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View Computer Publishing and Printing Management (R): 343
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Computer Publishing and Printing Management (R): 343
Printing Management A.A.S.
Revised:  Effective Semester — Summer 2007

This curriculum is designed to provide students with an understanding of the technical aspects of the printing industry and with a general business knowledge that may lead to employment in managerial, supervisory, or technical positions. It is a two-year semiprofessional curriculum leading to the A.A.S.

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.

First Semester
PR 171 Introduction to Desktop Publishing

4
EN101 Techniques of Reading & Writing I 3
  Mathematics foundation 3
PR 131 Photoshop Digital Production for Printing and Publishing I 3
  Health foundation 1

Second Semester
PR 130 Introduction to QuarkXPress 4
  English foundation 3
MG 101 Principles of Management 3
PR 116 Principles of Offset Presses I 3
  Arts or humanities distribution 3

Third Semester
MG 102 Principles of Supervision 3
PR 212 Planning and Estimating 3
PR 232 Photoshop Digital Production for Printing and Publishing II
3
PR 115 Introduction to Bindery and Finishing  
  Elective* 3

Fourth Semester
PR 281 Printing Internship  
or
    
PR 216 Principles of Offset Presses II  
or
    
  PR Elective 3
  Natural sciences lab distribution 4
PR 221 Production Management 3
  Speech foundation 3
  Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3


Total credit hours  60
*Select from AR 103, AR 104, CA 272, CG 120, GD 110, GD 121, or GD 127
 

Program Outcomes for the Computer Publishing & Printing Management A.A.S. Degree -

Printing Management

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Seek employment in the printing and publishing (or related) industry.
  • Use industry specific hardware/software to perform operations for producing digital documents in a digital workflow to industry standards.
  • Produce printed and finished products using press and bindery equipment to industry standards.
  • Comprehend and communicate written, verbal, and visual information as well as work effectively individually and as a member of a diverse production team.
  • Demonstrate the relationship of design preparation and production workflow for the final product and calculate the associated costs.
  • Demonstrate skills and attitudes that foster lifelong learning and professionalism.
  • Solve practical problems in publishing and output files for a conventional or digital workflow.

Electronic Imaging Prepress Certificate (R): 197
Revised:  Effective Semester —Summer 2007

This certificate curriculum is designed for students who are seeking to explore the growing field of electronic imaging for printing production. Students develop an understanding of the impact microcomputers have had on the printing industry and gain in-depth, hands-on technical knowledge of the software currently used in the graphic arts production process. This curriculum allows students to explore the tools, concepts, and methodology of electronic image preparation. Students gain experience in electronic page assembly and scanning applications utilizing industry-standard computer equipment. Students develop an understanding of how text, line art, digital illustrations, scanned halftones, and process color images are captured, manipulated, corrected and imposed in order to be printed successfully.

PR 130 Introduction to QuarkXPress 4
PR 131 Photoshop Digital Production for Printing and Publishing I 4
PR 171 Introduction to Desktop Publishing 4
PR 232 Photoshop Digital Production for Printing and Publishing II 4
  Professional electives* 3 (4)

Total credit hours  19 (20)
* Select CA 272, CG 120, GD 110, GD 121, or GD 127.

Program Outcomes for the Electronic Imaging Prepress Certificate

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Seek employment in the printing and publishing (or related) industry.
  • Use industry specific hardware/software to perform operations for producing digital documents in a digital workflow to industry standards.
  • Produce printed and finished products using press and bindery equipment to industry standards.
  • Comprehend and communicate written, verbal, and visual information as well as work effectively individually and as a member of a diverse production team.
  • Demonstrate the relationship of design preparation and production workflow for the final product and calculate the associated costs.
  • Demonstrate skills and attitudes that foster lifelong learning and professionalism.
  • Solve practical problems in publishing and output files for a conventional or digital workflow.


Printing Technology Certificate (R): 176
Revised:  Effective Semester —Summer 2007

This certificate curriculum is designed to provide skills, knowledge, and related experiences needed for entry-level jobs in the graphic arts/printing industry. This curriculum may also be used by those people currently employed in related fields to expand or upgrade skills to enhance their employment capabilities. The curriculum is designed to be completed by employed students in four semesters. Students may apply credits earned in the certificate curriculum to the associate's degree.
PR 115 Introduction to Bindery and Finishing 3
PR 116 Principles of Offset Presses I 3
PR 171 Introduction to Desktop Publishing 4
PR 212 Planning and Estimating 3
PR 216 Principles of Offset Presses II 3
  Program elective* 3 (4)

Total credit hours  19(20)

* Select AR 103, AR 104, CG 120, GD 121, GD 124, PR 131, PR 221, or PR 281.  Department approval is required to apply any elective not on this list to the award of the certificate.

Program Outcomes for the Printing Technology Certificate

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Seek employment in the printing and publishing (or related) industry.
  • Produce printed products on conventional and digital printing presses to industry standards.
  • Read, comprehend and communicate written, verbal, and visual information.
  • Perform folding and finishing operations to industry standards.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the vocabulary, terminology, and production flow of the printing and publishing industry.

Refer to course description pages to identify courses with prerequisites.
Courses in italics meet General Education requirements.