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Graphic Design I and II with AP 2-D Design Portfolio
</fs_content><fs_content title="Program Information" show_title="false"><div><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">This is a two-year program that introduces students to the graphic design and advertising industry. Students study industry-leading Adobe Creative Cloud software through a series of in-class modules and design activities. They learn about design thinking, typography, page layout, composition, color theory, branding, digital illustration, digital workflow, professional workplace skills, and printing methods. Second-year students strengthen their skills through more in-depth problem-solving and real-world, client-based design projects. In the final semester of the program, second-year students participate in an industry internship and/or the AP 2-D Design Portfolio/Senior Capstone Portfolio. The AP (Advanced Placement) 2-D Design Portfolio is a program administered by the College Board to provide highly motivated students with an opportunity to earn college credit with a 2-D art and design focus.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Prerequisites: </strong>Show proficiency in Introduction to Art&nbsp;<u>OR</u>&nbsp;Digital Photography&nbsp;<u>OR</u> Desktop Publishing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Recommended:&nbsp;</strong>Strong communication skills (verbal and written) as evidenced by proficient writing skills in all high school English classes. Any experience creating two-dimensional art and design work, in or out of the classroom, will be helpful.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Program Benefits:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Earn Industry Recognized Credentials — Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design &amp; Illustration (Illustrator), Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design (Photoshop), Adobe Certified Professional in Print &amp; Digital Media Publication (InDesign)&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Earn Dual Credit through Missouri State University — Art 100 (2-D Design / 3 credit hours) and Art 110 (Introduction to New Media / 3 credit hours)<br/></span><em>or </em>Ozarks Technical Community College — GDT 105 (Graphic Design I / 4 credit hours) and GDT 115 (Typography / 4 credit hours)</li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Create an AP 2-D Design Portfolio</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;">Work in an industry-related internship</li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;">Design real-world projects for clients in our community</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Career Pathways:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Graphic Design</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Art Direction / Creative Direction</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Advertising and Promotions</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Animation Design</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Brand Design and Strategy</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Environmental Design</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>The average yearly pay</strong>* for a Graphic Designer is $64,700.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">*According to 2023 data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</span></p></div></fs_content> <fs_layout type="2 Column Layout"> <fs_column><fs_content title="Course Schedule" show_title="false"><div><div><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Course Schedule:</strong></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Morning Session</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 14pt;">7:55 a.m.&nbsp;to 10:55 a.m.</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Afternoon Session</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 14pt;">11:45 a.m.&nbsp;to 2:45 p.m.</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div></div></fs_content></fs_column> <fs_column></fs_column> </fs_layout>
