Visual communications offers a variety of career majors that promote and encourage life-long learning, critical thinking, creativity, teamwork and flexibility in a collaborative educational setting. Using state-of-the-art equipment and technology, students in this program build comprehensive knowledge through hands-on experience, while developing skills and techniques used in the visual communication industry including: photography, videography, image and video editing, graphic design and layout, web design, digital press operation, large format printing/framing, dry mounting, dye sublimation, bindery, and art finishing. 

Career Majors
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MOTION GRAPHICS ARTIST
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GRAPHIC DESIGN AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
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OFFICE CLERK
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VIDEO TECHNICIAN
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Motion Graphic Artist Courses Include (but not limited to)

• Fundamentals of Technology

• Multimedia and Image Management Techniques

• Principles of Animation

• 2D Animation Techniques

• Digital Media Production

• Fundamentals for 3D Motion Graphics

• 3D Animation

• Motion Graphics Capstone

Graphic Design & Social Media Manager Courses Include (but not limited to)

• Fundamentals of Technology

• Multimedia and Image Management Techniques

• Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design

• Digital Editing and Production Photography

• Fundamentals of Web Design

• Layout Design Techniques

• Design Tools & Electronic Marketing Strategies

• Graphic Design Capstone

Office Clerk Courses Include (but not limited to)

• Fundamentals of Technology

• Fundamentals of Administrative Technology

• Administrative Technology II

• Office Administration and Management

• Desktop Publishing And Graphic Design

Employment Opportunities

• Motion Graphics Artist

• Graphic Design Specialist

• Office Information Specialist

• Interactive Media Specialist

• Social Media Manager/Web Designer

Student Organizations
Business Professionals of America
BPA is an innovator in Career and Technical Education, providing our members with opportunities for growth through education, competition, community service and personal development.
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FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education in public and private schools through grade 12. FCCLA offers intra-curricular resources and opportunities for students to pursue careers that support families.
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National Technical Honor Society
The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education. As the honor society for Career & Technical Education, NTHS serves over 100,000 active members annually in both secondary and postsecondary chapters across the country.
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PTC Esports Team
Pioneer Tech is home to the Manticores Esports Team. Any student enrolled at PTC can be a part of either the High School or Adult teams.
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