Graphic Communications

The Graphic Communications Program is crafted to bring students through the process of design creation, from concept to final production.

Students are provided with the skills to develop visual designs using the latest software and to produce those designs on industry-standard technology.

We provide students the opportunity to work in nine different areas in the graphic communications field, as well as the opportunity to create their own conceptual designs using the Adobe Creative Suite. We also give students the opportunity to utilize digital camera equipment and edit their own photographs in Adobe Photoshop for use in their projects.

In our traditional offset department, students are able to learn how to operate printing presses from a single color duplicator to a four-color press. Students also have the ability to operate digital presses in a quick-print area.

In our apparel section, students can produce embroidered clothing, as well as both digital and manual screen printing. They will also lean the process of thermal printing for both apparel and sign processes.

Within our overall program, we provide all aspects of the graphic communications industry through our experiential curriculum. Seniors will have the ability to develop a professional portfolio that will give them an advantage in the graphic communications field upon graduation.

The Graphic Communications Program reinforces English, math and science, while challenging students' problem-solving abilities.

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Career Pathways

Diman Diploma	2 Year College	4 Year College
Desktop publisher Embroiderer Screen Printer Customer service personnel Offset press operator Bindery/finishing operator Administrative Assistant	Sales representative Electronic/mechanical technician Customer service manager Layout artist Production coordinator/manager Print buyer	Print management Business management Marketing Graphic Designer Advertising Public relations Copy write

Skills

Identifying General Safety Practices
OSHA Certification
Orientation to Graphic Communication
Performing Layout & Design
Proofreading
Contacting
Platemaking

Offset Lithography Process
Graphic Design
Illustration
Cutting / Trimming
Bindery
Folding
Desktop Publishing

Office Procedures
Screen Printing Thermal
Printing
Typography
Vinyl Lettering
Embroidery
Sign Making

Uniforms

Cooperative Education Program

Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School has instituted a cooperative employment program whereby students in Grade 12 will spend two (2) weeks in class and two (2) weeks in the industry working in the occupation or trade they have been studying in school. Students can apply for the cooperative program in their second semester, junior year, and senior year.

Our Cooperative Education Program is designed to provide an opportunity to further a student's education through actual work experience while gaining valuable employment skills. Typically, most job sites will have 2 students per 1 full-time job, thus job sharing. Students will attend school for 2 weeks for academics and then return to their respective employers for 2 weeks for Co-Op.

Over 120 employers across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island have partnered with our program to provide students with employment.

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Teachers

William Berlo

Titles: Teacher

Jennifer Dibiasio

Titles: Teacher

Julie Ferreira

Titles: Counselor, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Refridgeration, Graphic Communicatoins, Programming and Web Development, Machine Tool Technology, Freshman Last Names PAG-REG

Michelle Gaudencio

Titles: Teacher

Raymond Machado

Titles: Teacher, Department Head

Siobhan Santos

Titles: Teacher

Advisory Board

While we're proud of our vocational programs and their ability to turn young men and women into skilled members of the community, we can't maintain that level of quality without the help of industry professionals. Please consider joining our Vocational Advisory Board, where you will help steer our vocational programs and students toward future success.

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