The author reviews the history of communication and communications technology, considers differences between "visual communication" and "graphic communication," and comments on "seeds of revolution" in the industry. He offers four components of an educational structure or organization titled "graphic…

Describes a technology course emphasizing communications. Areas covered in the curriculum are technological systems, communications technology, communication processes, research and development, printed image generation, graphics, film/ tape images, production systems, and the technology education major. (CT)

Recently, "graphic arts" has shifted from printing skills to a conceptual approach of production processes. "Graphic communications" must embrace the total system of communication through graphic media, to serve broad career education purposes; students taught concepts and principles can be flexible and adaptive. The author…

The author presents a number of unique programs and projects which have proved successful in one high school's woodworking and graphic arts classes in terms of motivating high student interest, growth in skills, good community relations--and a financial profit. The chief objective is self-discovery, the model is Outward Bound. (AJ)

The author presents a communications-content domain model to assist educational planners create a graphics communications cluster which can better prepare students for a future of change. The concept of clustering is explored, especially in its applicability to graphics communications. (AJ)

Describes a functional reading program in graphic arts classes at a Massachusetts middle school. Teachers associate their text material with specific content-related reading skills in comprehension and vocabulary acquisition, using a three-level reading guide and vocabulary development exercises. (CT)