Graphic Communications
Dave Cole - Instructor

Program Description: Train to plan, design, layout, and produce a variety of print materials; includes the use of computer applications for desktop publishing.

Length: 1080 hours (2 year program - 8 credits)

Course Sequence:

First Year (Afternoon)
1835
1833
Fundamental of Graphic Design
Electronic Imaging
First Semester
1831
1832

Basic Darkroom Procedures
Color Processing

Second Semester
Second Year (Morning)
1839
1841
Image Assembly and Plate Making
Offset Press and Binding Process
First Semester
1837
1834
Graphic Communications
Advanced Image Assembly
Second Semester

Certifications: PIA (Printing Industries of America).

Articulation Agreements: Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (28 hours); West Virginia University Institute of Technology (14 hours).

Community Partners: BJW Printing; Beckley Newspapers Incorporated.