Students in Design will take a look at the important role design plays in society today and learn about the impact it has on people throughout the world. During the semester students will examine the principles of design and explore the different areas of study within the design world. Areas of focus will be graphic design, industrial or product design, fine art, photography and fashion design. This course is an excellent choice for any student who might be considering art or design as an occupation in the future. It is also a good choice for anyone interested in using a variety of materials to create art. Materials utilized throughout the semester include clay, paper-mache, duct-tape, a variety of drawing materials, a digital camera and the computer.

Students in this course will experiment with and examine numerous methods of printmaking and learn the history behind this form of artmaking. Techniques include relief printing, monoprinting, stamping, etching and screenprinting. A variety of materials will be utilized including linoleum, scratchboard, plaster casting, fish, vegetables, styrofoam and wood to name a few.