Graphic Arts Technology
Technical Certificate of Credit
Contact Information
Sherrie Rowe
706-771-4125
Augusta Campus - Building 800, Room 820

Program Description

The Graphic Arts Technician certificate program is designed to provide learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, job retention, and job mobility. The program emphasizes skills in introductory level Graphic Arts processes. The first quarter exposes the student to an overall picture of the Graphic Arts Industry as well as Industry Health and Safety Practices. Throughout the second quarter the student will learn design and typography skills. The third quarter is basic reproduction, darkroom photography and image assembly. Upon completion of this 9 month certificate program the student should have a strong understanding of the Graphic Arts Industry. All of the courses in the certificate program are also required in Printing/Graphic Technology Diploma program. Graduates of the Graphic Arts Technician Program may transfer credit from the Graphic Arts Technician program into the Printing/Graphic Technology program and continue their education. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

Employment Opportunities

Opportunities for employment as a Graphic Arts Technician are available in small and large companies throughout the country. An individual with a Graphic Arts Technician certificate may pursue career opportunities in print media production, commercial as well as private, newspapers, advertising firms, television production media, and web based media. The jobs an individual with this certificate may pursue could be one of many such as, Graphic Designer, Graphic Artist, Graphic Typographer, Copy Editor, Copy Writer, Print Purchaser, Web Designer, Printed Media Production, Dark Room Technician, Image Assembler, Color Assembler, Cost Estimator, or Advertising Assistant. Graphic Design is an ever changing industry. Due to the high growth area of the Web, many of the jobs of the future have yet to be defined. This industry is wide open for the future.