NWTC College Program Guide 2022-2023 | Page 365

Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023

Program Code 312041

Print technology professionals utilize state-of-the-art output technology and skills to create high-end graphic solutions across multiple formats such as digital presses and wide format inkjet devices . As a Print Technology program graduate , you will be skilled in electronic prepress operations , variable data publishing , digital color management , digital print applications , wide format inkjet output , wide format graphic installation , and a multiple �nishing processes . Graduates have the opportunity for employment as digital print operators , wide format graphic technicians , wide format graphic / vinyl installers , electronic pre-press technicians , and post press operators .

Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Print Technology technical diploma in the number of semesters shown .

First Semester

10-890-101 College 101 10-111-161 Illustrator Fundamentals 10-804-134 Mathematical Reasoning 10-111-101 Photoshop Fundamentals 10-204-110 Digital Print Fundamentals Semester Total

1 3 3 3 3

13.00

Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply Submit high school , GED , or HSED transcripts and college transcripts ( if applicable ) to transcripts @ nwtc . edu

Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program requirements , but must be passed with a C or better .

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Prepare a �le for Press / Output . Run a press . Perform post-press operations .

10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring

10-111-161 ILLUSTRATOR FUNDAMENTALS ... develop basic knowledge and skills using Adobe Illustrator , apply vector graphic strategies into graphic design medias and integration into other software packages . Course content covers creating basic shapes , drawing , transforming elements , working with type , blending , layers and special effects . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring

10-804-134 MATHEMATICAL REASONING ... All college students , regardless of their college major , need to be able to make reasonable decisions about �scal , environmental , and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills . An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships , graphs , proportional relationships , algebraic reasoning , and problem solving using linear , exponential and other mathematical models . Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts . This course may be used as the �rst of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arith score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 567 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 ; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring

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