Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

The Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design certificate program at College of the Canyons is a two- to four-year credential offered at this public institution in Santa Clarita, CA. Classified under CIP code 10.0303 in the communications technology field, the program covers digital layout, typography, image editing, and print production processes used in publishing, advertising, and graphic communications industries.

Students in this program develop skills with industry-standard software applications used in prepress workflows and digital design environments. College of the Canyons also offers related programs in communications and technical fields at the same campus, including Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, Surveying Technology/Surveying at two certificate levels, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. This certificate is suited for students targeting roles in graphic design studios, print shops, and digital media production.