Graphic Design and New Media
The Graphic Design & New Media Program has been developed to offer high school juniors and seniors broad based instruction and intensive applied learning experiences in the visual communications field. Graduates of this program will be prepared to enter college or begin entry-level employment in their chosen field. Students gain experiential knowledge and skills with emerging media technologies that apply to graphic design, illustration, digital photography, marketing, computer animation, web design, and video production. Students are encouraged to pursue continued education and will graduate from our program with a portfolio that demonstrates artistic and technical competency. This portfolio will have a web and video component that displays each student’s skills.
First Year
Macintosh OSX & Adobe Creative Suite
The Elements of Art
The Principles of Design
Drawing with Adobe Illustrator
Graphic Design Basics
History of Graphic Design
How to use a digital camera and scanner
Photo editing (Adobe Photoshop)
Page Layout (Adobe InDesign)
History of New Media (From Film to Interactive Websites)
Basic web design (Dreamweaver)
Basic animation with Flash
Basic digital video production (from script to DVD)
Potential Career Options
CTE Portfolio Development
Self-Promotion & Business Networking
Second Year
Individual Track Based System
All second year students will continue to learn the extensive range of electronic arts started in the first year. Each student will concentrate on a specific track for their Career & Technical Endorsement. This means the instructor will guide each student through their chosen track to prepare them for their respective internship, NOCTI exam, college and ultimately their career.
Track 1 - The Graphic Artist/Designer (Print & Web)
Advanced Adobe Illustrator Advanced Digital Photography
Advanced Adobe Photoshop
Advanced Typography
Advanced Adobe InDesign
Advanced Web Design (Dreamweaver or GoLive)
Portfolio (Graphic Design) & Website
Track 2 - The Media Artist/Designer (Web, Video, & Animation)
Advanced Digital Photography
Advanced Adobe Photoshop
Advanced Web Design (Dreamweaver or GoLive)
Advanced Animation (Flash & Adobe After Effects)
Advanced Digital Video Production (Final Cut Express HD)
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Internship Experiences...
Students can participate in an internship experience where they will apply their knowledge while working with professionals in authentic career settings. Students will have an opportunity to dialog with practitioners via guest presentations while developing professional insights and future educational plans.
Portfolio...
All second year students will complete a Career and Technical Education Portfolio that exhibits necessary elements for CTE Endorsement and demonstrates competencies in Graphic Design & New Media.
Benefits...
- Articulation Agreements/College Credit
- Onondaga Community College
- Art Institute of Pittsburgh
- Completed Career Portfolio
- Integrated English Credit
- Internship Experience
For more information, contact...
Your High School Guidance Office or the Guidance Office at BOCES.
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Graphic Design & New Media could lead to careers in...
Illustration
Desktop Publishing
Digital Photography
Pre-Press Technician
Video Editing
Videography
Web Design
Careers with additional training and education...
Animation
Commercial Photography
Film & Video Production
Graphic Design
Medical Illustrator
Public Relations & Marketing
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