Students proficient in these skills are in high demand in the job market. They soon advance to the process of Photographic Screen Printing, using Macintosh computers, scanners and clip art images to design and produce images for printing on paper, T-shirts, stickers, glass or mirrors. Students are introduced to the basic technology of electronic printing and computer graphics. They learn about materials and methodologies used in electronic and desktop publishing and operate production equipment. The equipment available includes a network of the newest and fastest computers, laser printers, color ink jets, scanners, digital cameras, an offset printing press, and cutting and binding equipment.
Students design and produce business cards, memo pads, and custom stationery.
They also complete various procedures in the PhotoShop program. In this advanced course, there is greater emphasis on production work in which the skills learned from the previous course are integrated into more complex printing projects. The basic techniques of photo-offset are presented, and students learn how to operate the offset presses and peripheral equipment. Students may produce material for personal use, as well as internal school printing projects. They may also apply for specialized training in areas in which they may be interested in continuing after graduation.