Concurrent enrollment in Visual Communications 117 and 115. Training is offered in drawing and brush lettering Gothic, Script, and Roman and Casual letter styles. This course also includes training in techniques of layout, letter spacing arrangement, color mixing, outlining, and shading in reference to the sale and production of showcards.
Students prepare salable showcards, paper signs, and other display items.
Concurrent enrollment in Visual Communications 110 and 121. This course covers the use of ladders and the materials used to produce outdoor signs. In addition, students design, paint, and letter signs inside and outside the classroom. A study is also made of the types and uses of specialized lettering, plus beginning computer work. Concurrent enrollment in two to four units of recommended electives.