed for students with high aptitude and interest in the graphic arts field who would like training in commercial art advertising design.  Given opportunities in practical application skills in advertising and graphic arts, students progress according to their interests, abilities, and performances.  They work on “real world” projects that are commissioned by local businesses.  Employment opportunities and immediate income potential are available.  Students are expected and encouraged to participate in competitions at the state and local levels. The class incorporates the industry-standard software programs PhotoShop and Illustrator as well as many other scanning, designing, 3-D, and animation software programs.  Working with both PC and MAC computers, the students use DVD’s, CD’s, jump drives, digital cameras, color printers, scanners, and other technical tools.  Advertising and Graphic Design provides the opportunity for students to gain the entry-level skills needed to work in areas such as newspapers, advertising agencies, magazines, and printing companies.  Students also receive good background skills for college art programs and art schools. A formal third year program emphasizing independent study and job placement will begin in the 2009-2010 school year. Grades: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 year equals 2-3 credits Instructor: Bill Drake