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Design. Imagine. Illustrate. Create.
adobe software
about LEVEL 1
Foundations of Interactive Media
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A CAREER IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
With a career in graphic design, students have the choice of working in advertising, publishing, public relations, media, industrial design, and a range of other industries. Just about every business needs the creativity and skills of a great graphic designer. Because so much of the job is digital, remote options are plentiful. As you gain skills and experience, you become more marketable as a designer and can find more niche opportunities."
COURSES: PRINCIPLES OF ARTS, MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS • EXPLORATORY
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Level 1 • EXPLORATORY • PAMC students are introduced to digital illustration, graphic design, and layout using industry leading digital software.
Evaluation for this course is as follows:
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Formative Assessments – 50% of grade
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This includes classwork, lessons in the book, warm ups, work habits, sketches, etc.
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Summative Assessments – 50% of grade
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This includes projects, unit tests, quizzes, formal writing, evaluations, etc.​
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COURSE OUTLINE:
The curriculum is currently divided into 2 units with emphasis given to industry standard Adobe programs Photoshop and Illustrator.
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What is Adobe Photoshop?
Adobe Photoshop is a graphics and image editing software used to edit photos as well as create or enhance illustrations, photographs, 3-D art, paintings, drawings, and other digital media.
Adobe Photoshop is compatible with MacOS and Microsoft Windows.
Unit 1: Adobe Photoshop. Projects focus on photo manipulation, restoration, digital
painting as well as skills and tools designed to introduce students to the program's vast capabilities.
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What is Adobe Illustrator?
Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor software developed for the creation of logos, icons, illustrations, drawings, typography and more.
Adobe Illustrator is compatible with MacOS and Microsoft Windows.
Unit 2: Adobe Illustrator. Projects focus on illustration, graphic design, advertising design, typography and skills designed to introduce students to the program's use and
vast capabilities.
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What is Adobe In-Design?
Adobe In-Design is the industry-leading layout and page design software for print and digital media.
Adobe In-Design is compatible with MacOS and Microsoft Windows.
Unit 3: Adobe In-Design: Projects focus on single and multi-page layout for graphic design use for items such as brochures, magazines, and other printed media.