Courses & Career Pathway by Larisa Hart https://padlet.com/lhart18/dzg5dhl2zqgle57n Graphic Arts classes can be taken as electives to enhance student experience at FHS. These classes can also be taken as a Career Pathway: to become CVTE (Voc-Tech) certified in Graphic Design. The Career Pathway is indicated as steps. Students need 2 years worth of classes (4 semesters) to become complete the Career Pathway/certification. en-us 2020-09-09 00:20:42 UTC 2025-09-29 04:55:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/305793148/c349e5d1250542222ab432782a187804/G_iconAsset_171.png Step 1: Graphics 1 lhart18 https://padlet.com/lhart18/dzg5dhl2zqgle57n/wish/729504689
  • (Semester Class)
  • Introduction to Graphic Design
  •  Intro to Mac computer environment
  • Basics file management and naming conventions.  
  • Elements and principles of design 
  • Beginning typography, layout, & composition 
  • Image manipulation with photo editing software & vector-based software. 
  • Projects are assigned to practice skills
    • ]]>     2020-09-09 00:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lhart18/dzg5dhl2zqgle57n/wish/729504689     Step 2: Graphics 2 lhart18 https://padlet.com/lhart18/dzg5dhl2zqgle57n/wish/729532971 (Semester Class)
    • Diving deeper into photo editing and vector software
    • Color theory & psychology
    • Intermediate Typography
    • Digital Drawing with tablet & stylus
    • Critiquing and feedback
    • Advertising messaging
    • Logo Design
    • Aspects of printing and using wide format printer are introduced

    ]]>     2020-09-09 00:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lhart18/dzg5dhl2zqgle57n/wish/729532971     Step 3: Graphics 3 lhart18 https://padlet.com/lhart18/dzg5dhl2zqgle57n/wish/729535478 (Year Long Class)
    • Advanced class, building upon skills learned in previous classes.
    • Advanced typography, layout,  & composition skills
    • Advanced critiquing and collaborating
    • Students continue mastery of wide format printers
    • Students are exposed to  Clipper Design Shop, learning various aspects of the production schedule, order taking & customer service
    • Students master photo editing & vector software
    • Art show is developed so  students can display their work
    • Community projects are assigned
    • Students develop a visual point of view
    ]]>     2020-09-09 00:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lhart18/dzg5dhl2zqgle57n/wish/729535478     Step 4: Graphics 4 lhart18 https://padlet.com/lhart18/dzg5dhl2zqgle57n/wish/729536956 (Year Long Class)
    • (Year Long Class)
      • Advanced class, building upon skills learned Graphics 3
      • Community projects are assigned
      • Students develop a visual point of view
      • Portfolio is Developed 
      • Adobe Certification is Completed
      • OSHA safety certification is Completed
      • Design & Visual Communications Certificate is awarded 

    ]]>     2020-09-09 00:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lhart18/dzg5dhl2zqgle57n/wish/729536956     Step 4 (Optional): Internship or Teaching Assistant or Independent Study lhart18 https://padlet.com/lhart18/dzg5dhl2zqgle57n/wish/729537682 (Semester Class)
    • For advanced students
    • An internship can be assigned on a student-by-student basis, contingent upon pandemic health guidelines. 
    • Internships  can include working in the Clipper Design Shop
    • Teacher Assistants can also be considered internships.
    • TAs work with Graphics 1-3 students, assisting with the learning process.
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