Graphic Design 2 – Distance Learning Edition

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.

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

Couse Overview (tentative)

Lessons

Other Ideas

Neville Brody
Erik Spiekermann
Debbie Millman
Saul Bass
Milton Glaser
Alan Fletcher
Claude Garamond
Jacqueline Casey

Challenges