Pre-Press Technology Certificate

The Digital Imaging Technology Certificate in Printing Technology is designed to provide quality technical education to prepare desktop technicians for the rapidly changing printing industry. The student will receive training in all of the basic skills required of the printing industry and, upon completion of the one-year certificate, should be able to continue into the two-year Printing Technology program.

Program Objectives:

Upon completion of the one-year Pre-Press certificate, the student will be able to:

• design and prepare copy for publication
• utilize desktop publishing software common to the printing industry
• apply appropriate color theory to design and copy

Program outcomes are assessed by exit course examinations and performance on laboratory projects.