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
Distiller 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 desktop publishing assistants, design technicians,
illustrators, and print media artists, 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 SkillsUSA.
(Click
for more information about Skills USA)
Digital Design Student Webpages
COURSES:
Business Technology Education Core
Business Environment Skills
Data Input & Multimedia
Electronic
Communications Skills
Financial Applications
Information Technology
Concepts
Professional Development
Workplace Communication
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 11:00 am to 5:00 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 five times a year, beginning each Quarter and the Summer Session.
(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 (7:25 to 10:10 am) or afternoon (10:50 am to 1:30
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
(7:25 – 10:15 am) or afternoon (10:50 to 1:30 pm) sessions.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Contact your high
school’s guidance counselor or call an SCTI counselor at (941) 924-1365
x62286.
