Welcome to the

Graphic Communications



Web Site!

Be sure to check out the links at the bottom of the site.
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Cherokee Technology Center Class Offerings

The Graphic Communications computer lab is one of the best equipped labs in the State of South Carolina and is used daily to teach students how to create virtually every type of printed media on the market today. We need to upgrade our class equipment which is 4+ years old and upgrade our software to CS4 in the near future. Students are becoming more proficient at typesetting, and have been introduced to Photoshop CS2, the world standard in handling photographic images. They have also created some quite "unique" clip art which we will use at the top of our website. The graphic will be changed from time to time. Be sure to check out the links at the bottom for helps in Graphic Communications and Photography. For information about the CTC Graphics Program is listed below. If you have questions, please Email me anytime. THANKS, John O. Jarvis.

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WIDGET CENTRAL

Below is a brief description of the computer station your child will be working on as well as a brief description of the professional programs used to instruct them in Graphic Communications.

Each computer station is connected wirelessly to Internet and is set up with functional "Widgets" which enable students to access a Virtual Library of educational enhancements to maximize learning potential. At the click of a mouse the following are available to every student: a Periodic Table, Dictionary and Thesaurus, White and Yellow page phone directories, Fraction to Inch Converter, Pica to Inch converter, Unit Conversions widget, Roman Numeral converter, Calculator, Calendar including Date and Time, Local Weather widget, and an Interest Calculator. Also included are widgets which will search the meaning of File Extensions, Tech Terms, and Abbreviations students may encounter as they learn about technology and it's impact on their lives. Included is also a widget which shows students unique keyboard symbols and the combination of keys which will produce them. We will pursue every avenue which will increase our students' learning potential and implement it into the Graphic Communications Program.

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INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS & DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Introduction to Graphic Communications and Digital Photography introduces students to the field of Graphic Communications and prepares them as an introductory course for relative courses in the subject area. Students learn the basics of Digital Photography and Graphic Communications and become proficient at the use of Photoshop CS2 and InDesign CS2, powerful graphics and text handling programs used in graphic and text related industries. They are introduced to methods of proper formatting, page balance, color theory, and other esthetics of proper page composition.

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GRAPHICS I

Graphics I includes the processes and techniques used in Desk Top Publishing to produce the printed word and the printed illustration. Graphics I will acquaint you with the designing, production and sale of products and services of the graphic arts industries. Students will be expected to take part in and develop skills in many of these areas. Studentslearn the basics of preparing Illustrations and Page Format andbecome proficient at the use of Illustrator CS2 and InDesign CS2,powerful graphics and text handling programs used in graphic and textrelated industries. Safety with chemicals, equipment, and electricity are emphasized throughout the course.

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DESKTOP PUBLISHING

Desktop Publishing introduces students to the world of designing and publishing the printed document using Adobe InDesign CS2, one of the most powerful tools presently available on the market today. They will utilize this powerful, state-of-the-art program, along with text, graphics, and design, to create Brochures, Newsletters, Advertisements, Awards, etc. Literally every type of publication on the market today will be covered in this course. It requires self-disciplined, hard working students who can work individually as well as on a team to master the subject matter and wealth of knowledge embodied in this course. Safety with chemicals, equipment, and electricity are emphasized throughout the course.

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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS II

Graphic Communications II requires a good foundation in Desk Top Publishing and Graphic Communications I and will include, self-directed, exercises which will prepare the student for a career in Graphic Communications. Students will be introduced to every form of media preparation and presentation currently on the market today. This program places a high priority on the student as an individual responsible for the entire communicative process from concept to final realization. Safety with chemicals, equipment, and electricity are emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisites: Algebra I and Keyboarding SUGGESTED CURRICULUM: 8th Industrial Technology 9th Industrial Technology Keyboarding 10th Technical Math I Business or Marketing 11th English III 12th English IV Job Introduction To Graphic Communications introduces the student to the processes currently used in Desktop Publishing and Graphic Communications. They will be introduced to the following programs and become proficient with their use: Photoshop CS2, the world standard in photographic design and production. The program experts use in editing, touching up and formatting photos and many other types of media. InDesign CS2, Adobe's competition for Quark works well with Adobe's other programs to maximize the use of graphics in documents and publications. Illustrator CS2, is an excellent program for the design and artwork necessary for state-of-the-art typesetting. Translators easily allow files to be imported and exported to and from the other programs.

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Photographer  Camera Operator  Graphic Designer

Finisher & Binder  Darkroom Operator  Negative Stripper

Production Related  Photographer Helper

Offset Press Operator  Layout (Graphic) Designer

Desktop Publisher (Computer Operator)

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Below are some excellent links to photography sources and tutorials which will make you a better photographer or enable you to choose the right equipment for photography or perpherials for your personal computer system. We have also included some excellent links to Graphics Communications or Graphic Design websites to help with you with color, balance, and many other components of a well-designed document or website. Check back from time to time as we will update the files frequently. Be sure to download the ColorWrite color matching program FREE directly from the website at the link below, it will be a tremendous help in matching colors for websites or page design. Also be sure to check the links on some of these websites for other excellent sites!