The technical skills used in the preparation and production of publications and packaging materials are the focus of this program. Laboratory experiences, electronic publishing layout, design composition, stripping, photographic technology, platemaking, and lithographic and flexographic press operation are combined with classroom work. All courses must be completed with “C” (2.0) or better to continue Visual Communication program. An Associate in Applied Science degree in General Occupational/Technical Studies is available.
Diploma
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Digital Production Artist
Applied Academics – 12 credit hours
TEC 200 Technical Communications OR............................................ 3
OST 108 Editing Skills for the Office Professional........................... (3)
WPP 200 Workplace Principles.......................................................... 3
Approved Elective....................................................................... 6
Subtotal 12
Technical or Support Courses – 34 credit hours
VCC 100 Introduction to Visual Communication................................. 3
VCC 105 Fundamentals of Typographic Design................................... 3
VCC 220 Computer Page Layout......................................................... 3
VCC 230 Computer Page Design......................................................... 3
VCC 200 Computer Illustration I OR................................................... 3
VCP 285 Electronic Prepress............................................................ (3)
VCC 260 Digital Production................................................................ 3
VCC 166 Digital Imaging..................................................................... 3
VCC 210 Computer Illustration II....................................................... 3
VCP 170 Lithographic Film and Plate Production............................... 4
COE 199 Cooperative Education......................................................... 2
OST 100 Touch Keyboarding.............................................................. 1
OST 105 Introduction to Information Systems OR............................. 3
VCC 150 Computer Fundamentals for Visual Communication........... (3)
Subtotal 34
Total 46
Flexography Specialist
Applied Academics – 9 credit hours
TEC 200 Technical Communications OR............................................ 3
OST 108 Editing Skills for the Office Professional........................... (3)
WPP 200 Workplace Principles.......................................................... 3
Approved Elective....................................................................... 3
Subtotal 9
Technical or Support Courses – 31 credit hours
VCC 100 Introduction to Visual Communication................................. 3
VCC 105 Fundamentals of Typographic Design................................... 3
VCP 160 Introduction to Flexography................................................ 3
VCP 170 Lithographic Film and Plate Production............................... 4
COE 199 Cooperative Education......................................................... 2
VCP 230 Press I.................................................................................. 6
VCP 280 Flexo Press........................................................................... 6
OST 100 Touch Keyboarding.............................................................. 1
OST 105 Introduction to Information Systems or............................... 3
VCC 150 Computer Fundamentals for Visual Communication........... (3)
Subtotal 31
Total 40
Printer
Applied Academics –12 credit hours
TEC 200 Technical Communications or.............................................. 3
OST 108 Editing Skills for the Office Professional........................... (3)
WPP 200 Workplace Principles.......................................................... 3
Approved Elective....................................................................... 6
Subtotal 12
Technical or Support Courses – 31 credit hours
VCC 100 Introduction to Visual Communication................................. 3
VCC 105 Fundamentals of Typographic Design................................... 3
VCP 140 Finishing and Binding Operations......................................... 3
VCP 170 Lithographic Film and Plate Production............................... 4
COE 199 Cooperative Education......................................................... 2
VCP 230 Press I.................................................................................. 6
VCP 274 Press II................................................................................. 6
OST 100 Touch Keyboarding.............................................................. 1
OST 105 Introduction to Information Systems or............................... 3
VCC 150 Computer Fundamentals for Visual Communication........... (3)
Subtotal 31
Total 43
Certificates
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Digital Production Assistant
Technical or Support Courses – 15 Credit Hours
VCC 100 Introduction to Visual Communication................................. 3
VCC 105 Fundamentals of Typographic Design................................... 3
VCC 220 Computer Page Layout or.................................................... 3
VCC 230 Computer Page Design....................................................... (3)
VCC 166 Digital Imaging..................................................................... 3
OST 105 Introduction to Information Systems or............................... 3
VCC 150 Computer Fundamentals for Visual Communication........... (3)
Total 15
Print Shop Assistant
Technical or Support Courses – 16 credit hours
VCC 100 Introduction to Visual Communication................................. 3
VCP 140 Finishing and Binding Operations......................................... 3
VCP 170 Lithographic Film and Plate Production............................... 4
VCP 230 Press I.................................................................................. 6
Total 16
Offset Press Operator
VCP 100 Introduction to Visual Communication................................. 3
VCP 140 Finishing and Binding Operations......................................... 3
VCP 170 Lithographic Film and Plate Production............................... 4
VCP 230 Press I.................................................................................. 6
VCP 274 Press II................................................................................. 6
OST 105 Introduction to Information Systems or............................... 3
VCC 150 Computer Fundamentals for Visual Communication........... (3)
Approved Elective....................................................................... 3
Total 28
Flexography Press Operator
Technical or Support Courses – 21 credit hours
VCC 100 Introduction to Visual Communication................................. 3
VCC 105 Fundamentals of Typographic Design................................... 3
VCP 160 Introduction to Flexography................................................ 3
VCP 230 Press I.................................................................................. 6
VCP 280 Flexographic Press............................................................... 6
Total 21
The Cincinnati metropolitan area, including Northern Kentucky, is the 50th largest city in the United States but ranks as the12th largest printing center. It is the second largest center for flexographic printing. The outlook for qualified printing technicians is strong. Over the next five years, the printing industry will need 50,000 people per year to replace retiring workers and to fill new jobs. (Source: Printing Industries of America and National Association of Printing Leaders)
The written word in newspapers, magazines, books, brochures, labels, newsletters, postcards, stationery, business forms, checks, maps, T-shirts and packaging remains vital to communications in the electronic age. Sixty-two percent of all U.S. advertising dollars are spent on print media. In fact, more money is spent on direct-mail advertising than on all television advertising.
Gateway’s Printing program, an option within Visual Communications Arts, provides students with technical skills necessary to succeed in the printing industry. The program combines classroom work with laboratory experience in electronic publishing, layout, design composition, stripping, photographic technology, plate marking and lithographic/flexographic press operation to give students solid preparation for a promising career.
Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at
www.Salary.comCurriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway College.
