Graphic Design

Students will use both traditional and digital tools and techniques
to form images that communicate. They will use the computer as
an artistic tool to discover how text and visual elements are created,
manipulated, and used to communicate effectively. Using various
design apps and the Adobe Creative Suite, creativity, concept
development, and craftsmanship are stressed in each assignment.
Students learn about contemporary artistic trends in the design
world while developing their own complex design solutions based
on personal ideas and perspectives. They will explore design
thinking processes, investigate typographic experimentation,
and explore the impact of color and scale. Students will use their
knowledge of the design principles to compose and visually
organize their graphic imagery. Students are asked to consider
what design is and how it can be used to create, engage, and even
drive social change.