Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

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About this program

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the layout, design and typographic arrangement of printed and/or electronic graphic and textual products. Includes instruction in printing and lithographic equipment and operations, computer hardware and software, digital imaging, print preparation, page layout and design, desktop publishing, and applicable principles of graphic design and web page design.

Career Opportunities

Prepress Technicians And Workers

format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. May produce printing plates.
$43370
No degree required
Personality Match

Desktop Publishers

format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.
$50600
Associate's degree
Personality Match


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