Program Overview

The Graphics & Printing Technology program blends creativity with craftsmanship, preparing students for exciting careers in the visual communications and printing industries. Through hands-on learning and real-world projects, students explore every stage of production — from concept and design to prepress, printing, and finishing.

This program is ideal for anyone who loves design, technology, and seeing ideas come to life in print and digital form.

What You'll Learn

Students gain experience in:

• Graphic design principles and layout composition

• Digital publishing and print production workflows

• Operating industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Cloud

• Press setup, color management, and quality control

• Bindery, finishing, and digital output techniques

Training takes place in a fully equipped production lab, where students learn on commercial-grade printers, cutters, and finishing equipment — the same tools used in professional shops.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for employment in positions such as:

• Graphic Designer

• Prepress Technician

• Digital Press Operator

• Print Production Specialist

With additional experience, students can pursue roles in art direction, print management, or digital media production. The demand for skilled designers and technicians remains strong across advertising, publishing, marketing, and custom print industries.

Program Certificates/Degrees

Graphics and Printing Technology Program Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 6:30 pm

Before enrolling, please meet with a CATE Center Advisor to plan your course sequence.

Meet Our Faculty and Staff

Our instructors bring decades of combined experience in design, production, and print management. They’re dedicated to helping students build a strong technical foundation and a professional creative portfolio. The Graphics and Printing Technology program is offered exclusively at Central Campus.

Bobbi Waddle Graphics & Printing Instructor, Program Coordinator	Luciano Reyna Graphics & Printing Lab Assistant	Jose Villanueva Graphics & Printing Lab Assistant

Student Work & Facilities

Explore our lab spaces and see student projects that merge design and print innovation.

 

For more information about this program, visit: Industrial Technology-Graphics and Printing