This course is designed to develop the entry-level skills required for careers in digital design. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing concepts and operations; layout, design, and measurement activities; digital imaging; communication, collaboration and decision-making activities; critical thinking and problem-solving.

 

 

 

1. Perform critical thinking activities.
2. Demonstrate the ability to independently set, design and evaluate project requirements, project planning,  model project planning and utilize the design process.
3. Demonstrate intermediate/mastery in digital publishing operations, apply project planning, and apply the design process.
4. Demonstrate an intermediate/mastery understanding of typography.
5. Plan, organize, and carry out collaborative digital design projects.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in digital photography, the use of raster software applications, the use of vector  software applications, desktop publishing application.
7. Create and/or refine a portfolio.