• Career Opportunities
• Learning Outcomes
• How To Get Started
• Entrance Requirements
• Information Sessions
• Cost
• Curriculum
• Contact

Publishing Arts

AAS-T, Certificate

Publishing Arts is a new program for learning how to plan, create and publish. The program-a unique combination of creative and technical-links the latest publishing software with advanced color computer labs (PC and Macintosh) and a full range of digital imaging technology.

You will learn all about the publishing industry through a hands-on, team-based experience, earning an associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree or a one-year certificate. Publish your own designs in the form of posters, brochures, notecards, books, T-shirts and many other commercial-quality products. House your digital portfolio on the web. Develop professional-level skills in color management, using specialized imaging software, project management, customer service, and maintaining a small computer network.

Career Opportunities

This dynamic program will prepare you to select from the huge variety of specializations continuing to grow out of the digital revolution. Training will qualify you for employment in the following corporate environments:

• Publishing companies
• Retail, corporate or in-house graphics
• Software development
• Commercial printing and packaging
• Screen printing
• Image editing/stock photography
• Digital printing and publishing
• Graphic production
• Production design
• Prepress services

Industry professionals wishing to upgrade their skills are welcome, including those interested in estimating, sales, and management careers. Publishing Arts enjoys a strong industry reputation, demonstrated by new equipment contributions and employment offers for graduates. Student work is internationally recognized in professional competitions and articles.

Information Sessions

Information sessions are conducted each quarter so interested students can meet faculty and learn more about the program. Please call 206 587-3830 or check the quarterly class schedule for information on these sessions.

Entrance Requirements

• COMPASS test and documentation of eligibility for ENG 101 and a 100-level or above math course.

How To Get Started

Because registration dates are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, completion of the admission process is encouraged as soon as possible. There is no charge for admission to Seattle Central Community College.

1. Complete the Standard Procedure for Admission to the College
2. Testing If you have not had college-level math and English, within the last three years, testing will be required. Testing is conducted in room BE1108. There is a $12.00 fee per testing session (each session can include more than one test). No appointment is necessary; however, you will need to allow plenty of time to complete the tests. Testing can take from 1 to 2.5 hours. Please bring photo ID, $12.00 testing fee, and your Student Identification Number, which will be assigned once the admission process is completed.
3. Transcripts/Test Scores After completing the above test(s), students must take the results and any previous college transcripts to the assistant director of Advising for Professional Technical Programs in room BE 1107H. Test scores and transcripts will be evaluated to determine academic readiness to enter the program. Please call 206 587-4065 for an appointment.
4. To Enter the Program Once all previous steps have been completed, bring documentation of academic readiness (received from the assistant director of Advising) to BE 3176. Documentation will be evaluated, and your name will be placed on the Approved List. Program entry is first-come, first-served after you bring documentation of academic readiness to room BE 3176.
5. Financial Aid Inquiries regarding financial aid must be made to the Financial Aid Office, room BE 1101, 206-587-3844.

Students may choose to graduate either under the program of study requirements stated in the college catalog at the time they first enter this program, or under the requirements listed in the catalog in effect at the time they apply for graduation-unless more than five years have elapsed since the student entered the program, and providing that the courses required for completion are still offered.

Estimated Training Costs

• Tuition
• Photo ID Card (one-time fee)
• Student Activity Fee (per quarter)
• Transportation Mgmt Fee (per quarter)
• Computer Lab Fee (per quarter)
• Universal Technology Fee (per quarter)
• Materials Fee (per quarter) $30.00
• IMC Fee (per quarter) $30.20
• Books and Supplies (average per quarter) $75.00
• Tools (for two years) $100.00

Curriculum

Students must maintain a grade of 2.0 or better in every class to remain in this program.