C A REE R PRO S PECTS The graphic design field is quite broad. Your basic graphic designer tackles a variety of design projects for print, web, and even a little bit of video. You have animators, motion graphic artists, web designers, illustrators, multimedia artists, interactive media designers, UX designers and more.
STE P 1 Contact FMRHS Guidance Department and fill out and submit the application for the program. STE P 2 Meet with Digital Design Instructor Sadie Cahoon. Come prepared to discuss: ʝʝ your interests ʝʝ artistic interests (sketchbooks or flash drives with images of your work if you have any) ʝʝ why you want to be a part of the program ʝʝ Your learning style and needs This sounds scary, but don’t worry. This is an informal meeting for us to get to know each other a little bit.
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FOR MORE INFO Fall Mountain Region High School Guidance Department (603) 835-2917 134 FMRHS Rd., Langdon NH, 03602
Your career as a designer can take a few different paths. Design agency jobs are very competitive, have large, well-known clients with big budgets, and long hours especially around due dates. These jobs are focused around large cities. Many companies find it more affordable to hire their own graphic designers— referred to as in-house. You are responsible for designing all the materials needed for this one company. The main benefit is you work a 9-5 day. The graphic design field is moving much more towards freelancers. The design field has a high percentage of freelancers—50 percent, give or take depending on the field. GR A P H IC D ES IGNE R C HA RACTE RISTICS ʝʝ Ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadlinedriven environment ʝʝ Ability to work ef fectively in a team and independently ʝʝ Customer service-oriented outlook and ability to work well with a wide variety of people ʝʝ Ability to give and receive feedback ʝʝ Motivation, curiosit y, and researchorientation ʝʝ Excellent oral and written communication skills ʝʝ Initiative, self-starter work habits ʝʝ Flexibility, adaptability ʝʝ Highly skilled with PC and MAC
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A BO UT THE PRO GRA M Students explore the graphic design industry, the role of the designer, design theory, industry standard tools and practical hands-on design techniques in a four course (two year) program open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Digital Design 1 focuses on design theory; developing concepts and solutions for design problems; Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign; and a bit of photography. Digital Design 2 focuses on page layout skills and advancing your knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and design theory. Digital Design 3 focuses on web design using HTML, CSS, and Adobe Dreamweaver and creating an online portfolio. Digital Design 4 focuses on motion graphic techniques and incorporating motion design with all you have learned.
INSTRUCTION METHODS
A combination of book tutorials, videos, instructor demos and readings are used. Bring your curiosity!
ASSESSMENT METHODS Projects and critiques make up the majority of assessments. Each project has a rubric or a set of criteria. Every summative project has a response part where you get to fill in the blanks and tell me what you were thinking when you designed the piece. Pop quizzes are occasionally thrown in the mix to keep you on your toes. Formative projects allow you to perfect skills and summative projects allow you to show how amazing you’ve become.
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