Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

VDCE-0003

Organization's ID:

28.00.00

Organization:

Virginia Department of Corrections

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

15 hours for 52 weeks (780 hrs.) on average, “self-paced” (Our courses are competency-based with an open entry/exit enrollment policy.)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Typography
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Print Production
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Fieldwork/Practicum

Description

Objective:

The course objectives are to provide: 1) instruction that will enable students to acquire entry-level employability skills and job competencies in the printing industry and 2) hands-on training in the actual live work of printing services to the Department of Corrections (VADOC).

Learning Outcomes:

use basic computer software related to print production and graphic design
utilize machines in a business environment such as copiers and plate making machines
understand and demonstrate operation of sheet-fed offset press and printers; operation of collator
demonstrate how to use a stapler, numbering machine, hole punch and folder as well as other printing equipment
estimate printing jobs and plan for production

General Topics:

• DESK TOP PUBLISHING • COPY PREPARATION • OFFSET PRESS OPERATION • BINDERY OPERATIONS • JOB ESTIMATING AND PLANNING • HIGH SPEED COPIER OPERATION • EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS • ALL ASPECTS OF THE INDUSTRY

Instruction & Assessment