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Visual Communications

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Students learn basic art skills, principles of design, and how to produce attractive pieces for print and the internet. The Adobe Creative Suite applications are used regularly in combining traditional art techniques with digital outcomes. Students will complete competitive portfolios for both college and employment.

Location

Valley Forge High School
Credits
  • Junior Year - 3
  • Senior Year - 3
Certifications
  • Adobe Photoshop Certified Associate
  • Adobe Illustrator Certified Associate
  • Adobe InDesign Certified Associate
College Credit

Available college credit awarded upon meeting articulation requirements
Equipment Used
  • Mac Computers
  • Digital Cameras
  • Portable background/lighting kits
  • Large output printers
  • Digitizing Tablet
  • Color Laser Printer
  • Scanners
Community Service

Design work for district, community and non-profits
Competitions

Skills USA (Ohio chapter)
Skills Obtained
  • Drawing
  • Digital photography
  • Multimedia
  • Computer Graphics
  • Layout Design
  • Advertising and Marketing
  • Web Page Design
  • Interactive Media
  • Perspective Drawing
  • Portfolio Assessment
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Image Manipulation
  • Art Appreciation and Critique
  • Digital Output
  • Screen Printing
  • Color Theory and Management
  • Product Packaging
  • Social Media
Teacher Contact

Kim Weber
weberk@parmacityschools.org