Anson Technical College - Yearbook (Polkton, NC)

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COMMERCIAL ART The field of Commercial Art covers many facets of employment in the Visual Arts Industry. Anson Technical College ' s unique program is designed to provide in-depth training in the various branches of Commercial Art, while allowing students to gain refined training in their chosen area of concentration. The Commercial Art student wishing to acquire the broadest possible knowledge of the program should take the Commercial Art and Design option. The Advertising Arts program should give the graduate a good background in all the basics of commercial art, as well as a sound understanding of the various forms of the media, and the effects of these forms on the public. The Graphic Illustration option offers a more concentrated overview of modern printing technology, along with the refinement of skills required for producing graphic artwork for each of the specialized areas of the printing industry.

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PHOTOGRAPHY The primary goal of the Photography program at Anson Technical College is to prepare the student for a career in the multi-faceted photographic industry. The photography program is broken down into five separate and unique areas of concentration. Each individual may choose to study the area of photography which is of most interest to him Jhese areas include the fields of: Commercial Photography, Architectural Photography Portrait Photography, Photojournalism, and Fashion Photography. y h y. Because photography is in the mainstream of the modern technological age, there are several existing opportunities for qualified personnel. Graduates of the Photography program will be well prepared to meet the challenges and expectations of the photographic industry.

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NURSING PROGRAM The Practical Nurse Education Program prepares a person for an occupation of challenge, excitement, and reward. The practical nurse participates in various areas of health care — each providing new and different experiences. She is prepared for unlimited opportunities — hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private duty nursing, etc. In all of these areas, the Licensed Practical Nurse functions under direct supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician. During the one-year period of training, students take courses in basic nursing and related subjects at the College. They also receive a wide range of guided nursing experience in the hospital setting provided by affiliation with Union Memorial Hospital, Monroe, N.C., Anson County Hospital, Wadesboro, N.C. as well as Winchester Day Center, Monroe, N.C., Anson and Union County Health Department, Pediatrician ' s office in Monroe, N.C, and The Trainable Mentally Handicapped Class at Marshville Elementary School. Graduates of accredited programs of Practical Nurse Education are eligible to take the licensing examination given by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing. This examination is given twice each year, usually in April and October. A passing score entitles the individual to receive a license and to use the legal title of Licensed Practical Nurse. There will always be people in need, therefore, practical nurses will be needed! 9