Graphic Design Program

Program Overview

This comprehensive program provides a solid foundation in graphic design, web design, and animation. Students will master industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and InDesign. The program also includes career development support and an internship to prepare students for success in the creative industry.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Photoshop Image Design and Editing: Explores graphics using Photoshop, including file size and format, color palettes, image masking, and filters.
(4 weeks)
• Vector Graphics (Illustrator): Covers vector graphics, including drawing, shapes, manipulation, appearance, and typography.
(4 weeks)
• Website Design: Focuses on planning, designing, and developing effective web pages using Adobe Dreamweaver, including HTML5 and CSS.
(7 weeks)
• Animation for the Web: Teaches the creation of simple and complex animations for the web using CSS3 and HTML5, including banner ads, sound files, storyboarding, and interactivity.
(4 weeks)
• Digital Typography: Explores the art of typography, including type basics, categories, elements, design, and the use of type on the internet.
(4 weeks)
• Graphic Design and Layout: Covers graphic design principles, including shape selection, line proportion, color theory, and typography for stationery, business cards, brochures, and promotional materials.
(4 weeks)
• Graphic Design and Layout II (InDesign): Combines type, illustration, and photography to solve design problems.
(4 weeks)
• Design Production or Technical Production: Prepares students for print production, including file setup, print terminology, printer collaboration, and print technology.
(2 weeks)
• Career Development: Connects students to the social media industry, including career planning, job searching, resume writing, and interview skills.
(1 week)
• Internship: Provides practical experience in the industry, involving 120 hours of work experience.
(6 weeks)

Teaching:

• Small class sizes with step-by-step support.
• Career development team that assists with resume creation, interview preparation, and job search.

Careers:

• Art Director
• Web Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Brand Designer
• Interactive Designer
• Print Designer
• Illustration
• Web Design
• UI/UX Design
• Mobile App Design
• Game Design
• Video Content Marketing
• Content Creation
• Film
• Animation