Certificates are special programs that allow students to show some level of achievement in a much shorter amount of time than it would take to complete a typical degree. At the Fullerton College Printing Technologies Department, we offer several certificate programs that allow our students to get better jobs than they would have been able to by completing any individual course in Printing Technology.
When you complete the courses necessary to obtain a certificate, you show potential employers that you have comprehensive skill in the industry. The certificate you earn here will prove it.
The Quick Print/In Plant Graphics Certificate Program requires the completion of 22 units of which 8 units are in required courses. An additional 14 units must be chosen from the restricted electives listed below. A minimum grade of "C" is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.
The Screen Printing Certificate Program requires the completion of 24 units of which 12 units are in required courses. An additional 12 units must be chosen from the restricted units listed below. A minimum grade of "C" is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.
The Digital Printing Certificate Program requires a total of 19.5 units of which 9.5 units are in the required courses. An additional 10 units must be chosen from the restricted units listed below.
The Graphic Communications Certificate Program requires a total of 14-15 units in the required courses.
Required Courses (14-15 Units)
ART 140 Intro. to Advertising & Graphic Design (3)
ACG 100 Intro. to Computer Graphics for Mac (3)
PRNT 101 Introduction to Printing (3) or
PRNT 130 Graphics (2)
BUS 111 Business Communications (3)
BUS 151 Business Mathematics (3)
The Electronic Imaging Certificate Program requires completion of 22 units of which 12 units are in required courses. An additional 10 units must be chosen from the restricted electives listed below with a minimum grade of "C" in each course. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.
Required Courses (12 Units)
PRNT 75 Electronic & Conventional Pre-Press (6)
(1st. & 2nd sem.) or
PRNT 151 Introduction to Pre-Press (4) and
PRNT 152 Intro. to Electronic Pre-Press (4) and
PRNT 953 Advanced. Electronic Pre-Press (4)
The Advanced Offset Presswork Printing Certificate Program requires completion of 22 units of which 12-14 units are in required courses. An additional 8-10 units must be chosen from the restricted units listed below. A minimum grade of "C" is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.
The General Printing Certificate Program requires a total of 26 units of which 16 are in required courses. An additional 10 units must be chosen from the restricted units listed below. A grade of "C" is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.
The Offset Duplicator Training Certificate Program requires a total of 11 units in the required courses.
Required Courses (11 units)
PRNT 101 Introduction to Printing (3)
PRNT 70 Quick Print/In-Plant Graphics (2)
BUS 55 Business English (3)
BUS 51 Basic Business Mathematics (3)
The Customer Service Training Certificate requires a total of 14-15 units in the required courses.
Required Courses (14-15 units)
PRNT 101 Introduction to Printing (3) or
PRNT 130 Graphics (2)
BUS 111 Business Communications (3)
BUS 151 Business Mathematics (3)
ART 140 Introduction to Advertising and Graphic Design (3)
ACG 100 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3)
