Graphic Communication Technologies 63 Credit* Associate Degree
Program Description
The Graphic Communication Technologies Associate Degree covers the complete printing process, starting with basic layout and design and an introduction to printing and ending with advanced courses in all of the various areas of printing. Specific areas covered include computer design, electronic pre-press, plate making, presswork, binding and finishing, digital photography and video, estimating and customer service. The program focuses on providing hands-on training on typical software programs, printing presses and bindery equipment.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Estimate, schedule and invoice a wide range of printing jobs
- Demonstrate basic digital photography, digital video and web page design skills
- Produce a wide range of printed products on various presses
- Design and layout basic print, web and multimedia projects using computer page layout, illustration and photo manipulation programs
- Demonstrate basic design principles, color theory and typography in a variety of multi-media applications
- Demonstrate printing processes including offset lithography, flexographic printing, screen printing, large format and digital printing
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Bindery Operator
- Screen Printing Operator
- Digital Press Operator
- Flexographic Press Operator
- Offset Press Operator
- Web Graphic & Page Design
- Preflight Specialist
- Pre-Press Technician
- Production Designer
Courses
The Graphic Communication Technologies Associate Degree is a 63 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationPathways
Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
If you begin with one of the following programs, you will earn significant credit towards this Graphic Communication Technologies Associate Degree:
- The Basic Digital Photography and Digital Video Certificate will provide you with 10% (6 of 63 credits) of the total credits in this Graphic Communication Technologies Associate Degree
- The Intro to Graphics Certificate will provide you with 22% (14 of 63 credits) of the total credits in this Graphic Communication Technologies Associate Degree
Transfer Information
You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.
Program Transfer
The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Minnesota State University - Moorhead | B.S. in Operations Management |
| Siena Heights University | Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing |
| Siena Heights University | Professional Communication |
| Upper Iowa University | Graphic Design |
| Upper Iowa University | Graphic Design with Marketing Minor |
General Transfer
All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.
View all transfer guidesAdmissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
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We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.