GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
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Graphic communications is the study and uses of technologies for visual communication for both print and nonprint communications. It involves the study of technology required to produce the millions of printed products used in all aspects of our lives. The manipulation of digital images for both print and nonprint. The creation of websites for industry and private sector. The creation of animation for scientific visualization. The study of data managemant and manipulation for high-end digital printing processes. Beyond the technical details of graphic communications, the program includes the elements of management and supervision necessary to successfully operate business enterprises.
In this graphic communications program, all printing processes and methods are experienced through laboratory activities, collaborative discussion, observation, and formal study. The combination of lecture and hands-on activities provides students a broad understanding of this field.
The graphic communications industry is one of the top ten largest industries in the United States. It is a rapidly growing industry that includes more than 50,000 individual commercial graphic communications facilities dispersed throughout all fifty states. Additionally, a large number of in-plant shops are incorporated into business, service, and manufacturing firms. Well over one million people are employed in this growing and dynamic industry.
In addition to the graphic communications for print, students develope the general skills needed to work for commerical and promotional businesses as Communication Specialists in corporate marketing, publications, print buying, presentations, web presence, and digital imaginigng.
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Professor: Dr. Carl Blue, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator
319-273-2753