Graphics/Printing
Students in the Printing/Graphic Communications program study the various methods of reproducing images by printing, duplicating, screen-printing, and photography. Hands-on instruction includes computer copy preparation encompassing the use of desktop publishing software, scanners and laser printers, laser film imaging, paste-up, process camera operations, stripping, plate making, bindery, and the operation of various one, two, and four color offset presses, and process color production. The class places a heavy emphasis on the offset printing process. Advanced topics include desktop publishing.
(Printing/Graphic Communications is held at the GI-TEC Mt. Pleasant Campus).
Future career preparation:
- Advertising Artist
- Bindery Assistant
- Bindery Operator
- Business Owner
- Creative Director
- Darkroom Assistant
- Design Assistant
- Editor
- Graphic Artist
- Freelance Illustrator
- Image Assembly
- Layout Artist
- Paper Sales Representative
- Photography Assistant
- Pre-Press Manager
- Press Operator
- Press Trainee
- Printing Equipment/Supply Rep.
- Production Assistant
- Production Manager
- Technical Illustrator
- Senior Designer
