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Program Description
Do you like art, color, advertising and interesting images?
A graphic designer works with these venues and is responsible
for designing, creating and producing the printed media that
surrounds you everyday. Magazines, menus, posters, brochures,
CD sleeves and book jackets are a few examples of print media.
In the Graphic Design and Digital Publishing Program, learn
how to take a design project from conception through publishing.
Today's graphic designer must be well versed in concept development,
creative problem solving, imagery, technical production and
publishing. The Graphic Design and Digital Publishing Program
challenges the student to meet the demands of the industry
in graphic design, print production, and publishing for print
media. Students combine creative applied arts with technology
while working in design, photo manipulation and illustration
software.
Curriculum Components
Students experience class in a setting that duplicates a design
studio's workflow and structure. Students work on community
client projects and from a project assignment sheet. All computer
work can be done in the studio/lab. All students complete
a portfolio while in the program.
• Design principles, elements and composition skills
• Typography
• Concept Development
• Page Layout
• Electronic Design & Imaging
• Production and pre-press processes
• Adobe Creative Suite Software
• Color and chromatics
• Career exploration in the graphic design field
Also included in the curriculum are lessons on the history
and context of the design industry, advertising, project management,
business operation skills and safety. Career work experiences,
job shadows, possible apprenticeship training and college courses are additional
opportunities.
Professional
Certification Credentials
Students completing Graphic Design and Digital Publishing with a B or better in both technical skill and final portfolio presentation are eligible to earn the Graphic Design and Digital Publishing Certificate awarded by the Graphic Design and Digital Publishing Advisory Council.
Postsecondary Credits Offered
Students completing the Graphic Design and Digital Publishing
Program are eligible to earn up to six dual enrollment college credits in Graphic Design through Community College of Vermont. In addition, students can earn advanced standing credits from Lyndon State College for portfolio excellence. Eligible students must maintain a B average and score well on academic placement tests. Students are also eligible to take up to one course per semester at Champlain College, CCV, UVM and CCV.
High School Credits Awarded:
• One Mathematics Credit
• One English Credit
• One Art Credit
• Three Elective Credits
Career Experiences
• Work-based Learning
• School-Work Cooperative Opportunities
• Apprenticeships
What's Next?
Students completing this program who are interested in pursuing
a career in a related field may:
• Return for the second year program offering
• Apply to an apprenticeship program
• Pursue a postsecondary degree
• Enter the workforce
Industry Partners
• JDK
• Lane Press
• Queen City Press
• Real Estate Guide
• Offset House
• Seven Days
• Ben & Jerry's
• Vermont Teddy Bear
• Kelliher Samets Volk
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