Digital Art & Design

Phone: 803-821-3054

Email: clward@lexington1.net

Degrees and Certifications:

Associate's Degree in Industrial Technology/Commercial Graphics, Midlands Technical College.

Adobe Certified Professional-Adobe Illustrator for Print

Adobe Certified Professional- Adobe InDesign for Print

Adobe Certified Professional- Adobe Photoshop for Print

Cindy Ward

Career Background
2000-2003: Graphic Designer with American Sign Shops, Lexington, SC
2003-2013: Graphic Designer/Document and Fulfillment Coordinator/Account Representative with Colonial Life Insurance, Columbia, SC
2013-Present: Digital Art & Design Instructor, Lexington Technology Center, Lexington, SC
2017-2018 Lexington Technology Center Teacher of the Year

If you would like to have the Digital Art & Design students design a logo or other graphics please email me.

Courses

Digital Art and Design 1- 612000CD

Grades 11, 10, 12 2 units

This course is designed for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the graphic design field. The course begins with a basic understanding of design, color theory and typography, then moves on to build electronic design skills in corporate identity, advertising, packaging and other areas. Projects are designed to allow freedom of expression and individual interpretation. These hands-on projects are produced on computers using the latest software. Students also have access to scanners, digital cameras, and color laser printers.

Please note that this course requires a final grade of 75 or higher or demonstration of mastery of industry skills to progress to Level II.

Digital Art and Design 2- Honors 612100HD

Grades 12, 11 2 units

Prerequisite: Digital Art and Design 1

Grade of 75 or higher in the prerequisite course or approved demonstration of industry skills.

Industry Credential Alignment: Adobe Certified Associate – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

This course is a continuation of Digital Art and Design 1 and includes further study in the graphic field. It also includes portfolio development and presentation, along with a focus on job resumé application and interview. Students may be eligible to participate in cooperative work experiences or apprenticeships, which combine career and technology training with supervised work experience in business and industry.