Multimedia Graphic Design
Create Visual Concepts to Communicate Ideas That Inspire, Inform, & Captivate Consumers
The Multimedia Graphic Design program helps students prepare for different career paths in print and digital design. This includes graphic design, web design, illustration, layout, and print design. In the first semester, students will learn about design principles, typography, color theory, and how to use software for photo manipulation and digital art creation. In the second semester, students will learn to use advanced software programs for logo design, web design, animation, and illustration. In the second year, students will further develop their design and software skills through projects like poster design, annual reports, ad layouts, ad campaigns, web design, and building a professional portfolio for job opportunities.
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Industry Skills
- Operation of industry-standard software
- Design principles, color theory, and typography
- Web design, Logo design, Digital Illustration, Ad campaigns, Layouts,
- Branding, and other design-related projects
- Designer-client relationship skills
- Portfolio building
- Freelance business principles
Accredited Courses
(48 credits)
- MGD 1011 Adobe Photoshop I
- MGD 1012 Adobe Illustrator I
- MGD 1013 Adobe InDesign
- MGD 1014 Typography I
- MGD 1015 Typography and Layout
- MGD 1017 Intro to Visual Communications
- MGD 1020 Intro to Production Design
- MGD 1041 Web Design I
- MGD 1043 Motion Graphic Design I
- MGD 1085 Independent Study
- MGD 2003 Design and Concept
- MGD 2011 Adobe Photoshop II
- MGD 2012 Adobe Illustrator II
- MGD 2041 Web Design II
- MGD 2056 Graphic Design Production
- MGD 2068 Business for Creatives
Program Experience
- Students gain experience in a simulated shop environment with industry grade equipment
- Enrollment options are available for both high school students and post-secondary students
- 1 year of classes
John Lawson
Instructor
303-344-4910 ext. 27959
jglawson@aurorak12.org
Meet the Design Lab
Interested in the services of a graphic designer? Want to help support our in-training graphic design students? The Pickens Design Lab partners with members of our community to offer free design services provided by our students. The Multimedia Graphic Designs students can help with:
- Branding
- Logos
- Posters
- Invitations
- Reports
- Flyers
- Apparel
- Stickers
- And More!