Digital Graphics Communications
Two-year diploma program!
For Information and to register:
644-6000 or
- Two-year diploma
- Brokered from SAIT Polytechnic
- Full-time studies
- Fall start
- High industry demand
- Downtown Edmonton campus
Program Overview
Brokered from SAIT Polytechnic, this program
will provide you with the fundamental skills to be employed
in the graphic arts, printing, publishing, and other media-related
industries. You will learn pre-press techniques including
typesetting, page layout, graphic design, and electronic image
manipulations. You will also participate in actual press and
other digital imaging operations in addition to binding and
finishing functions. This program includes training in interpersonal
communications and service courses including management and
leadership skills.
Career Potential
Graduates of the program will find employment
with commercial printers, private industrial printing plants,
paper and ink wholesalers, printing equipment distributors,
sales, advertising agencies, and other graphic arts companies.
Typical positions include the following:
- Customer service representative
- Sales
- Estimator
- Pre-flight operator
- Press operator
- Post-press finisher
- Transferability
Visit SAIT's website at www.sait.ca
for information on the transfer options available for graduates
of the Digital Graphics Communications program.
Admission Requirements
- 50% in English 30-2 or equivalency
- 50% in Applied Math 20 or Math 24
- Or GED
- Health/fitness status questionnaire
- Program interview
Progression
Students must attain a pass grade in each
course to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation,
students must pass all courses.
Credential
After successfully completing this program,
graduates will be awarded a SAIT Polytechnic /NorQuest Digital
Graphics Communications Diploma.
Tuition and Fees
Click here for 2008/2009 Tuition and Fees
Funding Your Education
Students in this program may be eligible
for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition,
books, and living expense.
Program Outline (2008/09)
Year 1
Term 1 - 16 weeks
| Course
Code |
Course
LIst |
Credits |
| PRTD-1164
|
Mathematics for Printers I |
3.0 |
| PRTD-1165
|
PC Basics |
2.0 |
| PRTD-1173
|
Pre-Press I |
3.0 |
| PRTD-1183
|
Technical Communications I |
4.0 |
| PRTD-1184
|
Print Industry Studies I |
3.0 |
| PRTD-1185 |
Typesetting I |
4.0 |
| PRTD-1187
|
Press and Bindery I - DGC |
3.0 |
| PRTD-1191
|
Print Service Coordination I |
3.0 |
| |
Term 1 Total |
25.0 |
Term 2 - 16 weeks
| Course
Code |
Course
LIst |
Credits |
| PRTD-1042
|
Print Materials |
3.0 |
| PRTD-1201
|
E-graphics Layout for Publishing I
|
2.0 |
| PRTD-1202 |
Pre-Flighting |
2.0 |
| PRTD-1266
|
Press and Bindery II |
3.0 |
| PRTD-1273 |
Pre-Press II |
3.0 |
| PRTD-1285
|
Typesetting II |
4.0 |
| PRTD-1286
|
Web Production I |
2.0 |
| PRTD-1291
|
Print Service Coordination II |
3.0 |
| |
Term 2 Total |
22.0 |
| |
Year 1 Total |
47.0 |
Year 2
Term 3 - 16 weeks
| Course
Code |
Course
LIst |
Credits |
| PRTD-2301
|
E-graphics Layout for Publishing II
|
3.0 |
| PRTD-2303
|
Printing Administration I |
3.0 |
| PRTD-2302
|
Printing Estimating I |
3.0 |
| PRTD-2304 |
Printing Project I |
4.0 |
| PRTD-2366
|
Press and Bindery III |
3.0 |
| PRTD-2373
|
Pre-Press III |
3.0 |
| PRTD-2385
|
Typesetting III |
3.0 |
| PRTD-2386
|
Web Production II |
2.0 |
| |
Term 3 Total |
24.0 |
Term 4 - 16 weeks
| Course
Code |
Course
LIst |
Credits |
| PRTD-2400
|
DGC Projects |
7.0 |
| PRTD-2401
|
E-graphics Layout for Publishing III
|
3.0 |
| PRTD-2402
|
Printing Estimating II |
3.0 |
| PRTD-2403
|
Printing Administration II |
3.0 |
| PRTD-2473 |
Pre-Press IV |
3.0 |
| PRTD-2484
|
Printing Industry Studies II |
2.0 |
| PRTD-2485
|
Typesetting IV |
3.0 |
| |
Term 4 Total |
24.0 |
| |
Year 2 Total |
48.0 |
| |
Program Total |
95.0 |
Last updated:
April 29, 2008
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