CTE Curriculum
Prepare learners with CTE curriculum aligned to industry standards.
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About the Course
The Graphic Design & Illustration course introduces students to the principles, technologies, and creative processes used in visual communication and design. Students will explore typography, color theory, photography, layout design, project management, portfolio development, and career pathways while developing technical and artistic skills used in the graphic design industry.
SAMPLE LESSON
Graphic Design Basics: Typography
Each lesson includes media-rich presentations, a pre-made lesson plan, assessments and engaging real-world projects and activities. To get an idea of what iCEV offers, explore the sample lesson and resources below.
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Lessons Available in this Course
- Behind the Scenes: Slate Group
- Copywriting 101
- Critiquing Artistic Designs & Media
- Drawing Basics
- Employability Skills in Graphic Design
- Entrepreneurship in Design Careers
- Graphic Design Basics: Color Theory
- Graphic Design Basics: Layout & Composition
- Graphic Design Basics: Printing
- Graphic Design Basics: Typography
- Graphic Design: Project Planning & Management
- Graphic Design: Workplace Technologies
- History & Evolution of Graphic Design
- Legal & Ethical Responsibilities in Graphic Design
- Photography for Designers
- Preparing for a Graphic Design Career: Career Opportunities
- Preparing for a Graphic Design Career: Education & Training
- Preparing for a Graphic Design Career: Portfolios




