Graphic Communications
10.0399 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS, OTHER
(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)
Graphic Communications prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, prepare
and execute commercial and industrial visual image and print products using mechanical, electronic
and digital graphic and printing equipment. Students learn desktop publishing, layout, composition,
presswork and bindery as well as photography, and several graphic arts techniques. Emphasis is on
typographical layout and design using computer graphics, photo typesetting, platemaking, offset
preparation and operation, paper cutting, ink and color preparation and dynamics and airbrush and
screen printing production.
Concentration in the area of graphic arts will permit the student to work in computer design, digital
prepress, press work, Sign making/vehicle graphics, screen printing, sandblasting, and more. In
addition, the student will be instructed in various finishing operations.
CAREER PATHS
- Commercial & Industrial Designers
- Graphic Designers
- Desktop Publishers
- Screen Printing / Embriodery
- Prepress / Finishing and Binding
- Printing Press Operators
- Etchers and Engravers
INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS
Students can earn the following industry- recognized credentials:
- OSHA Certification via CareerSafe
Graphic design allows you to make your
own mark while working to meet your
clients' needs. With freedom and creativity
comes variety, and this makes things fun
and sharpens your skills in a variety of
visual styles.