The Graphic Communications program is designed to prepare students for employment/post-secondary education related to the fields of Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, or Photo-Imaging. An integrated approach of teaching and learning is provided as students enhance their technical knowledge and skills that are associated with functions within Graphic Communications occupations. In addition to the occupation related skills, students completing this program will develop advanced critical thinking, applied academics, interpersonal relations, life management, business, economic, and leadership skills required for the 21st century workplace. The Graphic Communications program consists of a core curriculum and three areas of specialization for a student to choose from: Option A: Graphic Arts, Option B: Graphic Design, or Option C: Photo-Imaging. The program uses a delivery system made up of four integral parts: formal/technical instruction, experiential learning, supervised occupational experience, and the Career and Technical Student Organization, SkillsUSA.