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Communication Technology

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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

Career Opportunities

Below are the potential job opportunities for students graduating from this program. Foundational careers are those that can usually be obtained immediately after high school with the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech. Technical careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech plus a two-year associates degree. Professional careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech and a four-year college degree (or more).


  • Foundational Careers

    • Audio and Video Technicians

    • Desktop Publishers

    • Photographers

    • Prepress Technicians and Workers

    • Production Assistant

    • Disc Jockeys

    • Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (Metal and Plastic)

    • Media & Communication Equipment Workers

    • Broadcast Technicians

    • Real Estate Sales Agents

  • Technical Careers

    • Web Developers

    • Film and Video Editors

    • Lighting Technician

    • Sound Engineering Technicians

    • Camera Operators (TV, Video, Film)

    • Print Press Operators

    • Video Game Designers

    • Graphic Designers

    • Computer Network Support Specialists

    • Technical Writers

  • Professional Careers

    • Producers and Directors

    • News Analysts, Reporters, Journalists

    • Career/Technical Education Teachers

    • Web and Digital Interface Designers

    • Special Effects Artists and Animators

    • Public Relations Specialists

    • Advertising and Promotions Managers

    • Marketing Managers

    • Art Directors

    • Project Management Specialist

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


Optional Items


*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.

How to Apply

More information about how to submit an application for York Tech's full-time high school programs can be found on the full-time admissions web page.

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