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TITLE
Graphic Design
TEXTBOOK
Classroom in a Book / PageMaker, PhotoShop, Illustrator / Adobe Press
DESCRIPTION
This is a one-semester course for students 10-12. The goal of this course is to
understand the fundamentals of computer software application for electronic
drawing, page layout, and image manipulation. This course will also provide a
conceptual understanding for the integration of this technology into the
creative process and the visual communication of information for the viewer or
audience. Programs that the student will be using will include Adobe PageMaker
7.0, Adobe PhotoShop 6.0, and Adobe Illustrator 8.0.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Students completing this course successfully will be expected to:
A. Integrate this technology and techniques into graphic design
B. Have acquired skills in using various software programs (PhotoShop,
Illustrator, and PageMaker).
C. Have an understanding of various uses of input (scanners, digital cameras)
and output (printer, World Wide Web) devices with the computer.
D. Be self-sufficient on the computer (file management).
E. Be neat and show craftsmanship
F. Be creative
WRITING ACTIVITIES
Each student will be required to take a series of tests that will include
vocabulary and essay question describing a specific learning activity or problem
solving process.
