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Graphic and Print Technician

Who it’s for

You think creatively and like to work hard. You have a real knack for ideas and you like to explore other points of view to find solutions to creative or technical problems. You like to see something through from start to finish and turn creative ideas into printed pieces.

What you’ll learn

You’ll gain hands-on experience with the entire print production process, from concept, design, and prepress to printing and finishing. You’ll learn current software applications for graphic design and prepress as well as techniques for flexographic, lithographic, large-format, pad and sublimation printing.

Program details

Program length:

1 year full time (10 months)

Credential:

Certificate

Work-integrated Learning:

4-week practicum for qualifying students

Start Times:

  • Fall

Tuition:

$5,766*

Three students standing around a commercial printing machine.

Your career

This award-winning program is recognized in the industry for providing a solid foundation in graphic design and print production. Whether you choose to work on the creative or technical side of the print industry, your in-demand skills will be transferable to a wide range of job opportunities.

Graphic and production designers work in creative or marketing departments of companies that publish their own materials. Print technicians may work at small print shops, large printing plants or specialty print providers.

Career opportunities

  • Press operator or technician
  • Bindery/finishing operator
  • Prepress or production technician
  • Production manager
  • Package designer
  • Machine repair technician
  • Ink technician
  • Print or supply salesperson
  • Graphic designer
  • Illustrator

Career opportunities

  • Press operator or technician
  • Bindery/finishing operator
  • Prepress or production technician
  • Production manager
  • Package designer
  • Machine repair technician
  • Ink technician
  • Print or supply salesperson
  • Graphic designer
  • Illustrator

Program features and outcomes

  • Award-winning program, recognized by Gutenberg, Print Industries of America and Winnipeg Downtown BIZ
  • Outstanding physical environment for learning
  • Creative, energetic, and respected instructors
  • Close connections with graphic/print industry in Manitoba
  • Work with industry specialists

Key Program Courses

  • Digital design I and II
  • Introduction to pre-press
  • Introduction to specialty printing applications

Admission requirements

  • Manitoba high school diploma
  • Grade 12 Math (40S)* or equivalent
  • Grade 12 English Language Arts (40S)* or equivalent
  • Demonstrated English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
*minimum grade of 50%

Student success stories

Silhoutte of a person
"It was more than what I expected. If you are interested in printing, in graphic designing, you have different options to get a job."

— Tanu