Year 10 Graphic Design is recommended for those students wishing to study Graphic Design in Year 11 and 12. It is a prerequisite for studying ATAR Design in Year 11.
Graphic Design is the process of combining text and graphics, and communicating an effective message in the design of logos, graphics, brochures, web pages, posters and any other type of visual communication. Graphic Design caters for students who wish to develop their artistic skills creativity and knowledge in the design industry (both print and digital).
Students will be given the opportunity to develop and transfer their traditionally created artworks (such as illustrations and paintings) into computer-generated designs using programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
Studio areas explored may include:
• Digital Art & Design – creating industry standard logos, corporate IDs, T-shirts, posters, brochures, picture books, advertising, magazine covers, magazine layouts, business cards, vector art, web pages, etc
• Image production – scanning or down-loading photographs and illustrations, then combining and manipulating them in Adobe Photoshop to create original artworks
Assessment
Practical and Written – Production of a folio that displays development in visual enquiry, design work, presentation, colour studies, class work and a final design piece.
Contact Information
Mr Kieran Gherardi
Director of Visual Arts
Kieran.Gherardi@cewa.edu.au
