Graphic Arts Focused Program of Study
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Has anyone ever told you that you can't make a good living as an artist? Don't believe it! The arts economy is one of largest sectors of the US economy, and one of the fastest growing as well. In particular, the Pacific Northwest is one of the creative capitals of the US. The Graphic Arts Focused Program is ideal for students who are passionate in the areas of photography, graphic design, calligraphy and typography, product design, cartooning, illustration, animation, or web design. It offers a solid foundation in many of the graphic arts, and is an inspiring introduction to the hundreds of careers available in these areas.
The Graphic Arts Focused Program guides students in exploring the communication arts through classes
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including Advertising Design, Digital Photography, Cartooning & Drawing, and Calligraphy. Advanced Graphic Arts Studio is the capstone class for the Graphic Arts Focused Program, and is required for students who wish to graduate with the Focused Program. During the first trimester students explore handmade and digital graphic art media including drawing, painting, stenciling, spray painting and Adobe Photoshop. During the second trimester, students receive guidance and support as they imagine, research, focus and create a powerful senior project in digital or studio-based graphic design, advertising design, product design, business identity, cartooning, calligraphy, photography or web design. Students will also be offered career-related presentations and experiences, including a field trip to Portland, to enhance their learning and their understanding of how their projects relate to the professional world.
How Do I Get Involved? If you are interested in the Graphic Arts Focused Program of Study:
- Complete the Focused Program of Study forecasting worksheet and place that in your advisory folder.
- Select this area on the Focused Program of Study Interest Sheet.
- Use your worksheet to help you sign up for the following courses during forecasting:
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EXPLORATORY (9-12) Select 1 of the following |
FOUNDATION (9-11) Select at least 1 of the following |
CAPSTONE (12) Select the class that corresponds with your foundation class |
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- Digital Photography 1 (.5)
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- Advertising Design - 2nd term (.5)
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- Cartooning 1 or Calligraphy 1 (.5)
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- Advanced Graphic Arts Studio (1.0)
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- Calligraphy 2 (.5), or Digital Photography 2 (.5)
or Cartooning & Draw 2 (.5)
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