Pressroom/Prepress Technician

Program Information

Degree Type
11-credit Technical Certificate

Program Code
40-204-CI

Time to Degree
1 year

Start Date
August / January

How You'll Learn

Hybrid
Daytime
Evening

Learn skills to ensure that submitted customer files can be run correctly on printing and digital presses by learning to preflight, trap, make minor corrections and impose documents. Use Apple computers to complete hands-on projects. Learn basic color theory and practice skills on offset, flexographic and digital printing presses.

How To Apply

Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an enrollment counselor.

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Contact Us

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.

High School Eligibility

This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >

Financial Aid

This certificate does not qualify for financial aid. To qualify for most federal financial aid, a student must be enrolled in a technical diploma or associate degree program.

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