This program offers students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and computer skills necessary to launch a career the in the printing, publishing, and graphic design fields. The power Macintosh and industry-standard desktop publishing software including QuarkXPress, PageMaker,  Photoshop,  and Illustrator are utilized throughout the program.

     In computerized Desktop Publishing Level I, students are introduced to the basic operation of the Power Macintosh computer. Studies include software applications for word processing, painting, drawing, page layout, spreadsheets, and presentations. Instructions incorporates proofreading, typography, color theory, and layout and design principles.

     Level II provides students with in-depth study of publishing, computer graphic design, and  the preparations required for commercial printing. Studies include HTML, web-site design and management, digital photography, computer animation, and printing and scanning specifications. Advanced Techniques are applied to presentations and a variety of publications including brochures, advertisements, flyers, newsletters, catalogs, and booklets. Completion of this program offers college articulation credit with Anne Arundel Community College.