Ages 11-15 | Digital Design: Your Personal Portfolio

This hands-on, project-based class introduces young artists to the exciting world of digital design and web creation. Students will learn the fundamental principles of graphic design and use their new skills to create a professional-looking digital portfolio on Google Sites.

Through engaging, creative projects, students will:

Design a personal brand: Explore the core concepts of branding by designing their very own logo.

Master design essentials: Understand key design elements such as typography (fonts), color theory, and visual emphasis to make their projects stand out.

Create digital art: Learn to use a variety of digital tools and applications to produce images and other visual content.

Practice computer skills: Gain valuable skills in file management, image manipulation, and digital organization.

Build a website: Construct and publish a multi-page digital portfolio using the user-friendly Google Sites platform.

Showcase their work: Curate their best projects to create an impressive online showcase of their creativity and progress.

This class is perfect for budding artists and tech enthusiasts who want to turn their creative ideas into a public-facing, interactive portfolio. No prior experience is necessary.

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  I'm a Texas native, but I've loved living in Colorado for about five years now with my husband, teenage daughter, a Boston Terrier, a Pug, and our lovely cat. I studied Graphic Design and Studio Art at Sam Houston State University. I became a certified teacher a few years later and have taught students of all ages a variety of subjects for the past 15 years. I have a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, and I love currently teaching art at the middle school level. My artistic background and interests include digital arts, ceramics, drawing, and painting. 

  Kristina Sheikhan