Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications - Cross Media and Packaging Technology Concentration

The Graphic Com-munications Technology Program is accredited by the Technology Accrenical curriculum related to the processes, products, services and opportunities within the diverse printing, media publishing and packaging industries. Students will learn about technology and management practices related to the production and distribution of graphic media in its many forms. Two concentrations within the graphic communications major may be pursued for more in-depth study: (1) cross media and packaging technology, or (2) web content management. The goal of the major is to prepare professionals to enter the field in positions such as project manager, production coordinator, digital media developer, Web content manager, quality control manager, sales representative, cost estimator, and production associate. Graphic Communications is a management-oriented technical curriculum related to digital media development, traditional and digital printing, publishing, packaging, Web site preparation and management, and Internet publishing. The graphic communications industry is one of the 10 largest industries in the United States. It includes more than 50,000 individual graphic arts facilities distributed throughout all 50 states. Close to one million people are employed in this industry and the Chicago area is one of the most dynamic graphics centers in the country, employing thousands of graphic communications workers.