NOTE: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY
Florida Program Number: I480201
Total Hours: 1800 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 Printing and Graphic Communications to help meet industry's need for capable employees and meet the students' personal need for employment.

DESCRIPTION:
This program prepares students for employment in the Printing and Graphics Communications Industry. Training includes computer electronic pre-press, QuarkXpress, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and a basic production operation. Course content also includes safe and efficient work practices, electronic stripping, an 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:
This program links with the Graphics Technology AS program at Valencia Community College.

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 $30,000 annually
(Based on year-round, full-time employment)

OCP A: Graphic Communications (450 Hours)
Occupations:  Copy Center Technician, General Bindery Technician, Paste-up Artist, and Press Helper

• Demonstrate an understanding of safety and first aid practices and of graphic communications and processes
• Demonstrate proficiency in art and copy preparation, pre/press imaging operations, reproduction photography, image assembly/plate making, performing basic offset press operation, basic finishing/binding operations and appropriate communication, math and employability skills

OCP B: Image Assembly & Platemaking (300 Hours)
Occupations:  Process Camera Operator, Film Assembler (stripper), Pre-Press Proofers, Analog Platemakers

• Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic film assembly and plate making competencies

OCP C: Electronic Imaging (450 Hours)
Occupations:  Designer/Planner, Word Processor (Typesetter), Proofreader, Preflight Technician, Scanner Operator, Electronic Page Layout Specialist, Digital Proofer, Digital Output Technician

• Demonstrate proficiency in basic electronic imaging competencies
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of type and typography
• Demonstrate proficiency in using page layout operations
• Demonstrate proficiency in scanning operations
• Demonstrate an understanding of a vector-based graphics program
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronics pre-press operations

OCP D: Basic Offset Press (450 Hours)
Occupations:  Duplicator Operator, Press Helper, Feeder Operator, Press Operator

• Demonstrate proficiency in operation of basic offset press

OCP E: Finishing and Distribution (150 Hours)
Occupations:  General Bindery Worker, Paper Cutter Operator, Collaring/Stitcher Operator, Folding Machine Operator, Mailing/Distribution Technician

• Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic finishing and distribution competencies