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Graphic & Communication Design

career tree for graphic and communication design

Entry Level Careers

  • Screen Printer
  • Imaging Equipment Operator
  • Finishing and Binder Operator
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Press System Operator
  • Camera and film Operator

Technical Careers

  • Graphic Designer
  • Press Operator
  • Pre-Press System Operator
  • Sales Representative
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Digital Video Designer
  • Film and Video Editor
  • Photographer

Professional Careers

  • Art Director
  • Illustrator
  • Animator
  • Production Manager
  • Web Designer
  • Printing Department Manager
  • Video Game Designer
  • Mobile Media Designer
  • Product Designer
  • Film Maker
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Course Topics

  • Industry Overview
  • Safety and Health
  • Intro to design and image development
  • Introduction to image output
  • Introduction to finishing operations
  • Employability skills and portfolio
  • Applied academics
  • New Media, Advanced Design Image
  • Leadership
  • Advanced image output
  • Advanced finishing operation
  • Project Management

Indispensable Skills

  • Computer literate
  • Creative and artistic aptitude/ability
  • Familiarity with related software
  • Color/Form Perception
  • Attention to pictorial detail
  • Ability to lift 25-50 pounds
  • Basic drawing skills
  • Eye/Hand Coordination
  • Spatial/Form Perception
  • Employ technological tools to expedite workflow
  • Possess basic design skills

Licenses/Certifications *

  • Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) in Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
  • YouScience - 21st Century Success Skills Certification
  • YouScience - Digital Media 1 Certification
  • YouScience - Graphic Print Design 1 Certification

*Advisory Committee Approved.

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