Graphic Design

Teacher: Manolita Salagunting

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Graphic Design instructional program prepares students to use technical expertise, creativity, and esthetic principles to design and create visual concepts that meet specific commercial or promotional needs, as well as inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. Students who successfully complete the Graphic Design program’s coherent sequence of instruction will develop an in-depth understanding of the operation and maintenance of specialized computer hardware and design-related technology tools; the principles and elements of design; digital imaging; typographical concepts and techniques; page layout and design; and the role of the graphic designer. Graphic Design students will explore the history and societal and economic impact of the graphic design industry and will examine legal and ethical considerations and business best practices unique to graphic design and related industries. Throughout the Graphic Design instructional program, students learn and practice valuable real-world skills using industry standard graphic design software to create professional-grade design projects.

The Graphic Design instructional program prepares students for entry-level employment, further training, and/or post-secondary education for these and other occupations: Advertising Associate, Art Director, Creative Director, Creative Services Director, Design Consultant, Desktop Publisher, Desktop Publishing Specialist, Digital Designer, Freelance Designer, Front End Developer, Graphic Artist, Graphic Designer, Graphics Specialist, Illustrator, Logo Designer, Marketing and Promotions Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Developer, Marketing Specialist, Multimedia Designer, Package Designer, Prepress Technician, Press Operator, Product Designer, Production Artist, Production Manager, Publication Designer, Social Media Specialist, User Experience Designer, Visual Designer, Web Design Specialist, Web Designer, and Web Developer.

INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS: The following credentials have been approved for the A-F CCR and are CTED eligible for the Graphic Design instructional program:

Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) – Visual Effects & Motion Graphics using Adobe After Effects
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) – Multiplatform Animation using Adobe Animate
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) – Web Authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) – Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) – Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) – Visual Design using Photoshop
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) – Digital Video using Adobe Premiere Pro

CTSO: SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle school, high school, and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. SkillsUSA Arizona has over 15,000 members. For more information, go to www.skillsusaaz.org.