WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Individuals employed in the Graphic Arts Industry have many opportunities to gain success in a variety of occupations. Graphic Designers work in advertising agencies, publishing firms and print shops. Industry ready graphic designers should possess creativity, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and have knowledge of industry standard design programs.

STUDENT SUPPLIES:

Additional supplies will need to be purchased for this program including a uniform.

ACADEMIC CREDITS INTEGRATED:

Tech Math, Eng 12, Art, CFM, Comp App

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Copier, Print Shop Assistant, Photographer, Photoshop Color Corrector, Photo Retoucher,
Package Designer, Pre-Press Technician, Pre-Press Proofer, Animator

COURSE OUTLINE:

• Foundations in Art and Design
• Introduction to the History of Graphic Design
• Graphic Design
• Drawing
• Painting
• Color Theory
• Layout
• Typography
• Digital Photography
• Mechanical Preparation and Manipulation
• Poster Designs
• Textile Designs
• T-Shirt Design
• Novelty Design

CTE Skill Programs follow the same curriculum as their respective CTE Program counter-parts, except at a moderate pace, in a smaller setting with extra support. Students will receive preparation for entry-level employment and/ or post-secondary education and are expected to function autonomously. Transfer into more advanced programs (CTE Programs) is contingent upon a student's success.

Employability Profiles will be utilized to evaluate students' universal foundation skills and work-based technical skills. Districts may utilize the Employability Profile as part of the criteria to meet the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Credentials and the CDOS Multiple Pathway option.

Our Career Assessment center, located at Wilson Tech's Huntington campus, evaluates students' career and academic strengths and weaknesses. The Career Scope is utilized as a Level 2 Assessment. A summary is derived from the students' responses and a list of appropriate career choices is presented.