The
Digital Design program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to
prepare students for employment in digital publishing positions.
The content includes
enhanced practical experiences in computer generated art and text graphic
design, graphic production, electronic design skills, preparation of
electronic layouts and illustrations, and electronic scanning; and
development of specialized skills in web page development.
Software used in the
course includes the Adobe Creative Suite 3 (CS3) which includes the page
layout program InDesign, the vector drawing program Illustrator, Photoshop
for image editing and scanning, Acrobat for readying materials for print and
Dreamweaver for web page design.
Assignments are
provided that help to develop communication, writing, critical thinking, and
creative problem solving skills, in addition to occupational skills.
As students prepare
for employment as production assistants, digital assistant designers,
graphic designers, and multimedia designers, they also gain broad,
transferable skills in planning, management, finance, underlying principles
of technology, labor issues, and safety and environmental concerns.
Mastering the
program’s performance objectives qualifies a student to receive a
certificate of program completion. Students are evaluated by the instructor
for adequate display of competency in each area, and develop a portfolio and
resume.
Students are eligible
to join Skills USA. (Click here for more
information about Skills USA.)
Courses
Business Technology Education Core
(Must be completed prior to entrance to the Digital Design program.)
Specialization Courses
Digital Design 1-7
Adult students…
PROGRAM LENGTH: The program takes approximately 10 months (1200
hours) to complete. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 2:00
pm.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Student’s competency in math, language,
and reading is pre-assessed. Required basic skills grade levels are:
Reading-9; Math-9; and Language-9.
ENTRANCE DATES: This program is open for enrollment two times a
year, beginning each semester.
(Click here for dates.) Classes fill quickly so apply well in advance
of start dates.
HOW
TO REGISTER: Call an SCTI counselor at (941) 924-1365 x62286.
High school students…
PROGRAM LENGTH: Students attend morning (7:30 to 10:15 am) or
afternoon (11:15 am to 2:00 pm) sessions for 1 – 2 years as juniors and/or
seniors.
ENTRANCE DATES: This is a two-year program for high school
students. Seniors may enter and complete a one-year program. Students can
earn up to 4 credits per year towards graduation.
Classes meet Monday
through Friday on a half-day basis. Students may choose to attend morning
(7:30 – 10:15 am) or afternoon (11:15 to 2:00 pm) sessions.
HOW
TO REGISTER: Contact your high school’s guidance counselor or
call an SCTI counselor at (941) 924-1365 x62286.
