Waukesha County Technical College
Digital Production/DTP

Digital Production/DTP

Program Information

Degree Type

15-credit Technical Certificate

Program Code

40-204-CB

Time to Degree

2 years

Start Date

August / January

How You'll Learn

On Campus

Daytime

Evening

Program OverviewApplication DeadlinesProgram Cost

Gain skills to prepare electronic files for publication including page layout, illustration and image editing software packages. Ensure that jobs can be run correctly on printing and digital presses by learning to preflight, trap and impose documents. You’ll learn on Apple computers while completing a variety of hands-on projects.

Deadlines To Know*

Fall 2024 Start

  • Application Opens: September 1, 2023
  • Application Deadline: August 5, 2024

Spring 2024 Start

  • Application Opens: April 1, 2023
  • Application Deadline: January 8, 2024

Summer 2024 Start

  • This program cannot be started in summer.

* Submit all checklist items by the application deadline. Apply early; deadlines are subject to change based on program demand.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.

How To Apply

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an Enrollment Counselor.

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Program Details

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.

This certificate does not qualify for financial aid. To qualify for most federal financial aid, a student must be enrolled in a technical diploma or associate degree program.

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