Job Roles Program Description The Production Art program offers students exposure to all aspects of the print media industry, from concept and computer art, to a completed printed product. Production Art is the only program at the College that features Macintosh computers—the world standard for the Graphic Arts industry. Students use professional software applications including Photoshop to create exciting design projects that are also printed such as CD covers, posters, web graphics, labels, greeting cards, magazine ads and more. Various techniques and technologies allow students to bring their artwork to the last stages of production, including offset and flexography printing, cutting, folding, binding, perforating, etc. Production Art is designed to accommodate the student. Individuals can focus on areas of the program that match their own aptitudes and interests. This individualized instruction allows students to achieve their personal goals and maximize their potential. Students can choose one or more of the single-credit courses offered or complete all ten and receive a Certificate of Completion. Program content consists of: Basic & Advanced Drawing & Layout Graphic Design & Typography Computer Technology & Software Scanning Techniques Advanced Computer Imaging Techniques Prepress Technology/Techniques Press Production Finishing & Binding   Entrance Requirements Applicants should be currently enrolled in or have successfully completed credits or equivalent standing from a Canadian school in: Grade 10 Math (20S) Grade 10 English Language Arts (20F) For further information regarding entrance requirements to the College and the Mature Student option, refer to the application/admission process on the College's web site. A successful career in Production Art usually requires: Ability to distinguish colours accurately Attention to neatness and detail Ability to meet deadlines Creative and/or mechanical aptitude Program Length/Start Dates/Location: Full-time students - 10 months Half-time students - 2 school years Class Hours - morning (8:30 am-11:30 am) or afternoon (12:30 pm-3:30 pm) or day (8:30 am-3:30 pm) Location - Henlow Campus Start Dates - September, November, February and April Work Practicum The Production Art program features a four-week Work Practicum placement in a local industry workplace which provides students with valuable on-the-job training and experience. Students apply skills learned in the classroom and develop new skills through working within an actual employer's facility. Employment Opportunities Graduates of this program usually find employment as graphic designers, electronic publishers, flexography and offset press operators or assistants and bindery operators in printing and advertising companies, as well as the advertising, art and communication departments of other organizations. The Cumulative Employment Rate for graduates of this program for the period of July 2003 to June 2008 is 83%. The median wage for students graduating from this program between July 2007 and June 2008 is $15.00 per hour. 2010/2011 Tuition Fee/Costs* Tuition: $3,500.00 Books: (issued by instructor) $0.00 Total Due: $3,500.00 Additional Student Purchase Supplies: $20.00 *Tuition may be subject to change. Course Content - Production Art Course Code Grade Level Course Name Course Requirement(s) PA-030 8387 30S Type Design (Typography & Page Layout) This course introduces students to the practices relating to and about typography, typographic terminology, and typographic principles. None PA-031 8382 20S Drawing (Drawing & Layout) This course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge of the practices relating to and about drawing. Students learn how this knowledge interacts with the rules of layout and the elements and principles of design.   None PA-032 8523 40S Advanced Composition (Preflight & PrePress) This course guides students through the necessary steps for providing electronic files for output at a service bureau or commercial printer. Colour separation issues like process and spot colours are explained as well as basic trapping decisions. None PA-033 8516 30S Image Assembly (Production Workflow) This course introduces students to step-by-step production procedures from job planning to prepress and presswork. Basic finishing techniques will also be introduced. None PA-100 8604 40S Job Readiness (Work Practicum) This component is a Work Practicum placement in a local industry workplace where students have an opportunity to demonstrate and build on the skills they have developed during the program. Completion of 9 credits Optional Design Course Credits: Course Code Grade Level Course Name Course Requirement(s) PA-067 8385 30S Illustraton (Computer Illustration) This course provides students with basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator software and allows for the practice of this new skill in multiple projects. PA-032 PA-068 8396 40S Digital Imaging (Digital Manipulation) This course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop software while learning computer theory, scanning, and digital manipulation.   None PA-069 8386 30S Advertising Layout (Design I) This course provides students with knowledge of the design process through the understanding and application of grids in various projects including newsletters. PA-030, PA-032 PA-070 8390 40S Graphic Design (Design II) This course is designed to take the student to the next level in design through the application and practice of this new skill in multiple projects. This includes advanced logo and concept designs in advertising. PA-030, PA-032, PA-069 PA-071 8393 40S Applied Advertising Art (Project Oriented) Students apply skills related to individualized and/or customized curriculum and live jobs. Completion of first 4 core credits Optional Print Course Credits: Course Code Grade Level Course Name Course Requirement(s) PA-081 8520 40S Advanced Presswork (Offset Lithographic Presswork) The focus of this course is to teach students the lithographic printing process through theory and the use of an offset press. Print quality and colour consistency on press are practiced. PA-030, PA-031, PA-032, PA-033 PA-082 8514 30S Press Technology (Basic Flexographic Press Practices) This course introduces students to the basics of operating a flexographic label press and related equipment. PA-030, PA-031, PA-032, PA-033 PA-083 8525 40S Binding and Finishing This course is designed to teach students how to set up and operate machines and equipment used in post production processes of the print industry. None PA-084 8519 30S Project Estimating (Printing Processes) Students will be exposed to an overview of various types of commercial printing processes including screen printing, laser, and gravure. None PA-020 8509 30S Reproduction Methods (Project Oriented) Students apply skills related to individualized and/or customized curriculum and live jobs. PA-030, PA-031, PA-032, PA-033 More links.