Program Overview

Graphic Communications introduces students to graphic design fundamentals and techniques to design a variety of projects using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

Students will take their designs and make them come to life by producing them in our state-of-the-art print lab. Students excited by visual arts, electronic art and technology may be the perfect fit for this program.

It is our goal to have students who:

• Create design concepts that demonstrate an understanding of the essential graphic design and visual communication concepts
• Create comprehensive design documents (resumes, flyers, newsletters, brochures) using page layout software
• Plan graphic design projects, prioritize workflow/tasks, and manage deadlines
• Explain how Print, Web, Video, and other forms of Multimedia can be integrated to achieve specific goals
• Evaluate design documents for proper grammar, punctuation, and adherence to specifications
• Use electronic imaging software to acquire (import or scan), edit, retouch, and color correct digital photographs
• Use electronic imaging software to create and manipulate digital illustrations. Prepare files, evaluate proofs, and quality control print projects for each printing method.
• Print projects using industry standard printing and finishing equipment
• Understand and/or operate traditional printing equipment (offset/screen)
• Cut, fold, assemble, and/or bind print projects for final delivery
• Demonstrate effective communication with the project team, vendors, and clients
• Prepare a cover letter and resume for use in seeking internship or job opportunities in  the graphic arts, multimedia production, or publishing industries

Program Highlights

• Take creative ideas from conception to visual presentation
• Learn color theory, layout and design, typography and printing
• Design and create professional level logos, ads, brochures
• Find out what it’s really like to be a graphic artist and printing press operator
• Create designs for customer projects