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Graphic Design Fundamentals

This class familiarizes students with the basics of visual communication that are the building blocks of all graphic design. Students will learn how to use type and imagery to communicate ideas through logos, posters and other projects. This course teaches hand skills and is a prerequisite for advanced design courses.

Digital Imaging

This ten-session class introduces students to two of the most popular and powerful digital imaging software programs on the market today: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Students will scan and manipulate images, learn the difference between raster and vector artwork, and gain important skills that can be used in both print and digital media. This class is a prerequisite for advanced design classes.

Designing for Print

Printing has come a long way since the first mass-produced Bibles rolled off Johannes Gutenberg’s press in the 15th century. Students will apply the skills they learned in Design Fundamentals and Digital Imaging to create a variety of projects for the printed medium, from business cards to book layouts. The class will also pay a visit to a local print shop. Prerequisites: Graphic Design Fundamentals and Digital Imaging or permission of instructor.

Web Design

An introduction to authoring web pages. Learn to create your own graphics, manage files, and post a working site for a local client. Prerequisites: Graphic Design Fundamentals and Digital Imaging or permission of instructor.