They should be self-starters, responsible and able to manage their own time and effort. Most organizations employ more than one person, so interaction with other employees is likely. Individuals should possess strong interpersonal skills for interacting with co-workers. Persons working in graphic arts technology may have reason to interact with customers. Accordingly, technicians must appear professional and competent, be friendly, and be able to effectively communicate.
Some technicians work, build experience, and later assume supervisory roles or become self-employed.
MS Instruction Graphic Arts Technology is a full-time program that offers 1,080 hours of instruction and can be completed in approximately 9 months of study. Students attend class for 6 hours a day, Monday through Friday. Instruction covers technical skills needed by individuals to enter the work force as entry-level Graphic Arts Technicians and printers. The program is not directed at preparing individuals to be artists. On the other hand, it is expected that printers in graphic arts technology have design and layout skills, and understand how art can be effectively placed into print.