Commercial graphic 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. All Commercial Graphic courses must be passed with a “C” or better to receive credit towards a degree.
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A. |
General Education Course Requirements (18 credit hours) |
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Credit Hours |
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English Composition I |
3.0 |
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English Composition II |
3.0 |
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Intermediate Algebra |
3.0 |
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General Psychology |
3.0 |
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Public Speaking |
3.0 |
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Approved Humanities Course |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
18.0 |
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Major Course Requirements (15 credit hours) |
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Credit Hours |
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Electronic Publishing* |
3.0 |
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Basic Offset Press Operations |
3.0 |
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Basic Offset Preparation |
3.0 |
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Advanced Offset Press Operations |
3.0 |
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Image Assembly |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
15.0 |
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Additional Course Requirements (28 credit hours) |
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Credit Hours |
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Personal Finance |
3.0 |
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Introduction to Graphic Techniques |
3.0 |
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Commercial Graphic Operations |
3.0 |
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Typography II |
3.0 |
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Advanced Electronic Publishing |
3.0 |
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Senior Projects in Commercial Graphics |
3.0 |
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General Chemistry I* |
4.0 |
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Cooperative Work Experience I |
1.0 |
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Cooperative Work Experience II |
2.0 |
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General Elective |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
28.0 |
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Total Credit Hours: |
61.0 |