Digital Printing Technology is the graphic design aspect of the graphic communications industry. Through training, students will gain an understanding of image manipulation programs, typography, page layout operations, scanning operations, vector-based graphics programs, electronic pre-press operations, and color principles. Instruction is provided in the operation of digital production printing systems and electronic pre-press. Students will become proficient in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator and will be eligible to become an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA). During the program, students create an online portfolio, as well as a printed portfolio. Printing and portfolio projects include: Logos, Business Forms, Package Designs, Newsletters, Brochures, Business Cards, T-shirts, Cups, and Tiles. Digital printing jobs are creative, innovative, high-tech and high-skilled. The Digital Printing Technology lab is a full-service printing facility.