HTA Graphic Design

Hawaii Technology Academy  Graphic Design course.

In this semester long class ( quarters 1 & 2 ), students will learn how graphics and text tell a story, what role the audience takes in the design of a visual piece and how to target an audience through visual story telling.

In Quarter 1, students will learn design process, how to evaluate an artwork, the elements and principles of design and how to target an audience.  Student will create several simple designs utilizing design software and hand fabricated techniques.  Each student will create a portfolio website, which can be viewed by clicking on the Student Portfolio's drop down list on this site.  

Quarter 2 will focus on the history of design and the designers who have shaped the fabric of the industry. They will learn the differences and the overlaps of art and design and how to create successful layouts, including designing for the web.

The class will culminate with an evaluation of an artwork from a noted graphic designer and a self evaluation of one of the students own works as it relates to the design world.