T E FIDELIS TURE WIT H T RRAAMM SSPPECIAAL LIISS OOGG PRPR Ontario •• RE ING HN C SIC PERMANET FU EX C IT OLOGY TE C MAJ SKILLLLSS M H AJOOR H SKI IIG G H R TH • LO O R• EE N IO TE T Tech Department • Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute 135 Overlea Boulevard, Don Mills, Ontario M3C1B3 T SKILLS MA O IGHH SKILLS MAJJO R R T HHIG Student Services @ 416.396.2410 A G Interested, come and talk to us... N Who are the builders of the program? The design and publishing program has been developed by teachers with many years of industry traning and workplace experience in publishing houses, advertising agencies, design studios and educational institutions. N H PI What if I change my mind? After the student has completed the grade 11 courses of the “Pathway“, there is considerable ﬂexibility to permit a change into other career paths without encountering any difficulty. Information Communications Technology (ITC) skills and knowledge are invaluable no matter what alterative career choice you make. Everyone from student to employee needs to present their ideas or concepts at some point. This program is designed to train students how to present their ideas, skills and knowledge in a professional and real time manner effectively. M • SSPPEECCI AM RA IAA OGGR L LI PPRRO OLOGICAL EDUCA IS S UT INCEPIT IN Possible post secondary pathways: Ryerson University York University College of Art & Design Humber College George Brown College Centennial College Seneca College Sheridan College K OR A C GF AR N I • DEV ELO These are only a few of the possibilities.. S THAT I Career Pathways: University: Bachelor of Technology, Graphic Communications Management College: Graphic Designer, Photographer, Animator, Package Designer, Mechanical Arts, Production Manager Apprenticeship: Offset Press Operations, Maintenance Technician Workplace: Layout Artist, Graphic Artist, Prepress, Press Operator, Bindery Operations, Digital Printing, Customer Service, Account Manager N STING A D What is a Specialist High Skills Major The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) offers students in any career path the opportunity to explore Design & Publishing. This red seal program was created by professionals, sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Education and recognized by post secondary institutions [Universities and Colleges]. The purpose is for students to acquire skills, knowledge and experience that will best assist them in their post secondary pathway or to enter the workplace. Tech Department • Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute 135 Overlea Boulevard, Don Mills, Ontario M3C1B3 What is studied in the SHSM courses? Grade 11 courses will introduce students to industrial software and hardware used in the graphic arts industry. Design techniques will be examined and how applied art is practiced from a professional perspective. Software and equipment list include: • Design software include Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Flash, Dreamweaver) • iMove/Final Cut Pro • Offset Printing Presses • Pre Press Imaging • Bindery Equipment Areas to be covered in Publishing: The design and publishing course will examine Media Publishing, Web Publishing and Print Publishing with emphasis on industrial practices & applications. Grade 12 courses will emphasize hands on training for Level 2 on the above software and equipment supplemented by a two credit co-op placements. The program will focus on a “Project Driven” curriculum, allowing students to develop their skills and knowledge by creating a professional portfolios. Students will be encouraged to compete in skills competitions. Competitions allow student to compete at a higher level and discover their potential skills. ICT Pathways Workplace What are the benefits in taking a SHSM? • A program allowing students to experience a range of customized learning opportunities in an area that interests them, and helps to engage them in other school activities. • An articulated entry into University or College programs that are design & publishing related • A template for their post secondary career plans • An awareness of the many different post secondary vocations, salaries and benefits one can reach in the industry today • The acquisition of life-long learning skills • The enhancement of employment skills • Throughout the program, students begin to establish relationships and networks in their chosen field. • Four exit directions from high school: College, University, Apprenticeship or Workplace. • Co-op placement for on the job experience and real time practical knowledge • Students who have earned an SHSM can provide evidence of their achievement, (e.g., red seal on diploma identifiying the SHSM program, sectorrecognized certifications and training programs) to prospective employers and postsecondary education or training institutions. Apprenticeship College University Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 12 Major Tech Credits 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course Major Tech Credits 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course 1 Tech Course Choose any two tech courses for grade 11... TGJ 3M1, TGG 3O1, TGG 3M1, TGI 3M1, ICS 3C1, ICS 3U1 Choose any two tech courses for grade 12... TGJ 4M1, TGG 4O1, TGG 4M1, TGI 4M1, ICS 4C1, ICS 4U1 English Credit Math Credit Art or Business or Science ENG 4C1 or OLC 4O1 MEL 3L1 ENG 4C1 or EWC 4C1 ENG 4C1 MBF 3C1 MBF 3C1 ENG 4U1 or EWC 4U1 MCR 3U1 or MCR 3M1 AVI3O or AWQ4M or BTA3O or BBB4M or SBI3C or SBI3U AWQ3M or AWR4M or BMI3C or BDI3C or BOH4M or SBI3C or SCH4C AWQ3M or AWR4M or BMI3C or BTA3O or BOH4M or SBI3C or SCH4C AWQ3M or AWR4M or BAF3M or BBB4M or BOH4M or SCH3U/4U or SBI3U/4U 3MC or 4MC 3MC or 4MC 3MC or 4MC 3MC or 4MC Co-op Sector-Recognized Certifications and Training Credit required for SHSM Diploma Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level A Standard First Aid Workplace Hazardous Maaterials Information Systems (WHMIS) Service Excellence Software or Ergonomics Counterfeit Detection • 4 Major credits in technology, 2 in G11 & 2 in G12 • 1 Math credit in G11 • 1 English credit in G12 • 1 Art or business or science credit in either G11 or G12 • 2 Co-op credits in either G11 or G12 • Total of 9 senior credits