Using state-of-the-art computers and digital imaging equipment, students will learn cutting edge software applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash and Dreamweaver.  Instruction is designed to give students maximum opportunity  to learn image generation and manipulation for such projects as book covers and magazines, CD/video game art, advertising campaigns, posters, and websites.

Technology used in the Classroom includes:

• iMac Pro
• Wacom/Bamboo tablets
• Photography equipment
• Large format printing
• Heat Press

Introduction to Graphics and Design

Course Description: This course is designed as the foundational course for both the Graphics Production and Graphics Design pathways. The Graphics and Design course provides students with the processes involved in the technologies of printing, publishing, packaging, electronic imaging, and their allied industries. In addition, the Graphics and Design course offers a range of cognitive skills, aesthetics, and crafts that includes typography, visual arts, and page layout. Pre-requisite for this course is adviser approval.

Graphic Design and Production

Course Description: As the second course in the Graphics Communication and Graphics Design Pathways, this course builds on knowledge and skills learned in the Introduction to Graphics and Design course and focuses on procedures commonly used in the graphic communication and design industries. Students will gain more experience in creative problem solving and the practical implementation of those solutions across multiple areas of graphic design and graphic communications. The prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Graphics and Design.

Advanced Graphic Design

Course Description: Students will continue to explore in an increasingly independent manner, the principles of design and layout procedures relating to the field of graphic design. Content will cover electronic systems and software programs used in graphic design, page composition, image conversion, and digital printing. Knowledge and skills in digital design and imaging will be enhanced through experiences that simulate the graphic design industry and school-based and work-based learning opportunities. This is the final course in the Graphic Design pathway.

Embedded Credit: Language Arts

Ms. Lei Snelling

Ms. Snelling is a Florida native and seventh year educator with seven years of industry experience (graphic design and print production). She is a graduate of the Florida A&M University Fine Art and Education programs. Ms. Snelling continues to create freelance graphic designs and exhibit her fine art in galleries and chalk art shows. 

CERTIFICATIONS

PrintEd Certification

​PARTNERSHIPS

Rock, Paper, Scissors Design

Central States Printing

Interface Architectural Signage

Design Type

IPD Printing