GRA 250 — Graphic Arts Business Workshop
This workshop-based course provides students with hands-on experience managing and producing live graphic arts projects in a simulated small business environment. Students estimate, plan, and execute print and graphic production jobs from initial client request through final delivery. Emphasis is placed on job estimating and configuration using Align software from Onyx, prepress preparation, printing, finishing, quality control, and delivery. Students follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to safely and efficiently operate graphic arts equipment. The course integrates project management, workflow coordination, cost control, and professional communication while reinforcing industry expectations for accuracy, accountability, and teamwork. Real-world production scenarios prepare students for employment in commercial print, graphic production, and related fields. Prerequisites: GRA 111 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisites: GRA 111
Part of
- Animation and Motion Graphics (Certificate)
- Brand Identity and Package Design (Certificate)
- Digital Press (Certificate)
- Graphic Arts Design (Certificate)
- Graphic Arts Design and Technology - Graphic Design (AAS)
- Graphic Arts Design and Technology - Package Design (AAS)
- Graphic Arts Design and Technology - Print Graphics (AAS)