Graphics
Technology
Course Descriptions
EXPLORATORY
AND INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY (3
credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Please
see page 7 for more detail. 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. Each student
will take the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute
(NOCTI) exam, which is a performance-based test. 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.
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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College Career Pathways – Students successfully
completing this program can receive advanced college
credit.
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