CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL



Advanced Graphic Design Scope & SequenceWagner High SchoolMs. CawleyRoom R102 210-662-5000E-mail: rcawley@At the beginning of the course students will be reviewing the tools that will be utilized to create design projects and learning intermediate to advanced design techniques. Students will be working in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. At the end of the course students should be able to use these programs to create projects at an advanced level. Students will learn / review:Various software applications Design concepts Advanced use of typography in various types of projects Color principlesThe best programs to use for various projectsThe image quality required for print versus web projectsVarious technology terminologyCopyright lawsVarious file formats and their use based on the target application and environment (web vs. print)Advanced problem solving (desktop publishing methods, identification of tasks, selection of color and fonts, applying design concepts, time constraints, etc.)History of Graphic DesignPrint terminology and how to write print specificationsUNITSDesign concepts and rules10 Principles of good designGrids used in newspaper publication and desktop publishingWhen to use jpeg, gif and pngWhen should I use Photoshop, InDesign or IllustratorVisual Hierarchy / Principles of DesignColor TheoryTypography RulesTechnical issues in graphic designHistory of graphic designReview types of printing pressesDiscuss types of paper and look at paper catalogsLearn how to write print specificationsIllustrator (students will learn intermediate to advanced techniques)Learn various techniques by working on intermediate level assignments Practice by creating illustrations and applying color and filtersUse knowledge to create projects Work on first major project (create “quirky” character) Second major project (create map)Third major project (pop art poster) Fourth major project (cereal box) Photoshop(students will new techniques to manipulate photos) Learn various techniques by working on intermediate level assignments Practice by applying color and filtersUse knowledge to work on various small projects Work on first major project (“leafy” self portrait project) Work on second major project (abstract image) InDesign (grids and layout practice)Learn various program tools by working on intermediate assignments Practice by creating grids and various layoutsUse knowledge to create various small projectsWork on first major project (pocket folder) Work on second major project (calendar) Work on third major project (cd jacket) Work on 4th project (annual report) ................
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