Communication Technology
Overview
Communications Technology is a multimedia course preparing students for careers and post-secondary education in digital and print fields. Explore audio and video media using state-of-the-art studio equipment, cameras, lighting, and live production visual imaging software. Create, print, and assemble publications, design and print t-shirts, and perform tasks related to desktop publishing. Students will learn and apply industry-relevant computer software applications to media projects in a wide variety of mediums.
Possible Certifications
Adobe Certified Associate, Video Communication
Adobe Certified Associate, Adobe Illustration
Adobe Certified Associate, Photoshop
Potential Career Opportunities
What to Expect
Students interested in this program will take courses in Commercial & Advertising Art and Communication Technology for the first two school years. After sophomore year, students will apply for full-time entrance into one of the two programs, and they will be accepted based on merit and other criteria. Students who are not approved for their first choice will be assigned to the other program included in the rotation.
Uniform
Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform at all times. While in their shop classes, they must wear the uniform designated by the program instructor. At all other times, students may wear their shop uniform OR York Tech apparel, which is sold through the School Store and the Fan Shop. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.
The specific uniform requirements for Communication Technology can be viewed below. All items that are hyperlinked must be purchased from the online store associated with the link. Items not hyperlinked may be purchased from any retailer, unless noted otherwise.
Required Items
Shop classes
Solid black or blue jeans
Sneakers or closed-toe shoes
SD card or flash drive
Academic classes
Shop uniform, York Tech apparel, or Fan Shop apparel**
Pants or trousers
Optional Items
Apron
Clear or mesh backpack
*The gold and black program items should only be purchased AFTER students have completed the rotation AND chosen Communication Technology as their permanent technical program. Until then, York Tech apparel or Fan Shop apparel should be worn. More information about the rotation is available in the What to Expect section.
**Some items sold in the Fan Shop, such as hats, may not be worn during school. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.