Create and Connect
Students will create digital content using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for customers in the West Valley School District. Students will learn the process of designing and creating apparel in the hands-on work environment of the WVHS CTE Print Shop. Students will also develop an understanding of how costs, revenue, and profit affect small businesses as they help to run the WVHS CTE Print Shop.
Students will be able to take a variety of classes in the Digital Design and Creation Pathway with flexibility throughout their high school career.
Jana Whitfield
Digital Design & Creation
Students can work at a print shop, custom apparel shop, become an illustrator, graphic designer, photographer, or freelancer.
Career paths can include: freelancer, web design, animator, illustrator, photographer, videographer.
Career paths can include: film and video editor, production artist, art director, creative director, architecture and engineering drafter, product developer, marketing manager, user experience (UX) designer, user interface (UI) designer, animator, or illustrator.
| Photo Design | 0.5 |
| Amped Design 101 | 0.5 |
| Amped Design 102 | 0.5 |
| Graphic Design Production 101 | 0.5 |
| Graphic Design Production 102 | 1.0 |
| 3.0 credit(s) |
| Yearbook 101 | 0.5 |
| Yearbook 102 | 0.5 |
| 1 credit(s) |
Photo Design ‐ 0.5 Credit(s)
Duration ‐ One semester
Prerequisite ‐ None
Fees and Costs ‐ None
This class will explore the basics of digital photography, with a focus on the Elements of Art and the Principals of Design. Fun prompts that put creativity at the forefront. A focus will also be on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to bring creations to life.
Amped Design 101 ‐ 0.5 Credit(s)
Duration ‐ One semester
Prerequisite ‐ None
Fees and Costs ‐ None
This class is a Freshman level class that is co-taught with a math teacher. Students will learn the ins and out of running an apparel business at the high school. Students will create and design images that are print ready and sold to clubs/sports/and any district associated department. Students will learn how cost, profit, and revenue work in a small business.
Amped Design 102 ‐ 0.5 Credit(s)
Duration ‐ One semester
Prerequisite ‐ Amped Design 101
Fees and Costs ‐ None
This class is a Freshman level class that is co-taught with a math teacher. Students will learn the ins and out of running an apparel business at the High school. Students will create and design images that are print ready and sold to clubs/sports/and any district associated department. Students will learn how cost, profit, and revenue work in a small business.
Graphic Design Production 101 ‐ 0.5 Credit(s)
Duration ‐ One semester
Prerequisite ‐ Photo Design or a Media/Marketing class
Fees and Costs ‐ None
This is an entry level course that teaches students the design process on the computer. Fundamental skills in Photoshop and Illustrator will allow the students to successfully design print ready images on to apparel for the High School Apparel print shop. This is a hands-on class with a focus on creativity and production.
Graphic Design Production 102 ‐ 1 Credit(s)
Duration ‐ One semester
Prerequisite ‐ Graphic Design Production 101
Fees and Costs ‐ None
This is an upper level course filled with students that enjoy creating designs and working through the printing process. Fundamental skills in Photoshop and Illustrator will allow the students to successfully design print ready images on to apparel. This is a hands-on class with a focus on creativity and production.
Yearbook 101, 102 ‐ 1 Credit(s)
Duration ‐ Two semesters
Prerequisite ‐ None
Fees and Costs ‐ None (Students must sell two advertisement spaces in the yearbook.)
In this class, you’ll carry the responsibility of marketing and producing the school yearbook. Units will be taught in yearbook layout, design, and photography. You will be expected to spend additional time after school, in the evenings, and on weekends to complete assignments and meet deadlines when necessary.
