Graphic Design is a one block class that
introduces students in grades 10 thru 12 to the basics of pre-press work and
counter sales. Students learn the basics of Adobe PageMaker, Adobe
Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop. These software programs are used to apply
knowlege of design gained in class. Printing estimating, billing, &
scheduling are also part of the Graphic Design curruculum.
Graphic Arts I is designed to prepare
students for entry-level jobs in the printing trades. Skills may be developed
to the student's utmost potential. Related instruction will be presented on a
broad, basic level.
Studetns will receive practical shop
experience in desktop publishing; operate both Macintosh and IBM compatible
computers; layout, design; arrange pasteup, artwork and photographs according to
layout; operate process camera; expose and develop negatives; strip negatives
into flats for platemaking; offset press operation; basic screen printing; and
much more!
In Graphic Arts II students further develop
the skills learned in GA I. Students move on to advanced levels of desktop
publishing and concentrate much more on darkroom work, platemaking, operation of
the offset printing press, and finishing and bindery work. GA II students who
meet academic and attendence standards may concider On The Job Training (OJT) in
the spring semester. OJT gives them the opportunity to get real world
experience while still enrolled in school.
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