This course is the first in a series that prepares students for gainful employment and/or entry into post-secondary education in the graphic communications industry. Content provides the opportunity to acquire marketable skills by examining both the industry and its career opportunities and by developing leadership, teamwork, and industry skills.

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Course Name: Graphic Design and Digital Imaging
Prerequisites: Visual Art and Design or Graphic Communications
Semesters: 2 
Credits: 1
Grade: 11-12

This course covers the principles of design and general layout procedures. Content will cover electronic systems and software programs used in graphic design, page composition, image conversion, and digital printing.

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Course Name: Visual Art and Design
Prerequisites: None
Semesters: 2 
Credits: 1
Grade: 10-12

This course provides a foundation in aesthetic concepts and applies these concepts to the visual art, design, printing, and the photography industries. Course content provides the opportunity to acquire marketable skills by examining both the visual arts and design industry and its career opportunities and by developing leadership, teamwork, and technical skills. NOTE: This course does not meet the college requirement for a fine arts course.

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