| GRAPHICS COMM HOME |
Graphic Communications I Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisites: None although word processing, drawing, art, and computer courses are helpful. Credits: 2 1/2 Credits Articulation to Waubonsee Community College? YES DUAL CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH COLLEGE OF DUPAGE! Description: Graphic Communications I is a comprehensive introduction to the Graphic Communications Industry. Emphasis is placed upon the theories and processes that make up offset printing production. Instruction and practice is given in many other printing and imaging processes which include:
Using
these processes, students design and produce printed materials that are
used by the Kaneland School District as well as materials that can be
used for personal promotion in future job assessment activities. Units
include computer layout and design, photography, stripping & plate
making, and presswork & bindery operations. |
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| Teacher Biography Teaching Philosophy "Non scholae sed vitae discimus "
Education BS – Illinois State University, Print Management BS – Illinois State University, Technology Education MA (Masters) – Aurora University, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Experience Mrs. Larsen began teaching Graphic Communications in Kaneland school district in 2006. Before Kaneland, she taught Graphic Communications for 8 years at DeKalb High School and CAD, drafting, and residential wiring at Sycamore High School for a year. Prior to teaching, Mrs. Larsen worked in the electronic prepress department at DB Hess printing company. Responsibilities Mrs. Larsen teaches Graphic Communications courses at Fox Valley Career Center and Kaneland School District. Students experience project based assignments that help them learn organization, problem solving skills, and industry related works skills. Curriculum focuses on; electronic prepress functions such as learning software like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign, offset printing, screen printing, and finishing processes.
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