ELECTRONIC PREPRESS OPERATIONS

An open entry/open-exit modular course preparing individuals for entry-level employment in the graphics industry as electronic prepress technician, scanner operator, platemaker/CTP, proofer, or bindery operator, with supportive skills in related printing operations.  Students work in a real-world environment.  Safety procedures, stocks and materials, bidding and estimating, work orders, preparing digital files using industry-standard software and hardware, layout, platemaking/CTP, and use of bindery equipment are all part of the course.  Students prepare a portfolio of completed assignments.  (FT)