Academics
Page Layout Certificate
The mission of the Page Layout certificate program is to prepare students for employment or upgrade existing job skills in the publishing industry by educating them in the fundamental concepts, knowledge, hands-on techniques, and skills ranging from traditional page layout for print as well as new electronic book formatting for eReaders devices.
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 9
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| GCOMM 112 | VECTOR GRAPHICS WITH ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR | 3 |
| GCOMM 130 | PAGE LAYOUT WITH ADOBE INDESIGN | 3 |
| GCOMM 230 | ADVANCE PAGE LAYOUT AND INTERACTIVE CROSS MEDIA | 3 |
The Page Layout Certificate is one of four certificates that can be earned while working towards the Digital Publishing Certificate or Graphic Communications Associate in Applied Science degree.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | GCOMM 112; GCOMM 130; GCOMM 230 |
Program Contact Information
Graphic Communications Program Coordinator
AIT Building
Room 241
(309) 694-5147
Illinois Career Cluster
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Career Pathway:
Printing Technology
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Arts Audio/Video Technology & Communications If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Composition I (ENGL 110) | Humanities | Introduction to Communication (COMM 110) | Introduction to Psychology (PSY 110) | Lab Science | Mathematics High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Graphic Communications
| Student Information Page Layout
(9 credit hours) None screen printing operator, digital publisher, desktop publisher, web developer, prepress technician, printing press operator, signage & packaging operator, digital color press operator
$15-20/hr
iMedia
(15 credit hours) None screen printing operator, digital publisher, desktop publisher, web developer, prepress technician, printing press operator, signage & packaging operator, digital color press operator$15-20/hr
Pathway:
Printing Technology
ICC Pathway: Graphic Communications
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
OR
Certificate of Completion
Digital Imaging (9 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
None
Employment Information
screen printing operator, digital publisher, desktop publisher, web developer, prepress technician, printing press operator, signage & packaging operator, digital color press operator$15-20/hr
Certificate of Completion
Digital Publishing (34 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
None
Employment Information
screen printing operator, digital publisher, desktop publisher, web developer, prepress technician, printing press operator, signage & packaging operator, digital color press operator$15-20/hr
OR
Certificate of Completion
Printing (14 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
None
Employment Information
screen printing operator, digital publisher, desktop publisher, web developer, prepress technician, printing press operator, signage & packaging operator, digital color press operator$15-20/hr
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Graphic Communications (61 credit hours)
Industry Credentials
None
Employment Information
screen printing operator, digital publisher, desktop publisher, web developer, prepress technician, printing press operator, signage & packaging operator, digital color press operator$15-20/hr
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