Associate of Science - Applied Digital Media and Printing - Graphic Design and Printing - (AS653)

The Associate of Science in Applied Digital Media and Printing (Graphic Design and Printing) program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in graphic design and commercial printing. This includes instruction in graphic design, production graphics, electronic prepress, digital printing, offset printing, screen printing, finishing, bindery, and business management, using the latest equipment and software available within a live, production facility. Classes are structured to give strong academic and hands-on experience for entry into the graphic communication industry.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with clients and co-workers. • Demonstrate ethical, economic, civic, and moral responsibility. • Compare print-focused and graphic communication techniques in successful marketing and promotional strategies, including successful elements in effective advertisement practices. • Evaluate and assign the proper ink and substrate to a variety of printed projects. • Calculate costs of paper and ink to offer value and alternatives to a client. • Complete a preflight and prepress checklist and prepare a project for print. • Demonstrate proper set-up, safe operation, and clean-up of printing press equipment. • Demonstrate the ability to estimate costs, document materials and time spent on production, and an ability to meet deadlines. • Create and print a project suitable for a portfolio that demonstrates effective design and proper production technique.