• Mr. Batory's Commercial Art Program
    The Commercial Art program spans a number of areas related to visual communications. Students prepare layout and design artwork for magazines, newspapers, books, television, posters, and packaging. While learning about these areas of study, students compile a portfolio to show potential employers or prepare for college entrance interviews.
     
    What You Will Need:
    • Ability to work independently
    • Ability to work as a team member
    • Analytical skills
    • Communication skills
    • Problem-solving skills
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Patience
    • Artistic ability/creativity
    • Conceptualization skills
     
    What Will Be Covered Throughout The Year:
    • Orientation  
      • Career Paths
      • Copyright
      • Research
      • Organization
    • Safety
      • Safe Practices
      • Cutting Procedures
    • Drawing & Illustration
      • Linear Perspective
      • Geometric and Organic Forms
      • Line Art
      • Anatomy in Drawing
      • Color Illustrations
      • Drawing from Observation
      • Layering
    • Color Theory & Application
      • Hue, Intensity & Saturation
      • Color Schemes to Generate Designs
      • Additive and Subtractive Color 
    • Digital Imaging
      • Image Scanning
      • Vector and Raster Images
      • Basic/Intermediate use of Adobe InDesign
      • Basic/Intermediate use of Adobe Illustrator
      • Basic/Intermediate use of Adobe Photoshop 
      • Input and Output Storage Devices
      • File Formats
      • Organize and Manage Digital Files
      • Web Page Design Software
    • Design, Layout & Production
      • History of Design
      • Elements & Principles of Design
      • Creative Brief
      • Sketching
      • Design Logo
      • Design for Packaging
      • Printing Process
      • Design Promotional Materials
      • Prepare Files for Output
      • Color Separations
      • Printer Marks/Measurements
    • Typography
      • Classification of Type
      • Typographic Style
      • Character and Paragraph Formatting
      • Appropriate Typeface
    • Digital Photography
      • Operate Digital Camera
      • Compose Photograph
      • Use of Lighting
      • Stabilize Camera
      • Download and Manipulate Digital Image
    • Professional Practices
      • Portfolio
      • Oral Presentation
      • Estimate Time and Materials
      • Matting and Mounting Artwork
      • Critiques
      • Research Current Industry Practices

    Potential Career Opportunities:

    • Graphic Designer (Junior Designer, Mid-Level Designer, Senior Designer)
    • Creative Director
    • Art Director (Advertising, Design, Publishing)
    • Illustrator
    • Game Designer
    • Web Designer
    • Desktop Publisher
    • Production Artist