Buckeye UnionHigh School District

Graphic Design I is a foundation course, which will develop an understanding of the basic design principles, typography, and color theory. Students will learn the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator programs on the computer. They will learn to create “real world” projects such as T-shirts, Magazine and Book Covers, Logos, and Posters. This course will emphasize on the basic skills of graphic design. FBLA, our Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) will be an integral part of this class.

GRAPHIC DESIGN II

Graphic Design II introduces students to a high level of graphic design as a form of visual communication with advanced typography organization, refinement of elements and principles of design, and color and image manipulation. Introduction to the Adobe InDesign program, advanced Photoshop and Illustrator skills and entry level web design will be taught in level II. Students will also learn to function effectively in real-world design management situations with designs being used for the Riders Ink Print Shop. FBLA, our Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) will be an integral part of this class. Dual enrollment may be offered to allow the student to get college credit through Maricopa Community colleges

GRAPHIC DESIGN PRACTICUM

This is a capstone program for all CTE students who completed a CTE program. Students will be working mainly on their work-based learning projects, along with many hands-on real-world relevant projects. Dual enrollment may be offered to allow the student to get college credit through Maricopa Community colleges. This course may be repeated for credit with instructor permission.