Commercial Art

Instructor:

Aime Brown

 

Para-Professional:

N/A

Program Description:

Newspapers, magazines, books, billboards, logos for businesses, the Internet, television and movies– the visual communication industry needs creative individuals to illustrate the next century. Create original artwork and recreate your designs on Apple G5 17-inch flat screens with Adobe software. Get to know the industry-based software including GoLive, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. As designers, you will learn the stages of design, the ability to collaborate in groups, and explore the many careers connected to the world of art. You will learn animation, painting, photography, digital imaging, and a full range of illustration techniques. Real-world assignments are based on the elements and principals of design. In addition, you will develop a portfolio to support your resume or use to gain admission to a college or university. 

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Commercial Art

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Student Quotes:

"I like doing work on the iMac computers."
- Commercial Art student, 2007-08

"This class taught me many new things such as different drawing techniques,  painting, some photography, and I learned them in a healthy positive environment."
- Commercial Art student, 2006-07

 

Special Features of the Program:

Commercial Art students will use industry-based software including PhotoShop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Flash.

Assignments are based on real world scenarios to develop a professional portfolio to support your resume.

Articulated college credit is available from Baker College, Muskegon Community College, and Ferris State University.

 

View a list of program advisors:

Commercial Art advisory committee