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Tech Department • Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute
135 Overlea Boulevard, Don Mills, Ontario M3C1B3
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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.
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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.
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Possible post secondary pathways:
Ryerson University
York University
College of Art & Design
Humber College
George Brown College
Centennial College
Seneca College
Sheridan College
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These are only a few of the possibilities..
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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
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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
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1 Tech
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1 Tech
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1 Tech
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1 Tech
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1 Tech
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1 Tech
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Major Tech
Credits
1 Tech
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1 Tech
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1 Tech
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1 Tech
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1 Tech
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1 Tech
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1 Tech
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1 Tech
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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
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Math
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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