Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology

The Graphic Arts field offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the printing,publishing, packaging and related industries. Highly skilled technical and professional careers are
available in one of the largest industries in the nation.

Admission Cycle: Fall semester (recommended due to prerequisites)
Maximum Number Admitted Annually: 20-24

Program of Study

Course work will include graphic design, computer graphics, image assembly and image carrier preparation, offset lithographic printing, flexography, screen printing, digital printing, finishing and packaging. This curriculum is one of only four of its type in North Carolina and has official articulation agreements with Appalachian State University and A&T State University.

Careers Available

Graduates may find positions as electronic pre-press specialists, computer graphic artists, plate makers, pressman, assistant pressman, packaging specialists, bindery operator, and screen printer. These positions may be in flexography, offset printing screen printing, and digital printing.

Recommended Courses and Skills

Computer and math skills.

Helpful Personal Attributes

Creativity, mechanical aptitude, visually and detail oriented.

Program Offerings

Program	Credential Level	Offered	Code
Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology	Associate in Applied Science	Day	A30180
Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology	Diploma	Day	D30180

Program Contact

If you would like additional information about the Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology Program, contact Lee Smith, Program Coordinator, at 336.734.7668 or lsmith@forsythtech.edu.