Computer Graphic Design

Students making paper

Mrs. Jo Anne Creel-Instructor

McKellar Technology Center

Room M-108

Loading the large oversize printer

The Computer Graphic Design program is a two year course that provides instruction in the basics of graphic design and the use of computer software to produce various media including magazine and newspaper layout and advertising, various print media, video, digital photography, digital animation, and Web page design projects. The program consists of two courses for students in grades 10-12, with each course offering two Carnegie units of vocational credit towards gradation. Students may choose to use one of the Carnegie units as an art elective. The program prepares students for entry-level employment in areas such as advertising, packaging , animation, special effects, the newspaper and magazine industry, Web page develpopment, and continuing post secondary educational programs.

Computer Graphics Technology I

Units:

1. Orientation

2. History and Career Orientation

3. Introduction to Graphic Computers

4. Basic Design Concepts-(Photography and image editing)

5. Digital Video Production

Computer Graphics Technology II

Units:

1. Orientation and Review

2. Marketing/Advertising Concepts

3. Print Products

4. Advanced Software Applications

5. Web Page Design

6. Directed Individual Study

 

Student Organizaton

MT2

Mississippi Technology Teens

MT 2 logo

The Columbus Municipal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities and services or employment opportunities and benefits. Concerns should be directed to J. David Sullivan, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Brandon Central Services Center, 2630 McArthur Drive, P.O. Box 1308, Columbus MS 39703-1308.
 
McKellar Technology Center, · 810 North Browder Street · Columbus , MS 39702 · Phone: (662) 241-7290 · Fax: (662) 241-7293