Vocational Certificate Program

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills sufficient for entry into the work force of the printing industry. Graduates are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of and skills in several subspecialties even though they may actually perform only one specialty. This program of study addresses both of those needs.

Students are given theoretical knowledge of all of the industry as well as hands-on training in all subspecialties such as presswork. Then, when a determination is made based on any handicaps or other factors, students are given intensification in any area so desired.

Students enrolled in this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training. This will be determined by their scores on the entry-level test. Students should be advised by the instructor or program director before enrolling in courses.  For information call 646-2311.

Course Number and Title	Contact Hours
Professional Courses
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300 Language Skills
GRA 0452 Graphic Arts Lab I	150
GRA 0453 Graphic Arts Lab II	150
GRA 0454 Graphic Arts Lab III	150
GRA 0451 Camera Operation and Film Processing	150
GRA 0473 Negative Stripping and Platemaking	150
GRA 0443 Printing Design and Planning I	120
GRA 0444 Printing Design and Planning II	120
GRA 0445 Printing Design and Planning III	210
GRA 0474 Offset Press Operation I	150
GRA 0475 Offset Press Operation II	150
GRA 0476 Offset Press Operation III	150
GRA 0477 Bindery Operations	150
Total Contact Hours	1,800