Academy of Communication Arts and Design

What is the Academy of Communications, Arts and Design (ACAD)?

In the Academy of Communication Arts & Design, students will gain fundamental work place skills, technical application skills, and interpersonal skills necessary to enter and succeed in diverse careers associated with the graphic/print communications industry. Academy students will learn about artistic expression, computer operations, graphics and imagery software applications, machinery operation, desktop publishing, photography, camera equipment/digital electronic printing, image assembly, offset processes, print, journalism, teamwork, problem solving, and communications skills necessary in today’s modern graphic/printing communications facilities. Students in the academy will also investigate career options through internships and work based learning. Students will gain experiences in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development through participation in SkillsUSA, the Art Club and Yearbook club.

ACAD students will receive classroom and on-the-job experience through a performance based state curriculum developed by leaders in the communications field. An on-campus, state-of-the-art print shop and design lab will afford students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting. Partnerships with local printers, magazines, and newspapers will provide students with real-world expertise and ample opportunity for hands-on learning through mentoring and internships.

The Academy of Communications Arts and Design offers a rigorous college and career preparatory, integrated curriculum that links the core academic subjects to information technology and design content in order to reinforce student interest and foster learning. A committee will review student applications and make final selection of The Academy of Communications Arts and Design students. The selection committee looks at the total student when making its determinations; therefore, we encourage yo u to provide as much information about your outside interests, activities, and community involvement as possible. ACAD students will receive classroom and work-based learning experiences through standards-based state curriculum developed by leaders in the communications field. An on-campus, state-of-the-art print shop and design lab will afford students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting. Partnerships with local printers, magazines, and newspapers will provide students with real-world expertise and ample opportunity for hands-on learning through mentoring and internships.