Principles of Graphic Design, 1st Edition © 2024
Emergent Learning
Principles of Graphic Design gets your students started on a career in the graphic design industry.
- Presents graphic design career options
- Emphasis on employability and professionalism
- Introduces design concepts and skills
- Getting started with photography
- Prepare for industry-recognized certification
Essential skills of a graphic arts professional
An introduction to the Arts, A/V Technology and Communications cluster, focusing on essential skills and technology in graphic design careers.
Lay the foundation for career success
Students learn the essential skills of graphic design professionals including goal setting, critical thinking and problem-solving.
Teach basic design skills
Students learn basic concepts including graphics, fonts, shapes and drawing skills.
Get started with photography
The text introduces the essential skills students need to get started with photography including imaging and layout software.
Prepare for certification
When implemented in addition to the Adobe Classroom in a Book Series, this program helps prepare students for the Adobe Certified Professional Exam from Certiport®.
- Career options
- Academic planning
- Entrepreneurship
- Developing visual skills
- Developing creative skills
- Colors, skills, and typography
- Imaging and publishing software
- Printing technologies
- Capstone projects
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Grades 9-12
This program is designed for the following high school CTE courses:
- Commercial art
- Desktop publishing
- Drawing and painting
- Graphic arts and printing
- Introduction to graphic design
- Principles of arts, A/V technology, and communication
Available student resources include the print student edition and student edition eTextbook on Bookshelf by VitalSource®.
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