ABSTRACT
This study aims to describe (1) a learning plan of basic graphic design skills in multimedia vocational high schools, (2) the learning of basic graphic design skills, (3) the factors that affect implementing basic graphic design skills. The subject of this research consist of the head of Multimedia Expertise Competence, teachers and students. The research method used was descriptive qualitative. Data collection was done with observation, open questionnaire, interviews, and documentation study. The results revealed several findings. First, the learning plan developed by multimedia vocational teachers at a vocational high school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was designed according to curriculum-2013. Second, the implementation of learning conducted by the teacher in the classroom and laboratory includes preliminary activities, core activities, and closing activities. Third, the inhibiting factors experienced during the learning process for basic graphic design multimedia competency skills were the density of the material, a lack of time allocated for learning, the low level of student interest and self-regulated learning, no development of interesting teaching materials, and no self-regulation by the graphic design students. Supporting factors for learning basic graphic design multimedia skills include completeness of learning facilities and infrastructure supporting practical learning, and varied learning methods applied by the teacher.
