* Graduate Faculty

Scope of Instruction

The Department of Printing offers majors in the fields of commercial graphics and printing management. The primary objective of the Department of Printing is to prepare students for successful careers in the printing, publishing and allied industries. Considerable emphasis is placed on "hands on" experiences in the laboratories. These experiences reinforce the theory taught in the classroom.
The department offers the most comprehensive printing program in the central United States. Graduates are pursuing successful careers in management in all phases of the graphic arts industry--in sales, in management, in design and in research. The educational objectives include: a broad understanding of the practices and procedures involved in the major printing processes; an appreciation of the aesthetic qualities of good printing; the application of science and engineering in the graphic arts; a knowledge of theory and practice in the various aspects of management; and skills in communication. In addition to technical expertise, the faculty attempts to develop well-rounded individuals and responsible citizens.
The printing industry ranks among the top ten manufacturing groups in the U.S. in number of establishments, employee earnings, number of employees, total payroll, and value added.

Laboratories

The department is housed in Whitesitt Hall, and occupies 21,000 square feet of space. Its specialized laboratories and wide range of equipment make it among the most complete of any degree-granting institution in the printing education field.
Separate laboratories and classrooms are maintained for computer aided design and copy preparation, desktop publishing, electronic prepress, color scanning, litho press, screen printing, bindery and finishing, paper and ink testing, graphic design, digital and product photography, and production management.
Equipment utilized by students includes, among others, computer-based digitized typesetting equipment; four-color perfecting sheet and web presses; and computer-based estimating and managerial hardware. This equipment allows the students to actually practice in the laboratory what they learn in the classroom.

Student-Faculty Ratio A ratio of 13.5 to 1 (students to faculty) is maintained to provide intensive individualized instruction and to provide separate work stations. This ratio provides the time for discussion, student review and advisement that signifies a quality program. The student/teacher relationship is continued throughout the student's enrollment at P.S.U. The department expects students to be committed to their studies and motivated to gain the knowledge needed for a career in the printing industry.

Awards and Scholarships Student achievement is recognized through annual awards and scholarships such as the Faculty Award, the Laurence Cutler Award, the Ray Boyer Scholarship, the Graphic Arts Club Award, the David Vequist Scholarship, the Mahon Scholarship, the Outstanding Commercial Graphics Senior, the Outstanding Printing Management Senior, and Outstanding International Student. In addition to departmental recognition, a number of students receive grants and awards from the School of Technology and Applied Science, the university, and from outside sources. Several students are recipients of scholarships and grants from the National Scholarship Trust Fund. Graduate students are eligible for graduate assistantships and graduate scholarships.

Faculty The ten full-time faculty members have been selected for teaching effectiveness, educational qualifications, and professional experience and training in the graphic arts industries. The minimum requirements for faculty in the department include a degree in printing or a related field and three years of applicable industry experience in printing.

Professional Affiliations The faculty are members of the following professional organizations:
American Institute of Graphic Arts
Flexography Technical Association
Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
International Publishing Management Association
International Business Forms Industries
International Graphic Arts Education Association
National Business Forms Association
National Education Association
National Association of Industrial Technology
National Association of Quick Printers
National Association of Printers & Lithographers
Printing Industries of America
Screenprinting and Graphic Imaging
Association International
Technical Association of the Graphic Arts
Typographers International Association

Student Organizations The Graphic Arts Club is sponsored by the department for all majors. Activities include field trips, Printing Week activities and the annual Printing Awards Banquet. Gamma Epsilon Tau is a national printing honorary fraternity limited to upper level student membership. Activities of this group include service to the department.

National Advisory Council The department maintains a National Advisory Council, a group of recognized leaders in the printing industry. This Council advises the department on curricula, equipment, faculty and other matters.

Master of Science with a Major in Technology
(Printing Management) The Master of Science degree in Technology with an emphasis in printing management offers advanced instruction in technical, managerial, and supervisory areas related to the printing industry. Candidates for this degree must meet the requirements for the majors as described in the Department of Technology Studies section of this catalog. Specific details of the curriculum to be followed are determined by individual needs in consultation with the student's advisor.
Admission to the graduate program requires an undergraduate major in printing, graphic arts, or related areas.

Bachelor of Science in Technology The Bachelor of Science in Technology degree program offers majors in commercial graphics and printing management. Graduates of these majors are usually employed in supervisory, technical, advertising, design, or sales positions in the graphic arts industry. The curricula stress the application of a technical background to the solution of practical problems. A foundation of basic course work is complemented by advanced study in specialized areas.

Commercial Graphics The commercial graphics major is the result of a strong curriculum in commercial art and design with special emphasis on printing production knowledge. Production understanding is developed with a thorough program of hands-on applications.
The curriculum is structured so that design and production merge during the junior and senior years, where emphasis is placed on individual portfolio development requiring that

pieces actually be reproduced. Class projects ensure the student experience in client contact, cost estimating, deadline awareness, and budget limitations.
Tool and equipment usage are developed through hands-on experiences in the areas of electronic composition, process camera, image assembly, Platemaking, press, and bindery. Upper level instruction is individualized, which allows the development of special design applications. Independent study of related areas of interest within the university is encouraged.
Opportunities within the design field are associated with advertising agencies, television studios, printing companies, newspaper plants, book and magazine publishers, typography houses, manufacturers, photography studios, retailers, and wholesalers.

Commercial Graphics Curriculum
Degree Requirements
GENERAL EDUCATION

TECHNICAL COURSES

SUPPORT COURSES

Printing Management The printing management major combines a program of hands-on experiences in production areas with application of managerial functions in a printing plant operation. Printing management includes such areas of study as personnel management, material handling production control, and financial management, as well as cost analysis and estimating of printing. The determination of costs, estimates, and planning of production requires an understanding of business concepts as well as a thorough knowledge of the technical aspects of printing.
The curriculum consists of a basic core of technical courses complemented by a required block of courses in business administration, economics, and marketing, which includes a minor in business administration. Technical courses in printing reflect current techniques and applications in the printing industry.
Opportunities in printing management are associated with all segments of the printing industry, especially in the areas of customer service, estimating, production control, scheduling, and sales. Also relevant are personnel, production, and financial management as segments of printing management.

Printing Management Curriculum
Degree Requirements
GENERAL EDUCATION

TECHNICAL COURSES

SUPPORT COURSES

Minor in Printing A minor in printing is available to students who wish to develop a graphic arts specialization related to their major. Closely allied to printing are the fields of business, art, communication and other technologies. The minor in printing requires a minimum of 21 hours.

Printing Minor Curriculum
Requirements

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