Graphic Communications

Graphic Communications is a two-year PrintED certified program. The  program incorporates project-based activities in a structured sequence of units that cover the basics of design, typography, desktop publishing, electronic imaging, photography, pre-press, offset printing, illustration, web design, and careers in the graphic arts. This program meets the needs of students who plan to attend a university, technical school, or pursue a career  in the graphic arts. Graphic Communications is both an art and a science. It appeals to students having an interest in creativity, science, technology, and management. The field of graphic communications represents one of the largest professions in the world. Graphic communications includes electronic and traditional printing, publishing, packaging, digital imaging, computer graphics, website development, digital photography, and printable electronics. The discipline includes the creation, production, management, and distribution of advertising, marketing, websites, books, magazines, newspapers, catalogs, packages, and other visual media in printed and digital form.

Prerequisite

There are no prerequisites for this program.

Planning Information

This class is a two-year program.

The number of periods required in a student's schedule to complete this program is as follows:

Year 1 = 2 periods

Year 2 = 3 periods

Contact Information

For more information about Graphic Communications, please contact Ms. Casey Page.