Students expand knowledge in digital design class
The 20-21 school year has caused many changes to classes, such as relying much more on digital-based learning. Thankfully, Lake Shore’s Digital Design class already has this function built into its curriculum.
The class is offered to 10th-12th graders, and emphasizes the use of technology/computers to create, design, and develop realworld solutions for personal and business needs. It was designed to develop awareness and understanding of application software and equipment used by employees in the graphic design industry to perform tasks in design, business, marketing, advertising, and management.
Students explore graphic communication through the understanding of the elements and principles of design; as well as, the design process, from idea development through the final execution of a document, development of prototypes, business documents (logos, brochures, posters), and 3D and laser printing. Students in the class use these tools through challenging projects and assignments resembling those of the graphic design industry.
Mallory Buzun-Miller, the course’s instructor, explained that she wanted to teach this class because, “I really like design and technology. It is a great way to learn something new and fun as well as build lifelong skills.”
Buzun-Miller continues, “Design thinking and problem solving are important in many areas of life. Students will be able to use these to think logically and out of the box to solve problems while using creativity and reasoning.