Graphic Design 1

Graphic Design is a 3 year career path that gives students a better understanding of the process, the techniques and the skills necessary  in the world of graphic design.

High Point's Graphic Design lab consists of 25 Apple iMacs, scanners and printers.

While technology drives the graphic communication industry, students need to understand and develop their skills through TRADITIONAL methods.  This course teaches them the process and techniques, through traditional means, that are necessary to develop these skills.

Graphic Design 1 is an introduction to the BASICS OF DESIGN with a series of assignments that help the student grasp concepts that they would have to deal with in the real world of graphic communication.

Areas of study are:

* Contour Drawing  * Basic One Point Perspective * Designing Type with French Curves, Rulers, Circle Templates * Markering Techniques/Pen and Ink Techniques * Line Variety/Line Variation * Introduction to Positive-Negative Space * Introduction to Written and Oral Critique * Introduction to Aesthetics * Logo Design * T-Shirt Design

Students progress to the computer lab after they have completed exercises based on traditional methods.
Introduction to Apple Computers:
        ~ AdobePhotoshop software
        ~ Scanning
        ~ Saving work
        ~ Using Zip Disks as removable storage.
        ~ Computer vocabulary
        ~ Printing

A series of digital assignments are created at High Point to teach students the tools and techniques to master Adobe Photoshop, the industry standard in image editing software. These lessons give the students a good grasp of the 'how' and 'why' of most tools.

The year progresses with a series of assignments that allow the students to put into practice the tools and concepts explored  throughout the year.  This is where the students artistic, creative, conceptual and technical abilities come into play.