Graphic Arts Technology - Flint Hills Technical College

Graphic Arts Technology from Flint Hills Technical College is a Campus Certificate Design degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Mission: Students successfully completing courses in the Graphic Arts Technology program will develop an understanding of terminology and concepts, apply formulas and operational procedures, and demonstrate production principles based on industry standards. Students will develop knowledge and experiences necessary for lifelong personal development and growth. Career Paths: Graduates from the Graphic Arts Technology program will be prapared to seek career opportunities in a variety of settings, including: Commercial Printing Magazine & Book Publishing Screen Printers Newspapers Specilty Printers Trade Shops In-house Graphics Graphic Arts Sales Customer Service Government Agencies Technical Sales The Industry: If you are looking for a career in a major high-technology industry, consider the following: graphic arts is the third largest manufacturing industry in America, with more than 80,000 companies and well in excess of one million employees. In addition to its large national posture, the industry ranks third in the state of Kansas as well. THE GOOD NEWS: There are more than 550 printing establishments in Kansas, which employ nearly 14,000 people. If you are interested in a career that lets you blend your talents with new technology, graphic arts has a place for you. Our business is Visual Communications. Whether traditional "ink-on-paper" printing or on the Internet, we use some of the most current technology and advanced communications tools to produce ideas, images, and messages. Graphic Arts Technicians should be self-starters, responsible for time management and prioritizing their work. Individuals should possess strong interpersonal skills for interacting with co-workers. Many graphic arts jobs require interaction with customers as well. In addition, graphic arts professionals must be competent in basic math skills, and be able to problem solve and communicate effectively. Employment opportunities in graphic arts appeal to both men and women. Graphic Arts Technicians are employed by companies that prepare all the printed material used to guide and control activities in business and industry, education, government and society in general. Examples include CD covers, books, magazines, special interest publications, newspapers, greeting cards, posters, advertising material, packaging material, signage, billboards, stickers and decals. Graphic Arts also includes design and production of specialty items such as printed textile products, which include shirts and a variety of other wearables. Entry-level wages typically range between $20,000 and $30,000 annually. 1-year Technical Certificate The Graphic Arts certificate , which contains technical education courses, is two semesters in length. Graduates will have an understanding and skills to apply graphic art concepts, formulas, operational procedures and production principles in accordance with industry standards. These experiences, approved by the program advisory committee, prepare graduates for entry-level positions in the graphic arts industry. Graduates seeking to continue their education can transfer certificate courses to the Graphic Arts Technology AAS degree program. View more details on Flint Hills Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Design courses.