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
- All-About-Me Graphic
- Word to Font
- Font to Word
- Monogram
- Inspirational Quote
- Double Exposure
- Typography Scavengar Hunt
- Creativity Test
- LINK Day 2021 Invitation
- My Reason Why
- Emotive Typography
Other Ideas
- Background Removal
- Door Decal
- Font Ad Graphic
- Handlettering
- Excuse Me
- Typogram
- Font Design
- Brand Identity
- Poster about a Designer
- Awareness Post
- Sticker