PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 
Graphic Arts Occupations is a 1020-hour program available full-time to ADULT STUDENTS as (2) three-hour blocks or part-time as (1) three-hour block with your choice of morning or afternoon classes. Part-time students must commit to two years to be a completer. This program opens the door to a wide spectrum of occupations from computer work to printing operations and screen printing positions.

Graphic Arts Occupations is designed for students to gain a working knowledge of digital print design, publishing and printing. This will include hands-on copy printing of items such as business cards, memo pads, brochures, booklets, and bumper stickers and a complete study and application of the various components, principles, procedures, and equipment involved in printing.  Projects will include instruction on and use of inkjet printer, vinyl cutter, paper cutter and plate maker.  A complete study of the screen print method will also be instructed.  This will include hands-on screen printing of items such as jackets, caps and shirts, as well as, heat transfers, equipment maintenance and operations, inks and dryers.  Students will learn advanced design and layout concepts and skills utilizing industry-standard software applications.  Project work will be done on Macintosh computers with emphasis on advertising design and media arts.  Students will work in large format digital files, media art and animation on programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design.  

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 
Graphic Arts Occupations 1 & 2
Grade Level: Adult
In this 2 year program, students will use the knowledge they gained to create signs, posters, t-shirts and much more through hands-on applications in a real-world printshop. Students may be creating original products or fulfilling work orders from community customers. 

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