Upon course completion, the student will acquire an understanding of:

• The history of traditional graphic communications processes
• Job descriptions and skill requirements for employment in the industry
• The various measurement systems for print media and how to use them.
• Past and present developments of type, including, classification of type design.
• Traditional and current technologies for typographic imaging.
• Basic principles and applications of design in graphic communications.
• Computer graphics software applications at an introductory level, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Digital image capture, using a digital camera and a scanner.
• Prepress, and production technologies and related applications.
• Past and present printing processes, including traditional and electronic technologies, post-press processes and related applications.

Students should:
1. Have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.
2. Have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.
3. Have appropriate technological skills, including computer skills.
4. Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.