Graphic Communications Technology - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Graphic Communications Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Associate Graphic degree that prepares you for a Communications career. The Graphic Communications Technology major supports the human resource development needs of the printing and publishing industry. This major offers students an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge that will prepare them for entry-level positions in the field. Laboratory experiences reinforce theory by involving students with a variety of printing processes. Students also have opportunities to work with digital media, such as CD-ROM publishing and Internet site development. This major contributes to the development of realistic problem-solving skills and the application of communications, math, science, and technology concepts. Career Opportunities Digital prepress, preflight analysis and file repair, electronic page layout, color scanning and separation, image carrier output, digital media development, press operations, finishing and binding operations. Program Goals A graduate of this major should be able to: practice safe, responsible work habits. identify and compare the major printing processes and their applications. demonstrate entry-level skill in offset lithography, flexography, and screen-printing production while gaining perspective on quality, cost, and production variables. demonstrate entry-level skills in the use of finishing and binding technologies. demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital vector, image-editing, multimedia, output production, and page layout software technologies. apply appropriate design concepts and procedures. make appropriate decisions in the process of troubleshooting software and equipment problems. create appropriate forms of digital media for specific applications. at a basic-user level, configure and coordinate networked computer systems for transmission of digital data. describe and apply established typographical principles and practices. apply color reproduction and management techniques and principles. identify and use appropriate instrumentation for quality control of printed products. track and assess technological trends in the graphic communications industry. apply mathematical and scientific concepts through the solution of printing production problems. identify and use a variety of informational resources such as libraries, online sources, databases, technical research, trade publications, etc. write clear, concise, and accurate technical reports. recognize and demonstrate a capacity for fulfilling the expectations associated with a workplace environment, including respect for co-workers, cooperative work ethic, willingness to assume responsibility, and execution of assignments in a timely fashion. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Graphic courses.