Curriculum

In this foundation year, students are introduced to core concepts in the printing industry. Hands-on lab courses provide experience in design and layout, graphic communication premedia and printing processes. Introductory business courses give you essential base knowledge and your electives are an opportunity to take courses in any subject that interests you.

Building on the knowledge and skills gained in first year, you’ll advance your understanding of printing and packaging. Second year courses include typography, consumer packaging, binding and finishing, material science, premedia workflows and processes. Students continue to take business courses to prepare them for management roles after graduation.

Third year gives you insight into more specialized topics in the printing industry with an increased focus on business and project management. Courses include colour management, digital printing technologies, web and cross-media and project management. You’ll also be preparing for your mandatory summer internship between third and fourth year, and working towards any optional Minors or Concentrations you’ve chosen.

In your final year, you’ll work to master topics within the printing industry such as production workflows and advanced and emerging technologies. As a final project, students have the option of preparing a business plan for a start-up business in the industry, or writing a technology-focused research thesis. You will finish your optional Concentrations and Minors and be ready for a lucrative career.