Graphic Design and Visual Communications
Students will examine many of the major areas of specialization in the graphic communication industry at an advanced level. They will describe effective workflow and production practices. They will be able to explain text and page composition, color science, vision, and printed color. Students will describe printing ink, substrates, and finishing and binding. They will be able to define the business of printing and careers in Graphic Communications Industries.
During their junior and senior years, the students will create multi-color tee shirts and note pads. Before graduation students will also create their own personalized deck of cards including the box for their final project. The program is a live print shop accepting work from internal and external customers. We will cover the following industry-recognized programs InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop as part of your education.
Highlights
- Portfolios
- Page Composition
- Color Science
- Printing – Offset/Digital and Silk Screen
Technical Program Spotlight Video
Career Opportunities in Graphic Communications/Design & Visual Communications
Entry Level Occupations
- Bindery Assistant
- Copy Center Operator
- Entry-Level Graphic Designer
- Large Format Assistant/Operator
- Pre-Press Assistant
- Press Assistant/Operator
- Silk Screen Assistant
With Experience and/or Advanced Training
- Bindery Manager
- Database Manager
- Folder/Cutter Operator
- Graphic Arts Instructor
- Graphic Designer
- Lead Press Operator
- Mailroom Manager
- Online Web Order System Manager
- Operations Manager
- Print Production Manager
- Printing Press Operator
- Project Director
- Silk Screen Operator
Related Occupations
- Art Director
- Copy Preparation Person
- Layout and Design Person
- Marketing Manager
- Printing/Advertising Sales
- Production Manager, Advertising