Graphic Design 1

GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None
Length: One trimester/one-half credit (may be repeated for credit)

Course Description

Students who take this course for the first time will be introduced to the basics of graphic design including: Typography, professional design software, elements and principles of design and design history. Students who re-take this course develop and further their skills in graphic design, project management, teamwork and leadership.

Students use Adobe’s Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) and other design software to create various independent and group projects with some of them benefiting the school and broader community.

Course qualifies for Fine Arts and Career & Tech Credit.

Taken Graphic Design before? Check here for the advanced assignments.

Required Material

OHHS Google Account
Chromebook or other type of computer

Course Resources

Lynda.com
Adobe
other texts and websites applicable to the field

Course Calendar

Course Overview (tentative)

Lessons

Course Introduction
What is Graphic Design?
What is a good design?
A Brief History of Graphic Design
Introduction to Adobe Spark
Copyright
Introduction to Photopea
Elements of Art & Principles of Design
Typography Basics
Careers in Graphic Design
Creativity
Overview of Adobe Applications
Composition // Contrast
Composition // Hierarchy
Composition // Alignment
Composition // Balance
Composition // Proximity
Composition // Repetition
Composition // Simplicity
Composition // Function
The Technicals (File Formats, Size, Vector vs. Raster, etc.)
Portfolio
Portfolio Review

Other Ideas

Graphic Design Keywords
Inspiration Toolbox
Printing Technologies

Challenges