Graphic Design

STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENROLL IN BOTH GRAPHICS INTRODUCTION AND INTERMEDIATE IN THE SAME YEAR.

9271/9272 GRAPHIC DESIGN 1A/1B

Gr 9-12     0.5 credit  

Prerequisite/Recommendation: None.

The first semester of this course introduces students to the publishing skills needed for graphic design for industry and/or higher education through various lessons, assignments, and projects. This course covers the following areas of study: digital layout, design, electronic pre-press, scanning, desktop and electronic publishing, formatting and manipulating text and graphics for print and the web. The second semester of this course prepares students with the drawing and photo editing skills needed for graphic design in industry and/or higher education through various lessons, assignments, and projects. This course covers the following areas of study: computer drawing, vector artwork design, formatting, enhancing, correcting and manipulating text, images, photos, and graphics for print and the web. Program software utilized: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, & Photoshop). A cumulative electronic portfolio produced upon completion of this course.

9276/9277 GRAPHIC DESIGN 2A/2B 

Gr 10-12 0.5/0.5 credit

Prerequisite/Recommendation: Graphic Design 1A/1B with a 2.0 pr higher and teacher/administrative recommendation. 

This course reinforces and strengthens the technical graphic design specific for industry and/or higher education through various Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat tutorials. This course covers the following areas of study: advanced digital computer layout, design, electronic pre-press desktop and electronic publishing, formatting and manipulating text and graphics, vector artwork design, 3D vector artwork, perspective drawings, animation, formatting, enhancing, correcting, and manipulating images, for print and the web. Students will participate in their CTSO further to develop their technical and leadership skills utilizing advanced tutorials and projects supporting the graphics school projects. A cumulative electronic portfolio is produced upon completion of this course. ANY STUDENT WANTING A TWO-HOUR EXPERIENCE AFTER COMPLETION OF GRAPHIC DESIGN 2A/2B SHOULD TAKE GRAPHIC DESIGN 3A/3B BC AND GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP.

 9278/9279 GRAPHIC DESIGN 3A BC / 3B BC

 Gr 11-12 0.5/0.5 credit

Prerequisite/Recommendation: Graphic Design 1A/1B and Graphic Design 2A/2B with a 2.0 or higher and teacher/administrative recommendation. 

This course provides hands-on and consulting skills for students to hone their employability and job skills needed for graphic design in industry and/or higher education. Students will produce independent assignments for district jobs, public and private sector requests using Adobe Creative Suite. Students will serve as “Graphics Consultants” providing design, layout, and production of school and community jobs such as tickets, posters, signs, banners, programs, note pads, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, business cards, hand-outs, logo designs, and web layouts. Communication, teamwork, problem solving, self-management, planning and organizing skills will be integrated in these “consulting” assignments as well as participating in the Graphics CTSO. A cumulative electronic portfolio is produced upon completion of this course.

2243/2244 GRAPHICS/YEARBOOK PUBLICATION 1A/1B Gr 11-12 0.5/0.5 credit Prerequisite/Recommendation: Completed application (available during scheduling and/or from Yearbook advisor), teacher recommendation and Yearbook Advisor approval required. 

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the publishing skills needed for yearbook publication, graphic design for industry and/or higher education through various lessons, assignments, and projects. This course covers the following areas of study: digital layout, design, using digital photography in publication, using PDF’s in published works, scanning, desktop and electronic publishing, formatting, manipulating and editing text and graphics for publication. Program software utilized: Adobe Creative Suite CS6 (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop) and Walsworth Online Design Software. This course is ideal for students who are looking for a career in Journalism and/or Graphic Design. Members of this course are responsible for the creation of the 300+ page Chippewa Valley High School Yearbook. Students in this class need to be able to work independently. All yearbook staff members are expected to sell yearbooks and advertisements as part of their assessment. Students are required to work after school, on weekends and over holiday breaks, if necessary. This course provides real world work experience as students work to meet scheduled deadlines. A cumulative electronic portfolio is produced upon completion of this course. It is strongly recommended that students have some computer knowledge. NOTE: Students are required to register for both Graphics Yearbook I and Yearbook II. Students may not take only one semester of this course. This course does not qualify for NCAA eligibility certification.
 

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP 1/2 (2 hr) 9253/9254 GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP 1A/1B (1 hr) Gr 12 1.0/1.0 (2 hr) or 0.5/0.5 (1 hr) credit Prerequisite/Recommendation: Successful completion of both Graphic Design Introduction and Intermediate. 

Additionally, teacher recommendation is required and concurrent enrollment in an Advanced Graphic Design course. This course provides the opportunity for senior-level students to gain a paid “on-the-job” work experience in graphic design. An Individual Educational Training Plan and Training Agreement are developed for each student-trainee detailing his/her specific learning activities. This course may be taken for one or two hours. Student wages are equivalent to those earned by other trainees in that particular occupation. Note: A student who chooses the Internship course for either one or two hours is expected to meet 200 hours of work per semester. 

Sample 4 Year Plan Chippewa Valley High School

Sample 4 Year Plan Dakota High School 

World Language Credit: Students may replace one credit of World Language with one credit of CTE when CTE is taken as a second (or additional) VPAA credit. Note: These CTE courses may fulfill the one credit of Visual, Performing, Applied Arts (VPAA) graduation requirement. (Two .5 or one 1.00 CTE courses are required for the successful completion to meet this requirement.)

* Articulation Agreement: Eligible students could qualify for tuition-free (articulated) college credits at Macomb Community College (Media and Communication Arts), Oakland Community College, Henry Ford Community College, Washtenaw Community College, and Baker College.

 For more information, visit the following website: http://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/downloads/career-articulation/articulation_information_website_9.3.2015.pdf