Graphic Design

A student’s passion for art is channeled into advertising and marketing projects using the full Adobe Suite of design software. Through advanced tutorials combined with a study of fonts, color theory, sketching and drawing, students will produce a professional portfolio of their work to share with prospective colleges and employers upon graduation.

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Prerequisites

Subject	Sophomore Year		Junior Year
	After 1st Semester	After 2nd Semester	After 1st Semester
English	1.5	1.5	2
Math	1	1.5	2
Science	.5	1	1.5
Social Studies	.5	1	1.5
Minimum Core Needed Includes credits from ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, PLUS up to 1/2 credit Health, 1/2 credit Personal Finance , and 1 credit PE	5	6.5	8
Minimum Total Credits Needed	9	12	15

A graphic design student works at her computer

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Tools & Equipment

Uniform Requirements

Academic Materials

Credits & Certifications

High School Credit

College Credit

Students may be eligible for college credit through the credit for prior learning process at STLCC

College credit and certification are not guaranteed. Their attainment is dependent on student performance in both the course and on external industry assessments. All certifications are through external agencies and the accommodations permitted will vary from assessment to assessment. Additionally, students must participate in the full two years of the program to be potentially eligible for all certifications listed.

Certifications

Adobe Professional Certifications

Core Essential Skills

Core Essential Skills

Core Essential Skills

Essential Processing Skills Needed for Success

Independently perform basic computer skills; for example manage passwords and access online platforms
Apply problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to follow simple and multi-step verbal and/or written instructions
Demonstrate willingness to ask for help
Ability to manage one’s time; for example, to complete an assignment/project within a given time frame
Ability to accept constructive feedback and adjust work accordingly
Adhere to and follow all program safety rules and expectations and assume personal responsibility for safety
Ability to manage the demands and organizational needs of attending 2 different schools
Creativity and the ability to think outside the box to come up with new ideas or solutions to problems; Artistic; Attention to Details
Ability to read and navigate a postsecondary text
Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; Independent note taking skills (technical reading)
Understand the implications of new information for current and future problem solving and decision making
Understand and use basic math computations, Algebra and Geometry; including percentages, fractions, decimals, rulers, standard units of measurement
Take initiative to start task(s) once instructions have been given
Ability to communicate information effectively with peers and instructor while using technical terminology
Ability to learn and apply key concepts of spatial awareness and abstract thinking
Ability to accept constructive feedback and adjust work accordingly
Ability to learn and safely operate/use cutting tools and other sharp objects independently

Essential Physical Skills Needed for Success

Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
Make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble
Ability to accept constructive feedback and adjust work accordingly
Keep hand and arm steady or held in one position for a long period of time
See details at close range (within a few inches)
Good hand-eye coordination
Ability to tolerate a studio environment, including overhead lighting, a variety of odors and chemical fumes, touching and working with a variety of textures and surfaces

How will my time be spent?

Program Year	Classroom Time	Lab Time
CTE Year One	25% - 50%	25% - 50%
CTE Year Two	25% or less	75% or more