Graphics
Technology
Course Descriptions
EXPLORATORY
AND INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY (3
credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Students
deciding to enter the field of graphics technology are instructed
in trade-specific safety. Students will participate in inside
production work that is related to the curriculum. Students
are introduced to the basic concepts of product layout, various
methods of reproduction and the offset printing process. Students
will be introduced to the legal restrictions of the printing
industry. Students receive instruction in safety requirements
and demonstrate sound safety practices. Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated
throughout the curriculum.
GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS (3 credits)
In Grade 10, students receive instruction and demonstrate skills
in the offset printing process; fundamentals of type; typesetting;
page layout; proofreading; line photography; image assembly;
plate making; press and bindery. Students continue to receive
instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety
practices. Students may participate in in-school graphics projects
for customers as related to the curriculum. Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated
throughout the curriculum.
GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATION PRODUCTION (3 credits)
In Grade 11, students receive instruction and demonstrate skills
in intermediate typesetting, the design of multicolor documents,
multicolor pre-press, multicolor press operation, press part
identification, press operation, bindery, basic paper type
and grades, and electronic imaging. Students continue to receive
instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety
practices. Students will participate in in-school graphics
projects for customers. Students reaching an acceptable level
of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated
throughout the curriculum.
GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATION ADVANCED PROCESSES (3 credits)
In Grade 12, students receive instruction and demonstrate
skills in how to estimate jobs; advanced typesetting; color
theory; the characteristics of paper grades; advanced press
operation; and advanced bindery operation. Students continue
to receive instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate
sound safety practices. Students will participate in in-school
graphics project for customers. Students will demonstrate
the ability to complete a job application and interview and
to perform entry-level job readiness and trade skills. Students
reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible
for Work Based Learning (WBL). Each
student will take the National Occupational Competency Testing
Institute (NOCTI) exam, which is a performance-based test. Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are
integrated throughout the curriculum.
Students
successfully completing this course of study will be
able to pursue a two year graphics design degree at state
colleges and universities or go on to a four year degree
in graphics design. Students can obtain immediate
employment in the graphics field. Jobs include:
layout assistant; prepress production; advertising; and,
quality control. Students graduating from Graphics
Technology also find success in the military in fields
such as communications and public affairs.
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