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Graphic Communications

This Career Pathway Plan of Study can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as students pursue a career path.  Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each student’s educational and career goals.  Local high school and state graduation requirements must be met.  Career and continuing education requirements should also be considered. Consult with your Guidance Counselor for a complete Program of Study review.

Grade English
Language
Arts
Mathematics Science Social
Studies
Other Courses Required
for
Graduation
Related CTE Courses
Recommended
Career Planning
Skill Development
Articulated Credit
Occupations Relating
to this Pathway
 

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9 World Lit. I Algebra I A/B or
Algebra I or Honors Geometry
Biology or
Honors Biology
Geography
World History
I or II
Modern Issues
Computer Applications
Keyboarding
Art I or Design I  

Student Services

Career Cruising
online planning system

Illinois Career Resource Network
KeyTrain online skill development

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Articulated Credit VALEES

SkillsUSA

GAERF

  • Art Director
  • Artist
  • Commercial Artist
  • Commercial Photographer
  • Computer Animator
  • Curator and Gallery Manager
  • Fashion Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Interior Designer
  • Computer Typography & Composiiton Operator
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Graphics Equipment Operator
  • Lithographer
  • Pre-Production Technician
  • Printing Equipment Operator
  • Production Coordinator
  • Web Page Designer
10 English Algebra II
or
Advanced Alg. II
Biology
Adv. Biology
Biology II
Chemistry
Social Studies Driver
Education

 

Health

Computer Graphics or
Multi-Media Presentations
11 English Geometry or
Adv. Geometry
 U.S. History
or
American Govt.
Graphic Communications I
12 English Consumer
Education
Graphic Communications II
 

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Waubonsee Community College Graphic Design
WCC Online Portfolio

College of DuPage Graphic Design

Kishwaukee College Art Department

 

FAFSA

Aurora Community Foundation Scholarships

Waubonsee Community College Scholarships

Valley Industrial Association

AIGA
design association

Chicago Portfolio School 

 

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Eastern Illinois University Department of Art

Illinois State University School of Art

Northern Illinois University School of Art and Design

Southern Illinois University School of Art and Design

University of Illinois School of Art and Design

Western Illinois University Graphic Communication