Alignment of New Jersey Core Content Alignment of New Jersey Core Content

Standards and 21Standards and 21stst Century SkillsCentury Skills

Standards 8.1 & 8.2Standards 8.1 & 8.2

Computer & Information LiteraryComputer & Information Literary

Technology EducationTechnology Education

Standards 9.1 & 9.2Standards 9.1 & 9.2

Career and Technical EducationCareer and Technical Education

Consumer, Family, and Life SkillsConsumer, Family, and Life Skills

Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, and l.5Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, and l.5

AestheticsAesthetics

Creation and PerformanceCreation and Performance

Elements and PrinciplesElements and Principles

CritiqueCritique

History/CultureHistory/Culture

Information, Media, and Information, Media, and

Technology SkillsTechnology Skills

Life and Career SkillsLife and Career Skills

Learning and Innovation Learning and Innovation

SkillsSkills

Core SubjectsCore Subjects

Global AwarenessGlobal Awareness

PurposePurpose

History of Spotswood High SchoolHistory of Spotswood High School’’s Graphic s Graphic

Arts ProgramArts Program

Current Status of ProgramCurrent Status of Program

Utilized programsUtilized programs

Student achievementStudent achievement

Competitions and ExhibitionsCompetitions and Exhibitions

Status of former studentsStatus of former students

Future of the ProgramFuture of the Program

•Computer Publication Layout &

Design

•Computer Graphics 2

•Computer Graphics 3

•Senior Studio Assistant

•Program started in Fall of 2005

•Tech-Prep Grant

•Partnership with North Brunswick

HS

Before 2005

•Traditional Graphics Program

•Darkrooms for photography and platemaking

•Silkscreening

•Hand typesetting

After 2005

•Computer Graphics using Adobe software

•Digital Photography

•Traditional graphics mingled with modern

technology

•Introduction to Design Education

Student Activities/Achievements

•Competitions

•College and career preparation

•Professional world contacts

•Annual Design Show

Annual Design Show

Annual Design Show

Competitions

College and Career Preparation

College and Career Preparation

Design Career Statistics

•Bureau of Labor & Statistics

•2008 Average US Salary: $35,000

•2008 Average Graphic Design Salary: $39,900

Projected Growth in jobs by 2016

•Graphic Designers: +18%

•Architects: +18%

•Multimedia Artists & Animators: +26%

•Interior Designers: +19%

Vocational Applications

Graphic

Designer Industrial DesignerFashion Designer

Interior Designer

Art DirectorPhotographer

Video Game DesignerWeb Designer

Animator

Automotive Designer

Package Designer

ArchitectProduct Designer Scenic Designer

2009-???

•Promote community involvement and visibility

•Promote opportunities for professional access

•Increase internal capabilities

•Increase national exposure for programs