William A. Krueger School of Graphic Communication

Faculty

Thomas Brennan, Chair
E. Dean Gilbert
Jennifer K. Groves
EuGene Van Roy
Thomas Whiteman

Mission Statement

The William A. Krueger School of Graphic Communication prepares students for production, supervisory, and managerial career opportunities in the graphic communication industries.

Educational Outcomes

1. Graduates will have a comprehensive technical knowledge of the printing processes, technologies, and hands-on skills in graphic communication.
2. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design and manufacture graphic communication products using the methods of the discipline to industry standards.
3. Graduates will be able to apply critical thinking, oral, written, and effective listening skills.
4. Graduates will have a depth of understanding that will afford them the opportunity to have a career in the field of graphic communication or advanced studies.

Programs

• Graphic Communication, B.S.
• Graphic Communication, Digital Printing Track, B.S.
• Graphic Communication, Graphic Design Track, B.S.
• Graphic Communication, Information Systems/Networking Track, B.S.
• Graphic Communication, Package Design and Production Track, B.S.
• Graphic Communication, Print Management Track, B.S.

• Printing Production and Imaging Technology, A.P.P.I.T.

Courses

• GC 101 - Introduction to Graphic Communication
• GC 110 - Digital Imaging Applications
• GC 111 - Digital Imaging I
• GC 112 - Color Separation and Reproduction Process
• GC 133 - Offset Printing Operations
• GC 214 - Color Management
• GC 223 - Technical/Digital Photography
• GC 233 - Offset Printing Applications
• GC 241 - Digital Print and Publishing
• GC 251 - World Wide Web Page Design
• GC 253 - Image Assembly & Digital Preflight Analysis
• GC 300 - Special Topics in Printing, Imaging, Multimedia Technology
• GC 331 - Paper and Ink
• GC 332 - Screen Printing Applications
• GC 333 - Flexography Applications & Packaging Design
• GC 334 - Introduction to Packaging Printing Techniques
• GC 335 - Corrugated and Paperboard Packaging Applications
• GC 341 - Digital Printing Production
• GC 342 - Variable Data Design and Printing
• GC 351 - Interactive Multimedia Applications
• GC 400 - Special Topics in Printing, Imaging, Multimedia Technology
• GC 441 - Research and Development in Graphic Communication
• GC 442 - Current Trends & Ethical Issues
• GC 443 - Printing Estimating & Production Planning
• GC 444 - Total Quality Management in Graphic Communication
• GC 451 - Internship