Graphics & Digital Imaging
Graphics & Digital Imaging
Tuscola Technology Center, 1401 Cleaver Road, Caro, MI48723
Instructor: Bethany Goforth
Ph:989.673.5300, ext. 30323
Email Bethany Goforth
Be part of this award winning, student certified program to be ready for success in Graphics & Digital Imaging!
Program Information
Special Class Features & Certifications
College Credit/Articulation
Career Pathways
Student Organizations & Competitions
Colleges To Consider
Work Placement Opportunities
Advisory Committees
Program Information
The variety of printed products is endless; books, newspapers, brochures, greeting cards, stamps and money, business forms, advertisements, manuals, and maps, fabrics, and so much more. Learn how all of these products are produced -- from the drawing board, to the printing press, screen printing, dye-sublimation or large format printing and finally to the customer. Graphic Communications is the "life blood" of our society.
Special Class Features and Certifications
This program is nationally certified by PrintEd/SkillsUSA. National PrintEd/SkillsUSA Certification is offered in the areas of:
Graphic Communications
Screen Printing Technology
Advertising and Design
Digital File Preparation/Digital File Output
Offset Press Operations/Binding & Finishing
Student Organizations & Competitions
Students have the opportunity to become members in the following organizations:
SkillsUSA allows students to demonstrate their occupational and leadership skills. Students have the opportunity to attend and compete at three levels: regional, state, and national.
MITES (Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society) encourages and recognizes fine craftsmanship in the field of industry, technology, and career and technical education in the state of Michigan. Students have the opportunity to attend and compete at two levels: regional and state.
To learn more visit Student Organizations.
Career Pathways
Following one or two years in this program, you may continue working in the following areas: journalism, commercial printer, newspaper ad designer, in-house printing, book publisher, desktop publisher, process photographer, press operator, bindery person, screen printer, or creative designer.
To prepare for more advanced careers in the Visual Imaging field, you may continue your education at a community college, four-year, college, or specialty school .
College Credit and Articulation
One of the ways the Tuscola Technology Center is able to help students make the successful transition from high school to college is by offering articulated college credit. The technical skills and knowledge a student learns can save tuition fees, shorten the time a student spends in college and reduces the duplication of courses at the college level. To receive articulated credit a student needs good grades, good attendance and be able to demonstrate that they have the maturity to bypass the college level courses.
Students have the opportunity to earn college credit with several Michigan Colleges. Colleges participating in the articulation relating to Graphic Communications include: Baker College, Davenport University, and Delta College.
Colleges to Continue Graphics Communications
Alpena Community College
Baker College - Flint
Center for Creative Studies
Central Michigan University
Delta College
Ferris State University
Henry Ford Community College
Kirtland Community College
Lansing Community College
Macomb County Community College
Michigan State University
Mott Community College
Northern Michigan University
Oakland Community College
Saginaw Valley State University
University of Michigan
Washtenaw Community College
Western Michigan University
Work Placement Opportunities
Work experience and internships in area businesses are a highlight of this program. Second year students are given an opportunity to complete co-op experiences. Students have the opportunity to obtain co-op experiences with commercial printers, newspapers, screen printers, quick printers, and in-plant printer businesses.
Advisory Committees
The Tuscola Technology Center is fortunate to have community and business leaders involved in the success of our students.
The committee members are professionals in business and industry as well as counselors and teachers from Tuscola County. Their input is vital in assuring that our students receive industry standard instruction in their field of study.