Digital Publishing and Design

1 Semester
Available to grades: 9,10,11,12 *Eligible for Dual Credit through COD
Prerequisites: None

Learn the industry standard software (Adobe Suite) for desktop publishing and graphic designing. You will use InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create a variety documents ranging from graphical text to photo collages, etc. Many of the assignments allow students to choose their own topics, along with using their own pictures to design projects to take home. In addition to InDesign software features, you’ll also learn about proper design guidelines to enhance the quality and attractiveness of your projects. Options for editing images will be explored using Photoshop, and graphic creation using Illustrator. Basic Keyboarding skills recommended. May be used for fine arts credit.