Course title:  Graphic Arts I........................................................................................................... CREDIT 3.0 

Grades Eligible:  11-12

Description:  This course is designed to expose students to all areas of the commercial printing and advertising industry.  The student will gain an intermediate knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.  Students need to have basic computer skills, work ethic, and willing to work as a team.  Students will also learn to screen print, use dye sublimation, digital and offset printing presses to produce paper printed product.  

Course title:  Graphic Arts II.......................................................................................................... CREDIT 3.0 

Grade Eligible:  12

Prerequisite:  Graphic Arts I

Description:  This course will advance the student’s knowledge and skill in all phases of commercial printing and advertising industry.  Student projects will focus on actual commercial printing jobs and the continued knowledge and experience of the screen printing and design. Students will test for their Adobe certification and will be ready for entry level commercial printing, design, and screen printing jobs. Students who complete this program are also prepared for pursing an degree in graphic design and advertising.

Instructor: Brian Henson

Email: bhenson@sikeston.k12.mo.us

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