Florida Program Number: I480205
Total Hours: 990 Hours

MISSION:
Our mission is to provide educational opportunities to all students in order that they may be equipped in the academic and technical fields of Digital Printing to help meet industry’s need for capable employees and meet the student’s personal need for career opportunities.

DESCRIPTION:
This program prepares students for employment in the Printing and Graphics Communications Industry. Training includes computer electronic pre-press QuarkXpress, Adobe Illustrator, Photo Shop and a basic production operation. Course content also includes safe and efficient work practices, electronic stripping, overview of setup, operation and maintenance of printing, binding and finishing equipment. Also included are communication and leadership skills, mathematical skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe and efficient work practices. Student club activities may be an integral part of student learning in this program.

UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS:
The State of Florida requires that students meet a basic skills requirement prior to program completion. The basic skills grade levels for this program are:

Mathematics 9.0, Language 9.0, Reading 9.0

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER:
Industry certifications/licensures associated with this program may include: Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop), Adobe Certified Expert (Acrobat), Adobe Certified Expert (Illustrator) and Adobe Certified Expert (InDesign).

JOB TRAINING INCLUDES:Occupational Completion Points (OCP)

OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles.

Local employers have verified that the range of wages that can be reasonably expected by students who enter this field upon completion of the program is:

From $18,000. annually to $35,000. annually
(Based on year-round, full-time employment)

GRA0020: Digital Publishing Assistant (1of 2) (247 Hours)

• Demonstrate an understanding of safety and first aid practices
• Demonstrate an understanding of graphic communication and processes
• Demonstrate proficiency in art and copy preparation
• Demonstrate proficiency in using image manipulation programs
• Demonstrate appropriate communication, math and employability skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic imaging competencies, in the use of type and typography, in using page lay out operations, in scanning (image capture) operations
• Demonstrate an understanding of vector base graphics programs
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic pre-press operations
• Demonstrate proficiency in using image manipulation programs

GRA0021: Digital Publishing Assistant (2 of 2) (248 Hours)

• Demonstrate an understanding of safety and first aid practices
• Demonstrate an understanding of graphic communication and processes
• Demonstrate proficiency in art and copy preparation
• Demonstrate proficiency in using image manipulation programs
• Demonstrate appropriate communication, math and employability skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic imaging competencies, in the use of type and typography, in using page lay out operations, in scanning (image capture) operations
• Demonstrate an understanding of vector base graphics programs
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic pre-press operations
• Demonstrate proficiency in using image manipulation programs

GRA0022: Desktop Publishing Specialist (1 of 2) (247 Hours)

• Demonstrate proficiency in advanced operation of a black and white digital production printing system, appropriate communication skills, proficiency in; the use of type and typography, page layout operations, scanning operations, understanding of a vector base graphics program, proficiency in electronic pre-press operations, making and using files in portable document format, performing basic finishing and distribution competencies, understanding of color principles as applied to preparation, production, evaluation and correction of color printing
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain and troubleshoot normal operating problems on a digital printing system
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic finishing and distribution competencies

GRA0024: Desktop Publishing Specialist (2 of 2) (248 Hours)

• Demonstrate proficiency in advanced operation of a black and white digital production printing system, appropriate communication skills, proficiency in; the use of type and typography, page layout operations, scanning operations, understanding of a vector base graphics program, proficiency in electronic pre-press operations, making and using files in portable document format, performing basic finishing and distribution competencies, understanding of color principles as applied to preparation, production, evaluation and correction of color printing
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain and troubleshoot normal operating problems on a digital printing system
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic finishing and distribution competencies