Graphic Communications
Jay A. DeTraglia,
Director
Robert
A. Roth,
Assistant Director
Phone:
(518) 762-4633
FAX: (518) 762-9361
This program represents a challenging and fast-paced industry,
with a wide variety of new employment positions available each
year. Students learn the principles of graphic production
including: layout/design, typography, digital and film
photography, electronic image editing, electronic/desktop
publishing/advertising, basic news gathering, multimedia
design/production, basic 3D rendering, process camera
techniques, basic photo offset processes, video
camera/production/editing, basic sound mixing/editing. Macintosh
and Windows platforms are used.
Also included are: basic word processing, Adobe PageMaker,
Illustrator, PhotoShop, Premiere, MS PowerPoint, Meta Creations
Painter, Curious Labs 3D Poser, Macromedia Director, Flash and
Freehand. A textbook and workbook are provided. Good attendance
and personal responsibility in class are emphasized, adding the
development of a professional attitude to the knowledge and
skills gained in class.
Job Opportunities
• Design development
• Layout/Typography
• Communications/Advertising
• Film & Digital Photography
• Electronic Imaging & Editing
• Multimedia Design/Production
• Electronic/Desktop Publishing
• Cameraroom Technician
• Photo Offset Processes
• Video Production/Editing
Related Technical and College Studies
• Two- or four-year technical degree in
Graphic/Visual Communications
• Two- or four-year technical degree in Multimedia
Design or Photography.
• Possible advanced credit recommendation.
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