Much of the material taught is very theoretical and you should, therefore, have the ability to work with invisible quantities. Good manual dexterity is also required. Printing is one of our chief means of communications. Printing craft workers are employed to produce newspapers, magazines, books, business forms and thousands of other printed material. Students are exposed to camera and darkroom procedures.
Great emphasis is placed on layout and design along with pasteup, stripping, and platemaking.
Paper cutting, ink and process color preparation along with actual press operation plays an intricate part in the instruction. Photo and computer typesetting is now featured in this course which is reflective of today's trends in the computerized world. First and foremost are a good attitude and willingness to work. These two qualifications are essential for success in the graphic lab. Color perception, good eyesight, and neatness are fundamental qualities necessary for success.