Kristina Good is a TECH Center Graphic Imaging Technology alumni. She was enrolled in the program at the LISD TECH Center for two years and was an Excellence Award recipient for both years. Kristina received her Associate’s Degree from Washtenaw Community College and has 7 years of experience in the field. Her experience includes heat press, screen printing, and embroidery production design. She also has experience as a freelance graphic designer.
Graphic Design
Graphic designers create visual concepts by hand and by using computer graphics software to communicate ideas and images that inspire, inform, or captivate target audiences. They develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, corporate reports, websites and more. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that many of these workers are employed in specialized design services, publishing, advertising, public relations and related service industries.
Program Description
Learn digital illustration, photo manipulation, and page layout using Adobe Creative Suite. Students will also learn professional business practices, print and digital production processes, and project management skills to better prepare them for high demand careers in the visual arts field.
To Be Successful
Students in this program are creative and enjoy hands-on activities, and those who are most successful are able to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Strong art and computer background and the ability to work independently and as a team member are helpful skills.
Textbook reading level: 10th grade.
Student Organization
SkillsUSA
DECA
Instructor
Teacher Assistant
Lauren Benschoter found her love of design in high school. She went on to earn her Associates Degree in Applied Science with a focus in Graphic Design from Jackson College. Lauren did freelance design work and worked at a business in college. She purchased the business from the original owners she had worked for, and still owns the business today. She and her Tip Top Tanning team have won the Best of Lenawee eight years in a row. Lauren is eager to be a teacher assistant in the Graphic Design program and the Marketing & Entrepreneurship program! She loves that she can use her experiences to help students in the two different programs at the LISD TECH Center.