Pre-Press Technology Certificate

The Pre-press 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 basic pre-press skills required of the printing industry. Upon completion of the one-year certificate, the graduate should be qualified to enter into the pre-press area of the industry. The certificate program is also designed 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.