Advanced Design is intended for students planning to pursue art and design in postsecondary education or as a career path. Building on skills from Intermediate Design, students approach projects with increased depth, independence, and creative sophistication. As in previous courses, students collaborate with their instructor to select and plan original, personalized projects that demonstrate mastery of the course competencies. Projects involve the advanced application of the elements and principles of design to a variety of visual communication contexts and may incorporate one or more media forms. Possible areas of focus include graphic, fashion, product, packaging, interior, architectural, publication, culinary, and photographic design. The course culminates in the development and presentation of a comprehensive final design project. This project can be planned to align with portfolio requirements for admission to college art and design programs. Depending on student interests and project choices, the purchase of some art materials may be needed.