Faculty: Vocational School The Printing and Publishing Technology major focuses on the design, production, and distribution of printed and digital media. Students gain skills in graphic design, prepress operations, printing processes, digital publishing, and project management, preparing for careers in printing, publishing, graphic design, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of printing and publishing technology. - Develop skills in graphic design and prepress operations. - Learn various printing processes and techniques. - Explore digital publishing and multimedia production. - Analyze project management and workflow in printing and publishing. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Printing and Publishing Technology** - Overview of printing and publishing principles, history, and industry trends. 2. **Graphic Design** - Fundamentals of graphic design and visual communication. 3. **Prepress Operations** - Techniques for preparing digital files for printing, including color management and proofing. 4. **Printing Processes** - Understanding various printing methods, including offset, digital, and screen printing. 5. **Digital Publishing** - Principles of creating and distributing digital content, including e-books and online magazines. 6. **Multimedia Production** - Techniques for producing multimedia content, including video, audio, and interactive media. 7. **Project Management in Printing and Publishing** - Managing projects from concept to completion, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality control. 8. **Printing Materials and Equipment** - Understanding and operating printing materials and equipment. 9. **Color Theory and Management** - Principles of color theory and managing color in printing processes. 10. **Typography and Layout Design** - Techniques for designing typography and layout for printed and digital media. 11. **Portfolio Development** - Creating a professional portfolio showcasing printing and publishing technology skills. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in printing companies, publishing houses, graphic design firms, or digital media agencies. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying printing and publishing technology skills, such as designing a printed publication, developing a digital magazine, or managing a multimedia project. **Assessment Methods:** - Printing and publishing principles analyses - Graphic design projects - Prepress operations projects - Printing processes projects - Digital publishing projects - Multimedia production projects - Project management in printing and publishing projects - Printing materials and equipment projects - Color theory and management projects - Typography and layout design projects - Portfolio development projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Printing and Publishing Technology" - "Graphic Design" - "Prepress Operations" - "Printing Processes" - "Digital Publishing" - "Multimedia Production" - "Project Management in Printing and Publishing" - "Printing Materials and Equipment" - "Color Theory and Management" - "Typography and Layout Design" - "Portfolio Development" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of design principles, computer skills, and an interest in printing and publishing technology. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Printing and Publishing Technology. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in graphic design software - Certifications in specific printing and publishing technology software **Target Audience:** Aspiring graphic designers, printing technicians, publishing professionals, and multimedia producers seeking careers in printing companies, publishing houses, graphic design firms, digital media agencies, and related fields. This major equips students with the creative and technical skills needed to excel in printing and publishing technology, supporting careers in various roles within printing companies, publishing houses, graphic design firms, digital media agencies, and related fields.