| Approved Site(s): | |
| Approved for La Jolla, Scripps Ranch, Mira Mesa, Henry, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), Point Loma and Canyon Hills High Schools. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee. | |
| Grade Range: | |
| 10–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Graphic Design 1,2 | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two semesters | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Practical Arts | |
| UC subject area satisfied: | |
| g - Elective | |
| Course Description: | |
| Honors Graphic Design students will gain a progressive understanding of theory and concepts of visual communication used to present information or promote a message to a consumer-driven market. This course will build upon techniques developed in previous coursework including fundamental principles and elements of visual communication and the historical development of design through exploring graphic art history.
Students will explore, in an independent manner, the various facets of visual communication including the principles of design and layout, design theory, advertising principles, technology and practice. They will practice the art of conceptualizing projects, reinventing clichés, distilling complex information, and motivating an audience. Students will be able to apply skills learned in previous classes such as typography, image development, layout, image and photographic manipulation, and creation of digital artwork. Honors Graphic Design projects may include: logos, posters, brochures, billboards, flyers, websites and packaging. Students will be assessed on their use of the elements and principles of design, concept originality, workmanship, ability to analyze competitor approaches, and technical proficiency in each project undertaken. Students will prepare individual portfolios suitable for presentation for transfer to another college, art school, client or job interview. Students skills will be enhanced through experiences that simulate the graphic design industry using school-based and work-based learning opportunities. This is the final course in the CTE Graphic Design pathway. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 7212 - Advanced Graphic Design (Capstone) | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Meggs’ History of Graphic Design Supplemental Resources Adobe Creative Cloud | |