Printing & Graphics
Center of Excellence

21-credit technical certificate

Learn the prepress skills required to use page layout, illustration, and image editing software packages to prepare electronic files for publication. Gain the skills to preflight, trap, and impose a document to ensure that a job can be run correctly on a press. Classes are taught using Apple computers and a variety of hands-on projects.

First Semester
	Course Num	Course Name	Credits
	201-111	Fundamentals of Design	3
	204-113	Page Layout/InDesign	3
	Total Semester Credits		6
Second Semester
	Course Num	Course Name	Credits
	204-121	Digital Illustration	3
	204-131	Image Editing/Photoshop	3		*
	Total Semester Credits		6
Third Semester
	Course Num	Course Name	Credits
	204-123	Page Layout/QuarkXPress	3		*
	204-133	Integrated Digital Design	3		*
	Total Semester Credits		6
Fourth Semester
	Course Num	Course Name	Credits
	204-139	Digital Workflows	3		*
	Total Semester Credits		3

+ (Proficiency Exam Available)
* (Prerequisites or substitutes may apply to this class. Click on course title for specific information.)



The ability to complete a full certificate may be affected by low enrollment.

What is a Technical Certificate?

A WCTC technical certificate provides an excellent means for those already employed in business to cross train or to expand their knowledge through short-term training opportunities.

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Harry V. Quadracci Printing and Graphics Center

262.695.3400

Associate Dean

Dean Flowers - 262.695.3401

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