In this section, you will find general information shared with the entire yearbook class.

Students learn to employ fundamental elements and principles of design for various media and gain a strong foundational multidisciplinary experience in preparation for other Communication Technology courses.

No pre-requisite


Students develop essential skills in camera use with a focus on basic composition, set-up and examination of exposure. Students operate a camera to capture images and produce final display proofs. 

Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition

Students develop skills and practical working knowledge of electronic publishing computer hardware and software and create well-designed documents and publications using desktop publishing technology.

Pre-requisite:  COM1005: Visual Composition, COM1035: Graphic Tools, COM1275: Photography - Digital Processing 1, COM1205: Photography - Introduction 

Students expand their photography skills including composition, exposure, basic lighting, camera operation, image processing and proofing, and display.

Pre-requisites: COM1005: Visual Composition, COM1205: Photography - Introduction

Students use photographic prints or digital images to communicate a message or tell a story.

Prerequisite: COM1205 Photography - Introduction

Students develop skills and explore processes to present a story, primarily through the use of pictures and text.

Prerequisite: COM1205: Photography – Introduction

Parameters: Access to a camera with the ability to control aperture and shutter speed independently, and to processing, display and audio equipment. Note: The term photograph refers to either a physical or digital representation, depending on equipment available to the student. 

Supporting Courses: COM2025: Electronic Layout & Publishing 1 COM2215: Photography – Communication COM3025: Electronic Layout & Publishing 2