Graphics Arts

Graphic Arts

GRAPHIC DESIGN
CRS# 07246 - Grade 9-12 - CR 1/2 - Quarter - 1 block
Students will explore the many different aspects and career opportunities of graphic design. Graphic design is the communication tool artists use to illustrate, advertise, and promote products in the industrial world. Students will be encouraged to use their creative talents and computer skills to produce such works of art as: developing logos, illustrating and promoting a company they choose, maga-zine layouts, and other visual stimulating projects. Students will be supplied with the latest, state of the art technology and software including QuarkXpress and Adobe Photoshop to aid in their design.
Note:
This course will fulfill the State of New Hampshire graduation requirement for 1/2 credit in fine arts.

GRAPHIC TRADES/PRINTING 1
CRS 14521 Grade 11 CR 2 Y blocks/year Graphic Arts is a multifaceted industry, with a wide range of career opportunities that employs men and women. Job titles include designers, paste-up artists, page-layout artist, camera operators, pre-press technicians, computer operators, plate makers, press operators, bindery work-ers, computer programmers, chemists, and estimators. This hands-on course acquaints students with the latest cutting edge technology, digital color imaging and conven-tional offset printing. The digital and offset forms of print-ing are taught, and include computer layout, computer design, paste-up, camera work, stripping, plate making, press set-up and operations. Students design and print business cards, invitations, letterheads, CD covers, posters and various other items. Note: This course will fulfill the State of New Hampshire graduation requirement for 1/2 credit in fine arts.
Note: This is a Running Start Course and students can receive college credit

GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
CRS# 07253 -Grades - 9-12 - CR 1 - Semester - 1 block
Students will explore the ever important world of communication through the following associated areas: graphic design and layout, screen process printing, black and white photography, air brush art technology, offset print-ing, and electronic desktop publishing which includes dig-ital photography and scanner technology. All activities are focused on developing creative thinking and problem solv-ing skills. Students’ designs will be a major emphasis in all activities. The development of a student portfolio is stressed. Career opportunities in the fields of graphic design, commercial art, printing, computer graphics and other related fields will be explored. Safety concerns related to operating equipment and handling chemicals is emphasized.
Note:
This course will fulfill the State of New Hampshire graduation requirement for 1/2 credit in fine arts.

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