GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY - COMPUTER IMAGING AND COMPOSITION ( Archived )
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Program Type:
Certificate of Achievement
Division:
Engineering & Technology
Program Description:
The Graphic Communications Technology curriculum prepares students for employment in the printing and publishing field. The program qualifies graduates to seek employment as screen printers, small business operators and electronic prepress production employees.
Instruction is offered in graphic communications technology with emphasis placed on computer skills needed for the electronic prepress, technical skills required for the on-demand system operators and screen printing techniques required for employment and small business operation.
The Graphic Communications Technology programs offers 3 certificates of achievement and 4 fast-track certificates of completion. The Pasadena City College program is affiliated with major printing industry corporations and university level Graphic Communications programs.
The curriculum prepares students to work in the imaging and electronic prepress areas of Graphic Communications industry. The program qualifies students to seek employment in entry-level and intermediate positions as electronic prepress technicians, digital color specialists and digital prepress operators.
Instruction is provided on Macintosh computers and specialized imaging equipment typically found in the production and prepress areas of the printing industry. Emphasis is on technical skills, common software applications and proper use of scanners, computers and digital output systems.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Effective academic year: 2006-2007
Required Units in the Major:
33-35
Required Courses
Required Electives
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None
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