Technical Certificates
Commercial Printing
24-credit technical certificate
Develop the skills needed to operate sheetfed offset printing equipment through this certificate program. Begin with small format presses and move to middle and larger format press equipment. Learn to use and work with densitometers, spectrodensitometers, spectrophotometers, tone reproduction control software, and color measurement software. This is an excellent way for those already in the printing industry to cross-train or expand their knowledge and skills in press operations.
| First Semester | |||||
| Course Num | Course Name | Credits | |||
| 204-110 | Print Media/Digital Pub I | 3 | |||
| 204-115 | Digital Page Layout | 3 | |||
| Total Semester Credits | 6 | ||||
| Second Semester | |||||
| Course Num | Course Name | Credits | |||
| 204-120 | Print Media II | 3 | * | ||
| 204-122 | Post Press/Distribution | 3 | |||
| Total Semester Credits | 6 | ||||
| Third Semester | |||||
| Course Num | Course Name | Credits | |||
| 204-131 | Image Editing/Photoshop | 3 | * | ||
| 204-134 | Color Management | 3 | * | ||
| Total Semester Credits | 6 | ||||
| Fourth Semester | |||||
| Course Num | Course Name | Credits | |||
| 204-121 | Digital Illustration | 3 | |||
| 204-132 | Integrated Digital Production | 3 | * | ||
| Total Semester Credits | 6 | ||||
* (Prerequisites or substitutes may apply to this class. Click on course title for specific information.)
What is a Technical Certificate?
A WCTC technical certificate provides an excellent means for those already employed in business to cross train or to expand their knowledge through short-term training opportunities.
How to Get Started
- Prospective certificate students do not need to complete an application for admission to WCTC.
- First semester students may register during Open Registration for General Public.
- Prerequisite and program restrictions may apply.
- After completion of the first certificate course, students declare their intent to complete a certificate.
- Second semester students are eligible to receive priority registration.
For more information, call 262.691.3400.