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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