Certificate Program

Learning Outcomes (AAS-T) (Certificate)

Upon the completion of the AAS program, students:

1. Use industry specific hardware/software and perform computer operations.
2. Produce industry standard printed and finished products using press and bindery equipment.
3. Read, comprehend and communicate written, verbal and visual information.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the vocabulary and terminology of the graphic arts industry.
5. Solve practical problems in publishing workflow.
6. Work effectively both individually and as a member of a diverse production team.
7. Apply publishing principles and techniques to produce efficiently.
8. Demonstrate the relationship of design, preparation and production on the final product, and calculate the associated costs.
9. Demonstrate skills and attitudes that foster lifelong learning and professionalism.
10. Apply the knowledge of both history and trends in the publishing industry to establish career goals.

Upon completion of the Certificate program, students:

1. Apply basic hardware/software skills.
2. Describe and use basic press and bindery equipment.
3. Read, comprehend and communicate written, verbal and visual information.
4. Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of the vocabulary and terminology of the graphic arts industry.
5. Apply basic problem solving to a publishing workflow.
6. Work effectively both individually and as a member of a diverse production team.
7. Demonstrate skills and attitudes that foster lifelong learning and professionalism.
8. Apply the knowledge of both history and trends in the publishing industry to establish career goals.