Graphic Imaging Technology

Graphic Communications

High School Credits
      2 credits per semester (for students from visiting schools) 90 minutes periods
           (2 semester course, 2 semesters required)
      Counts as a directed elective for General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas.

Course Description
    This course is a study of the graphic communications industry, currently ranked as the 3rd largest employer in the nation. Through hands-on work, many of the current printing and photographic methods are studied and products created. Extensive use is made of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This class is especially designed for anyone interested in the photography, commercial art/graphic design, or graphic communications industries.

Location
       Knox High School

Career Pathway
      Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communications

Certifications
    PrintEd (Printing Industries of America-PIA) administered by
                    Graphic Arts Educational Research Foundation (GAERF)
    Specialty Printing, National Student Certification.

Dual Credit Institutions

     Ball State University
     Vincennes University

Variety of Dual Credit Possibilities
Ball State University
       TGRA 180: Intro to Graphic Communications                   (3 credits)
       TGRA 184: Computer Apps in Graphic Arts                        (3 credits)
       TGRA 286: Digital Photography I                              (3 credits)

Vincennes University
       DESN 120: Computer Illustration                                          (3 credits)
       DESN 155: Computer Page Layout                                        (3 credits)
       ARTT 120: Intro to Traditional & Digital Photography    (3 credits)

Potential Careers/Salary
    Graphic Designers - $43,500 per year (#8 – HOOSIER HOT 50)
    Photographer - $29,130 per year
    Printing Worker - $33,150 per year
    Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, on   the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/