What do magazines, posters, checks and wallpaper have in common? They are among millions of items printed every year by people working in Graphic Design careers. At Bristol-Plymouth, students learn all facets of the industry, from initial design to page layout to printing. They use industry-standard equipment, including an image setter, the latest versions of the Adobe Creative Suite software, In Design, Photoshop and Illustrator, and the newest digital on demand printing equipment.

- Layout and design
- Electronic pre-press
- Copy preparation/typesetting
- Computer-to-plate technology
- Safety procedures
- Use of printing presses
- Quick-copy functions
- Bindery operations
- Screen printing
- Digital printing

Facilities

Spacious area, similar to a medium-size printing facility, with state of the art computers, scanners and digital cameras, computer-to-plate technology, digital image setter, one two-color, and four single color printing presses, quick-copy machines, automatic paper cutter, right angle folder, and other bindery equipment.

Recipe for Success

Take a patient student who is even-tempered and a good listener. Garnish with good math and English skills and keyboarding ability. For some facets of this field, sprinkle in creativity or mechanical aptitude to produce a successful Graphic Design graduate.

Career Highlights

Printing is the third largest industry in the world, assuring a multitude of jobs for graduates, and positions for students of all skill levels and career goals. Some students go on to college to expand expertise in art, design and business management.

Career Opportunities
- Typesetter
- Design and Layout Specialist
- Copy Preparation Expert
- Offset Press Operator
- Bindery and Finishing Specialist
- Desktop Publisher
- Graphic Artist
- Print Shop Supervisor
- Screen Printer
- Digital Press Operator

Graphic Arts Department

Mr. Flynn
Mr. Carvalho
Mr. Chiocca