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Flint Hills Technical College
3301 W. 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801

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Flint Hills Technical College. Programs and Majors.
Graphic Arts Technology > Degrees and Certifications > 2-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree

Courses

Finishing and Binding I         Finishing and Binding II        
Graphic Design for the Internet         Graphic Design I        
Graphic Design II         Graphic Reproduction Processes I        
Graphic Reproduction Processes II         Graphic Reproduction Processes III        
Graphic Reproduction Processes IV         Illustration Software: Adobe Illustrator        
Internet Communication Technology         Layout and File Output        
Materials and Processes         Multimedia        
Photo Software         Photo Software: Adobe Photoshop        
Photography         Principles of Color Reproduction        
Projects in Screen Printing         Screen Printing Applications        
Survey of Graphic Communication         Technical Internship        
Technical Internship         Technical Internship        
Technical Internship         Technical Internship        


2-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Graphic Arts Technology, is a four semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. Graduates will have an understanding and ability to apply graphic art concepts, formulas, operational procedures and production principles in accordance with industry standards. This knowledge and these skills will enhance the employment opportunities for graduates and provide a basis for lifelong personal growth and further education. 

Associate of Applied Science Degree Program Outcomes
• Demonstrate use of industry software for digital file preparation.
• Demonstrate use of various digital output devices.
• Incorporate the use of various production procedures in pre-press functions.
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1-year Technical Certificate
The Graphic Arts technical certificate, which contains technical education courses, is two semesters in length. Graduates will have an understanding and skills to apply graphic art concepts, formulas, operational procedures and production principles in accordance with industry standards. These experiences, approved by the program advisory committee, prepare graduates for entry-level positions in the graphic arts industry. Graduates seeking to continue their education can transfer certificate courses to the Graphic Arts Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program.   


Technical Certificate Program Outcomes
• Demonstrate use of industry software for digital file preparation.
• Demonstrate use of various digital output devices.
• Incorporate the use of various production procedures in pre-press functions.
• Operate offset duplicators and presses in a safe manner. 
• Operate screen printing equipment in a safe manner.
• Demonstrate use of binding and finishing equipment.
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Advisory Members

Aaron Marcum

Professional Printing of Kansas
315 Constitution Street
Emporia, KS 66801

Issac Rangel

Professional Printing of Kansas
315 Constitution Street
Emporia, KS 66801

Dick Johnson

Kingston Printing
1030 OCL Drive
Eudora, KS 66025

Mike Main

Jostens Printing & Publishing
4000 SE Adams
Topeka, KS 66609

Shawn Honea

IM Design Group
610 Merchant Street
Emporia, KS 66801

Brandon Dexter

Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
428 Peyton Street
Emporia, KS 66801-3722

Robert Cuadra

Groh Printing Company
702 Prarie Street
Emporia, KS 66801

Instructor(s):

Jason Brinkman and Bryan Crouch

Student Organization:

SkillsUSA is an organization for secondary and post-secondary students in the technology fields. The organization's goal is to teach leadership skills and to actively involve students outside of the classroom in community projects. All Graphic Arts Technology students have the opportunity to participate in VICA.
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