Introduction to Graphic Design

Data collected through secondary school classroom observation shows that students are versed in the use of technology in the classroom. But Graphic Design best practice requires a unique workflow. It is not a recommended best practice for designers who are just getting started to simply sit at a computer and figure out how to design. There needs to be some overlapping knowledge or awareness of process. In most secondary schools there is limited time to deliver content regarding the many nuances of graphic design during face-to-face class time.
Most secondary school students today expect to use technology in the classroom or have prerequisite knowledge in creating visual media, text, and images using various technologies in school or at home. They passively watch commercials on television, they wear t-shirts from brands they like, they eat at chain restaurants, or they surf the web, use social media sites like youtube and facebook, and even pull or choose the kinds of news topics they want to received from news feeds as opposed to being pushed content via television. Students who attend this course will learn to make critical observations of these various media outlets.

There is a need for a method for delivering content online leaving plenty of time in class to focus on the process of sketching, drawing, learning how to navigate digital tools, discussion, and critique. Flipped classroom could provide delivery of online content which could free up time for group activities that advocate community of inquiry, teacher-student, student-student learning and differentiated learning.
Traditional classroom’s center on controlling the behavior of students to enable a conducive learning environment. In other words traditional classrooms are teacher-centered — listen to my lecture, stay in your seat — students must be totally focused and present to be successful learners.

In contrast, a flipped classroom focuses on engagement and inquiry. It’s interactive, efficient, and highly technical learning experience are perfect for the subject matter of this course. The flipped classroom methodology is the best instructional strategy to support the current Hawaiian Teaching Standards Board (HTSB) teacher standards for individualized support, flexible grouping, and varied learning experiences.