Career possibilities:

• Bindery/Finishing Operator
• Production Artist
• Digital Press Operator
• Printing Customer Service Representative

Career possibilities with additional education:

• Art Director
• Graphic Designer
• Lithography/Offset Printing
• Printing Management
• Photographer
• UX/UI Designer
• Video/Motion Graphic Designer
• Website and Digital Media Designer

Pathways to College:

• PDE SOAR Agreement
  Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
• 1:1 Articulation Agreements
  Kutztown University
  St. Francis University

Class of 2025 graduation plans:
Post-secondary education in a related field - 78%
Post-secondary education in an unrelated field - 11%
Employment unrelated to this field  - 11%

Some colleges former students have attended include:

Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
Moore College of Art & Design (Center City)
Drexel University Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Harcum College
University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences
Arcadia University
Kutztown University
Montgomery County Community College
Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Penn College of Technology
Seton Hill University
St. Frances University
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
West Chester University
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Students will arrive at class and sit down at their assigned computer station, be ready to work, and wait for further instruction from the teacher. Cell phones are to be stored in backpacks and not permitted in class. Students will stay productive throughout the class period. Students will start cleaning up their work area a minimum of 10 minutes before dismissal times.

Requirements:
1. Students will keep a binder/notebook portfolio containingall tests, instructions, handouts, and notes taken on readingassignments, lectures, videos, and demonstrations.(Notebook is provided)
2. Students will be on time for class, participate in discussionsand critiques, and make efficient use of class time.
3 . Students are responsible for the maintenance of their electronic work. Students should keep a copy of all theirwork on their assigned computer station, flash drive, graphic arts server, and a weekly copy on their homecomputer.
4. Complete all assignments in a timely manner.

Dismissal:
Students must clean their desk/computer areas prior to leaving class. Students who have not cleaned up the appropriate areas and are not seated in their seats will not be dismissed.

• Complete work quietly, and in a way that does notdistract others from their work. Talking is permitted, but should be in low tones and on appropriate topics.
• Clean up without reminders. File all work in your GraphicArts Binder at the end of class.
• Be careful not to harm other students’ artwork or electronic files.
• Store backpacks in your assigned area or under the desk (they should NOT be in the aisle or under desks).
• Computers may not be used without permission or for illicit or illegal activities, nor shall computers be modified in any way. (ie: desktop, screen savers, etc.) Students are not allowed to alter any software or hardware configurations, or download programs and install them on the computer. This includes GAMES.
• No sleeping or feet up on furniture. If you do not feel well, you must report to the nurse. Ask for a pass.
• No food, candy, or drinks are allowed near the computersor other copy center equipment.
• No yelling, pushing, fighting, or horseplay are allowed at any time.
• Students are not allowed to roll around the classroom in their chairs. Students are not allowed to lean back in their seats or use them as rocking chairs.
• All school rules must be followed in class (no hats, dresscode, cell phones, mp3 players, etc.)
• Printers are to be used to print class projects only. If you wish to print a project for another class, you must ask for permission first.
• Students are not permitted to type, submit, publish, display, or transmit any information that is defamatory, abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, racially offensive, or encourages the use of controlled substances.
• Students are NOT permitted to work on homework from another class.

Discipline Procedures: 

• First act of misbehaving for the school year is a warning.
• Second act of misbehaving for the school year will be a loss of lab privileges and an alternate assignment for the day.
• Third act of misbehaving for the school year is a write-up and a phone call home.
• Fourth act of misbehaving for the school year, we create abehavior contract and a phone call home.
• Fifth act of misbehaving for the school year, you arereferred to the Dean of Students and a phone call home.
• Each discipline infraction will result in points deducted from your work ethic grade.

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  Honor Code:
  Cheating has been defined as giving or receiving information relating to a gradable experience, including the use of sources other than those specifically approved by the teacher. Plagiarism and the related act of allowing another student to use one’s work are not to be considered inconsequential pranks. Such acts involve serious moral implications as they constitute lying and stealing. They are harmful to the student committing the act, who is deliberately undermining his/her integrity, destroying his/her reputation, and breaking the trust that must exist between student and teacher. An honor code violation results in a zero on the assignment, no opportunity to make up the work, and disciplinary action.

Safety is not an option! Safety is YOUR responsibility! Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. In addition to following all NMTCC’s listed and/ or posted safety and MSDS Policies, refer to the specific equipment manufacturer’s user, operator, or consumer guides and or shop manuals for complete safety details when using any equipment. Students are not permitted to use any equipment or tools unless they have received and documented that they have received the appropriate safety instruction.  

Potential Safety Hazards:

• Various printer chemicals, including flammable and poisonous.
• Various copier chemicals, including flammable and poisonous.

• Manual dexterity
• Strong eye/hand coordination
• Good depth and color perception

Knowledge grades are based on quizzes, tests, worksheets, and homework. Knowledge grades are 30% of the grade.

Skill grades are based upon visual assessments, job completion, and data-based proof of skills. Skills grades are 40% of the grade.

Work Ethics are graded daily and applied to the overall rubric during the course of the task at hand. Work ethic is 30% of the grade.
Every assignment will have a grading rubric for reference.

Due Dates:
Students will be given adequate time to complete each assignment. Assignments not turned in on time will receive a 5-point deduction in grade per day late. No work will be accepted after five class days from the due date, and you will receive a zero without extenuating circumstances. Unfinished work will receive only partial credit.

Make-up Work Policy:
Students are required to make up all work missed during absences due to illness or family emergencies. Because much of our work is done on the computer or on equipment in the lab, it is difficult to do the work at home. If a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to come to me the next day they are in class to go over what was missed while absent. After school lab time can be arranged with Ms. Poorman. The graphic arts lab will be open from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. If you should fall behind or need extra help on a project, the instructor is available during this time. Other times may be arranged in advance.

Due to the amount of work it takes to complete some of the assignments, your attendance is essential to get the most out of your learning experience. If you are going to be absent or late, please have your parent or guardian call the school or bring in a note. Students who are absent will receive a Work Ethic grade of "0" for the day. If the absence is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10". Students who are late will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" for the day. If the lateness is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10".

Every student must complete a Senior Portfolio.  Portfolios will be created by following the sequence of grade-level assignments. Senior Portfolio artifacts will be graded per program expectations and assignment criteria and be included in the marking period grade for which the assignment is due. Portfolios will be housed in their Google Drive. Students will be able to take the portfolios with them or have access to them after graduation.