Advanced Graphic Communications is a 3-year program at Central Campus
Prerequisites: Two courses in any of the following areas highly recommended: Art, Graphic Design, Computer Applications,
Journalism, and Technology Education.
Year 2 = *Adv Graphic Comm II (ART461/4612/462) and Adv Graphic Comm II HS (ART4622)
ART461 offers DMACC GRD 301, Illustrator, 3 credits
ART4612 offers DMACC GRD463, Photoshop, 3 credits
ART462 offers DMACC GRD 405, Illustrator, 3 credits
Year 3 = Adv Graphic Comm III HS (ART469/470)
Advanced Graphic Communication provides education, training and real-world graphic design and print production experiences. Through close relationships with industry experts, the program’s curriculum and industry experiences reflect the technological expectations of the graphic communication industry. First-year students complete a wide variety of hands-on projects in design, prepress, print production, and bindery. Participation in frequent industry tours allows students to increase the range and depth of their understanding. All students enrolled in the second year of the program are expected to complete a variety of increasingly complex project work. They also are expected to participate in the design, layout and production of various “live jobs.” Both the “live jobs” and the projects are intended to further develop their skills and overall understanding of the graphic communication industry. Second-year students may choose the privilege of participating in job-shadow and internship experiences. Job shadowing and internships provide a stronger foundation and background for the advanced student desiring to enter the industry. For students planning to continue their postsecondary education, these foundational experiences provide the opportunity to earn additional college credit.
