This program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions within the printing industry. Offering six quarters combining classroom and hands-on training in subjects including art and copy preparation, desktop publishing, process color, various types of printing press operation, and other related subjects that round out the student's learning experience. Various aspects of pre-press, press, bindery and finishing skills are taught.
Students select an area of specialization and take appropriate classes.
Graphic design experience is acquired through a Macintosh platform and the department currently boasts twelve new MAC G-4's. Toward the end of the program an internship and an externship allow the students to practice their printing and graphic skills in a real-world setting, first in the classroom and then outside in a professional capacity. This eighteen month diploma program offers a current and very hands-on education in printing and graphic art trends. For a more detailed look at each of the areas within the College's Printing and Graphic Arts Technology department, please select an area from below. Click and continue on to the home page, the design page, the pre-press page, the presswork page or the bindery page.