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Computer Publishing and Printing Management (R)
Printing Management A.A.S.

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.

Electronic Imaging Prepress Certificate (R)

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.

CA 100	Keyboarding Fundamentals	1
CA 260	Desktop Publishing I	3
PR 130	Introduction to QuarkXPress	4
PR 131	Introduction to Photoshop	4
PR 232	Advanced Photoshop	4
	Professional electives*	3 (4)
Total credit hours  19 (20)
* Select AA 110, AA 121, AA 127, CA 261, CG 120, PR 117, or PR 118.

Printing Technology Certificate (R)

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.

CA 100	Keyboarding Fundamentals	1
CA 260	Desktop Publishing I	3
PR 115	Introduction to Bindery and Finishing	3
PR 116	Principles of Offset Presses I	3
PR 117	Graphic Arts Photography I	3
PR 118	Stripping and Platemaking I	3
PR 212	Planning and Estimating	3
PR 216	Principles of Offset Presses II	3
	Program elective*	3 (4)
Total credit hours  25 (26)
* Select AA 121, AA 124, AR 103, AR 104, AR 105, CG 120, CG 125, PG 150, PR 221, or PR 281. Department approval is required to apply any elective not on this list to the award of the certificate.

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