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Mr. Batory's Commercial Art ProgramThe 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