Graphic Design
Program Overview
This class prepares students for future roles in the graphic and advertising design industry. Students study typography, color theory, principles of design and composition, page layout, vector and raster images, and their applications to a variety of methods and styles of editing and print production. Students learn essential Adobe CC software to help create various types of graphic design and to prepare artwork for digital press production, wide format printing, vinyl signage, and screen printing. Safety, fundamentals of technology, proofing principles, finishing operations, and digital photography are also covered. Study materials provided can also be used to prep for Adobe certifications.
What You'll Learn
- Branding and Identity Design
- Color Grading
- Copy Preparation, Design and Layout
- Finishing Operations
- General Safety
- Illustration
- Image Capture
- Image Manipulation
- Page Layout Advertising Design
- Production Techniques
- Publication Design
- Screen Printing and Vinyl Art Preparation
- Typography
- Capstone Internship
Certifications and Licenses
- ODCTE Competency Certification
- Graphic Communications
- Graphic Designer
- Adobe InDesign
College Credit
- Prior Learning Assessment
Career Opportunities
- Graphic Designer
- Screen Printer
- Offset Printer
- Digital Prepress Technician
- Digital Printer
- Bindery Folder
- Cutter Operator
For more information on occupations go to www.onetonline.org.
Leadership Opportunities
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) SkillsUSA
Enrollment Information
Who Can Enroll
High school juniors, seniors, and adultsProgram Length
This program is designed to be completed in 2 years (960 instructional hours).Tuition and Cost
$2.50 per credit hour X 960 hours = $2,400
Financial Assistance
In-district* students under the age of 22 will be awarded the next step scholarship for students in good standing, which covers tuition and all full-time programs except Practical Nursing and Lineworker Technology.
*In-district schools include: Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Dibble, Elmore City-Pernell, Lexington, Lindsay, Little Axe, Maysville, Newcastle, Noble, Paoli, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Stratford, Wanette, Washington, Wayne, Whitebead (PK-8) and Wynewood.
All financial assistance opportunities can be found on our Financial Aid webpage.
Class Schedule
Morning Session – 8:10 AM– 11:10 AMAfternoon Session – 12:45 AM – 3:45 PM
Transportation Services
- High school students: Transportation is provided from your high school to MidAmerica for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
- Home school, EPIC, and adult students: Transportation is provided from your local high school for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
Route times depend on the location of your high school. Click here for more detailed route times.
How to Apply
Applications are not posted online (except Lineworker Technology and Practical Nursing). High school students should contact their counselors and adult students should contact the MATC Admission Coordinators.
