COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite: Level One Art Class
Level: Honors
Open to: So-Sr
Length: 1 year credit: one credit.
Summary
Computer Graphic Design introduces the student to simple image
manipulation on the computer. Basic drawing tools and their use are
presented, along with projects designed to allow the student to use these
tools creatively. The elements and principles of art are taught as a basis
for good design. Techniques for manipulating text and graphics to create
effective designs that work in page layouts are covered. Students learn
basic typography while exploring type as an art form or a means to convey
a message. Design for multimedia presentations and web design are also
covered. All makeup work requires after-school lab attendance. Software
used includes: InDesign, Photoshop, Image Ready and Illustrator.
 

REQUIRED MATERIALS
You will need daily:
Writing Utensil
Notebook
Jumpdrive (atleast 8GB)
Positive Attitude
 

OUTLINE FOR COURSE
Unit 1: Introduction to Web Design
Unit 2: The Language of the Web
Unit 3: Hand Coding Project: Creation of web pages with HTML/XHTML
Unit 4: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop for Web
Unit 5: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator for Web
Unit 6: Introduction to Adobe Dreamweaver
Unit 7: Layout Project: Creation of Homepage
Unit 8: Site Mapping: Creation of Site Structure
Unit 9: Web Authoring Basics: Webhosting, domain names, browsers
Web Ethics: Copyright/Fair Use
Web Accessibility: Following Web standards
Unit 10: Optimizing Files for the Web
Unit 11: Introduction to CSS/Cascading Style Sheets
Unit 12: Personal Artist Site: Creation of Student Web site
End of 1st Semester
 

Unit 13: Introduction to Interactive Web Design
Unit 14: Introduction to Adobe Flash
Unit 15: Character Animation using Flash
Unit 16: Introduction to Action Script 3.0
Unit 17: Creating A Video Game using Flash
Unit 18: Creating Web Pages using Flash
End of 2nd Semester