Degree Requirements and Course Descriptions
The Program
The Graphic Arts program offers both a major and a minor
to prepare those students who choose some part of the
graphic arts industry as their career. The objectives
of this program are:
- To provide students with a knowledge of the evolution
of the graphic arts industry along with its impact
on our society;
- To familiarize students with all phases of major
printing processes and advanced studies in the management
and technology of offset lithography;
- To develop students’ awareness of the current health
and safety standards set by federal and state agencies.
Students learn the professional attributes required
to become successful in most fields related to the graphic
arts industry. Furthermore, students gain practical
experiences in a professional work environment both
inside the classroom and the work station.
The Advantage
 On
top of having small class sizes for personal attention,
the Graphic Arts program at College of the Ozarks allows
its students to get immediate hands-on training. With
the work-study program, Graphic Arts students can gain
valuable professional experience while earning their
tuition at the College Press.
Students working at the College Press receive experience
in various aspects of the printing and graphics industry.
This campus facility produces, from graphic design through
packaging, virtually all business and promotional forms
used by the College, as well as the student newspaper,
and the college catalog. The College Press is even involved
in printing commercial jobs and producing custom work
from time to time.
Experience gained at the College Press prepares students
for the various career opportunities of the Graphic
Arts industry. The College Press manager, office supervisor,
design supervisor, prepress supervisor, and the pressroom
& bindery supervisors are trained individuals with years
of experience. Each student is assigned to a supervisor
for the semester, and assists them with even their most
important responsibilities.
Most Graphic Arts majors working at the College Press
choose to work for each of the supervisors for at least
one semester of their college career in order to procure
the best possible industry training before entering
the work force. It’s no wonder our students have excellent
placement opportunities!
The Graphic Arts Club
 The
Graphic Arts Club is comprised mostly of Graphic Arts
majors and minors, but it is open to all students interested
in Graphic Arts. The purpose of this club is to promote
industry interest and involvement through Graphic Arts
related activities. The club encourages students to
become involved in the campus and community through
its community service projects and social gatherings.
The Graphic Arts Club participates in Homecoming activities,
including the creation of a banner to compete with other
clubs on campus. Helping boys in local Boy Scout troops
earn their Graphic Arts Merit Badge is one of our favorite
community service activities.
The club operates a screen printing business to fund
field trips to printing companies, Graph Expo in Chicago,
and other kinds of related establishments nationwide.
The Career Paths
The Graphic Arts field is filled with promising career
opportunities. You will learn about many areas of the
industry and begin to specialize in a direction that
interests you.
Just look at the many careers to which a Graphics
Arts degree can lead you!
Research and Development Engineer
Customer Service Representative
Electronic Prepress Technician
Vendor Representative
Bindery Operator
Print Buyer
Press Operator
Sales Representative |
Scanning & Image Editing Technician
Production Manager
Page-layout Artist
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Estimator
Educator
Manager |
“I could not have found a better program to prepare
me for my career. When I graduated, I had three
years of experience working in nearly every facet
of the business; I had received superb academic
preparation, and even completed a summer internship.
I left college confident, prepared, and most importantly,
employed.” |
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Jim Brickler |
Michael McElwaine, Senior Account Executive, and
2004 graduate Jim Brickler, Account Executive at
Creative Printing Solutions in St. Louis. |
contact info
If you have any further questions or
if you would like to take a tour of the Graphic Arts
Department, please contact:
Mr. Mike Williams
Graphic Arts Department at College of the Ozarks
P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726
(417)334-6411 extension 3511
williams@cofo.edu
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