Digital Prepress Certificate

Suggested GRCC Program:

Certificate

This one year certificate program provides students with the entry-level skills required for digital prepress applications. It is intended for those wishing to obtain the technical skills in the field but not earn an Associate’s degree. All of the courses in this certificate program can be applied to an Associate degree in Digital Prepress.

First Semester

• AT 130 - Two Dimensional Design 1 – Principles (3/6)

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• CO 105 - Windows Operating System (2/2) OR
• CO 205 - Advanced Windows Operating System (2/2)

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• AT 140 - Drawing 1 (3/6)
• PO 101 - Photography 1 (3/6)
• CO 120 - Using Graphics Software (2/2)
• CO 152 - Photoshop (2/2)
• CO 162 - Introduction to Desktop Publishing (2/2)

Second Semester

• CO 122 - Computerized Illustration (2/2)
• CO 252 - Advanced Photoshop (3/3)
• CO 254 - Digital Prepress (3/3)
• CO 262 - Advanced Desktop gotPublishing (2/2)
• CO 279 - Digital Graphics Communication/Prepress Portfolio (3/3)

Total Credits: 30

Transfer Opportunities:

The Transfer Guide for many bachelor’s degree majors offered at Michigan colleges and universities is available at the Counseling and Career Center and online at www.grcc.edu.