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Welcome to the Graphic Communication Department

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What Is Graphic Communication?

Graphic communication is an art and a science. It appeals to those who have a creative flair as well as to those who are interested in science, technology, and management. The field of graphic communication represents a very large profession. It is among the largest in the world. The profession embraces change requiring those pursuing graphic communication careers to learn new and diverse skills and be capable of making quick decisions. Graphic communication includes printing, publishing, packaging, digital imaging, computer graphics, Internet publishing, Web site development, digital photography, printable electronics, and related areas of mass media preparation and production. Beyond acquiring a foundation of knowledge in graphic communication, students further specialize in design reproduction technology, electronic publishing and imaging, printing and imaging management, and packaging graphics.

Graphic communication refers to all areas of media and mass communication involving the creation, production, and distribution of images for advertising, marketing, books, magazines, newspaper, catalogs, packages, and other media in printed and digital form.

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