Commercial Graphics

Commercial graphics technicians provide critical support for the printing industry. This highly technical industry involves the production of forms, newspapers, packages, books, magazines, pamphlets and other print-related materials.

Commercial Graphics is accredited by the Printing Industries of America through the PrintEd Accreditation program. Students are encouraged to participate in this industry-supported certification process.

In response to the growing specialization within the industry, the college offers an associate degree and two separate certificate programs: Electronic Publishing and Offset Pre-Press Techniques.

Major: Commercial Graphics (62 credit hours)
Degree: Associate in Industrial Technology

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A.	GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS (18 CREDIT HOURS)
			Credit Hours
	ENG 101	English Composition I	3.0
	ENG 102	English Composition II	3.0
	MAT 102	Intermediate Algebra	3.0
	PSY 201	General Psychology	3.0
	SPC 205	Public Speaking	3.0
		Approved Humanities Course	3.0
		Subtotal	18.0
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Major courses meeting other college general education core requirements are starred (*) below.
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B.	MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS (15 CREDIT HOURS)
			Credit Hours
	CGC 110	Electronic Publishing*	3.0
	CGC 122	Basic Offset Press Operations	3.0
	CGC 125	Basic Offset Preparation	3.0
	CGC 222	Advanced Offset Press Operations	3.0
	CGC 225	Image Assembly	3.0
		Subtotal	15.0
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C.	ADDITIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS (29 CREDIT HOURS)
			Credit Hours
	CGC 101	Introduction to Graphic Techniques	3.0
	CGC 206	Typography II	3.0
	CGC 210	Advanced Electronic Publishing	3.0
	CGC 224	Advanced Process Camera	3.0
	CGC 230	Equipment Maintenance and Repair	4.0
	CHM 101	General Chemistry I*	4.0
	CWE 111	Cooperative Work Experience I	1.0
	CWE 122	Cooperative Work Experience II	2.0
	OST 105	Keyboarding	3.0
		General Elective	3.0
		Subtotal	29.0
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		Total Credit Hours:	62.0
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