Students in the Graphic Communications Technologies study the process of creating art and publishing materials from idea generation to production.
Students use Macintosh and PC computer platforms, software and peripherals to produce art for the major printing processes, including offset lithography, packaging (flexography) and screen printing. Hands-on training in the production of printed materials using industry standards is accomplished using 2 and 4-color offset presses, a 4-color digital offset press (Heidelberg Quickmaster DI-Plus), 4 and 6-color screen printing presses, a 4-color
flexographic press, and a digital web press simulator.
In addition, curriculum emphasis is placed on digital photography techniques in a studio setting using digital cameras and equipment, mid-management training, estimating, and marketing.
Graduates will be prepared to:
• generate artwork using the most popular graphics software programs
• prepare files for specific printing process standards
• produce digital photos optimized for print production
• operate and produce jobs on offset, flexographic and screen printing presses
• estimate job and paper costs for clients
Awards:
• Gutenburg Award
• National Frederick D. Kagy Education Award of Excellence from PIA
• Van Hansuwyk-Jasser Education Award from the National Craftsmen Club
• Printing Education Award from Printing Week Council
• Brahney Award from IPMA
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History:
Bowling Green State University
Clemson University
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
West Virginia Tech
Xavier University
Sample Co-op Employers:
Berman Printing
Fisher Design, Inc.
Harlan Graphic Arts Services
Landor
RPI
Co-op Salaries:
$8.00 - $10.00/hour
Employment Outlook:
96%-100% graduate placement
Graduate Salary Projections:
$18,000 - $25,000
Programs in Graphic Communications at Cincinnati State:
Graphics Imaging Technology
Packaging and Advertising Technology
Other Related Programs at Cincinnati State:
Advertising Design Certificate
Printing Management Certificate
Production Artist Certificate
• Ohio has approximately 2500 printing and publishing companies with over 6 billion dollars in sales.
• There are currently 1.2 billion people working in the Graphic Communications industry.
• Printers in the Greater Cincinnati Area include divisions of customer service, the pressroom, and quality control.
Printing Industry of Ohio
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