Graphic Communications

Graphic communications is the exchange of information in a visual form, such as words, drawings, photographs or any combination of these. One study shows graphic communications as one of the largest industries in the United States with over 365 locations in the greater Oklahoma City area. The electronic and digital segment of the graphic communications industry is also one of the fastest growing. You will receive instruction in the areas of graphic design, electronic publishing and digital printing, fundamentals of photography, digital and studio photography and studio photography, image editing, color management, graphic imaging and finishing operations. You will work with computers, software and other equipment gaining hands-on experience and producing visual images. Upon completion of the program, you should possess a basic understanding of production procedures and the skills necessary for job entry in the field of graphic communications.

Pathway	Months
Electronic Publishing Technician	3
Finishing Operator	1.5
Graphic Illustrator	2.5
Press Operator	2.5
Advanced Press Operator	3.5
Graphic Design-Production Technician	11
Production Artist	11.5
Print Technician	4
Printing Technology Workforce Transition	2.5
Commercial Photographer	4.5

$7.00 to $15.00 / hour

Printing Companies

Graphic Design Companies

Screen Printing Companies

Photography Studios

Public Relations/Marketing Firms

Advertising Companies

Large Companies with Internal Graphic Departments

No tuition for high school students.
Adult students pay standard rate of $800 per semester for full-time or $400 per semester for part-time.

This Focus is eligible for Financial Aid.