Creativity rather than artistic ability is important. The photographer works with a wide variety of cameras and films, as well as digital equipment and procedures. The photographer will work in two types of photo labs shooting and processing films. Requiring fine manipulative skill, the film assembler will work with single and multiple color work assignments. Upon completion of the graphic and printing communication technology program, students should have the qualifications to start a career as an advertising designer, machine helper, estimator, equipment repair person, camera operator or layout artist.
Graduates have the opportunity to advance into printing management at the college level.