As part of the high school vocational industrial program in Manitoba, this course has been designed to provide students with the foundation for a career in commercial art. The program introduces and provides opportunities for student skill development in the theories and techniques of drawing, lettering, composition and design, graphics, illustration, and portfolio development and management. The course emphasizes attainment of industry-level standards in an effort to promote career success and personal satisfaction. The program, consisting of 12 blocks with the first 10 being essential units, is expected to make up 50 percent of the student's education in this area. Each block is organized to meet its specific objectives and includes teacher's notes, suggested activities for each goal or objective, and suggested supplemental materials. A bibliography of printed materials and audiovisual aids follows the blocks. (KC)