Christopher S. Anderson Ed.D.

 Introduction to Design

This course 1 provides a project based curriculum for freshmen that present the elements and principles of visual design using the design process established by Project Lead the Way. Projects focus on design factors such as aesthetics, format, geometric shape & form, perspective drawing, scale, proportion, and presentation techniques. Students begin to use computers as a medium/tool for design of project components such as sketching techniques, orthographic drawing, 3D modeling & rendering. Assignment requirements are based on color, form and aesthetics with emphasis on the stages of the design process and critical thinking skills.

Introduction to Design 2 continues the design process and use of elements and principles of design through larger scale and more complex projects. Assignments involve detailed ‘form follows function’ aspects and the effects of successful presentation. Students explore various materials and media for self-expression and learn to express opinions through class critiques and oral presentations. Additionally, students earn OSHA certification, complete the SkillsUSA Career Essentials and Typing Certificate. 

Graphic Design I

This course provides students with an in depth experience with digital design tools, processes and systems common to careers in graphic arts and digital production. Career examination and skill building include printing enterprise, art and copy preparation, graphic design, image generation and assembly, production photography, graphic reproduction operations, binding and/or finishing related to digital imaging, printing, and digital production. All assignments are linked to environmental themes dependent upon current events, project context and inter-program integration.

 Graphic Design II

This course provides students with a foundational understanding of digital design, tools, processes and systems common to careers in graphic arts and digital production. Exploration topics include printing enterprise, art and copy preparation, graphic design, image generation and assembly, production photography, graphic reproduction operations, binding and/or finishing related to digital imaging, printing, and digital production. This course serves as an introductory course to a variety of AME Pathways including, Graphic Arts, Professional, Photography, Animation, and Game Design. All assignments are linked to environmental themes dependent upon current events, project context and inter-program integration.

Digital Graphics

This capstone course provides students with an in depth understanding of digital design tools, processes and systems common to careers in graphic arts and digital production. Close examination of topics include printing enterprise, art and copy preparation, graphic design, image generation and assembly, production photography, graphic reproduction operations, binding and/or finishing related to digital imaging, printing, and digital production. All assignments are linked to environmental themes dependent upon current events, project context and inter-program integration. This course serves as the Capstone course to Graphic Design.