Graphic Design & Advertising

College-level course work begins 2010-2011

*Space is limited in these career classes.  Students enrolling as 9^th, 10^th, or 11^th graders and signing up for this career area are guaranteed a seat when college course work begins in the 11^th grade

• Emphasis is on the design, advertising, illustration, digital, and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials.
• Students will be trained in the development of concept and design for promotional materials such as newspaper and magazine advertisements, posters, folders, letterheads, corporate symbols, brochures, booklets, preparation of art for printing, lettering and typography, photography and electronic media.
• Project application in areas of design and layout using computer software is emphasized.
• Students who continue their education in this field of study could qualify for employment opportunities with graphic design studios, advertising agencies, printing companies, department stores, and a wide variety of manufacturing industries, newspapers, and businesses with in-house graphics operations.