programs
DELIVERY
Day, Evening and Blended Online
START
Fall or Spring Semesters. (Press/Bindery area starts are approximately every 4 weeks.)
CAMPUS
Brooklyn Park Campus
OVERVIEW
HTC is the Center fof Excellence for Printing Education in Minnesota, and is the only metro area public college offering a printing program. With its cutting edge technology and highly qualified instructors, the program offers you training that focuses on the techniques of high quality image scanning, tone control, color correction and digital proofing, as well as electronic imposition software and theories about color reproduction. You will be ready to enter the new digital age of the printing industry with a clear understanding of color, image manipulation and page imposition. You'll also get full training on press and bindery equipment. All training is hands-on and state of art!
Some classes are offered both days and evenings. Some classes are blended online classes. In the prepress area students can start at the beginning of each semester.
In the press and bindery area students can start approximately every 4 weeks during the school year. It is our "fast track" program area which can be completed in approximately one semester.
Minnesota ranks 3th in the United States for printing, both for the volume manufactured and the cash flow created.
AWARD OUTCOMES
All employees start as "helpers" and earn their way up. You will need to prove your ablility and desire to learn. The sky is the limit if you apply yourself! Education and staying current with technology is the key to advancement within the industry.
Printing Technologies
DELIVERY
Day, Evening and Blended Online
START
Fall or Spring Semesters. (Press/Bindery area starts are approximately every 4 weeks.)
CAMPUS
Brooklyn Park Campus
OVERVIEW
HTC is the Center fof Excellence for Printing Education in Minnesota, and is the only metro area public college offering a printing program. With its cutting edge technology and highly qualified instructors, the program offers you training that focuses on the techniques of high quality image scanning, tone control, color correction and digital proofing, as well as electronic imposition software and theories about color reproduction. You will be ready to enter the new digital age of the printing industry with a clear understanding of color, image manipulation and page imposition. You'll also get full training on press and bindery equipment. All training is hands-on and state of art!
Some classes are offered both days and evenings. Some classes are blended online classes. In the prepress area students can start at the beginning of each semester.
In the press and bindery area students can start approximately every 4 weeks during the school year. It is our "fast track" program area which can be completed in approximately one semester.
Minnesota ranks 3th in the United States for printing, both for the volume manufactured and the cash flow created.
AWARD OUTCOMES
All employees start as "helpers" and earn their way up. You will need to prove your ablility and desire to learn. The sky is the limit if you apply yourself! Education and staying current with technology is the key to advancement within the industry.
LABS AND CLASSROOMS
The printing program is based entirely on "hands on" training with instructors from industry. Our two primary labs represent the two major areas of the printing industry. Our press/bindery lab is sponsored by Heidelberg, one of the world's largest.jpg "Printing")
equipment manufacturers. In the current economy the press/bindery areas offer the most employment. Students can complete a certificate and be ready to work in about 1 semester (16 credits). Our prepress and variable data computer is totally state of the art. All equipment is new and all software is current. It is setup and runs the same software as industry does. Prepress literally means getting a customers job ready for press. It's a full 72 credit AAS degree.
SUPPLIES/TOOLS
Few books and supplies are required. Please see the individual courses for supply and book discriptions.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Printing companies are looking not only for skilled people, but attitude and a willingness to be a team player are also important. Most companies ask that you can lift 50 pounds, some jobs such as in the press/bindery machine area require a lot of standing. It is very important to have a willingness to learn new technologies and enjoy problem solving. Getting along with fellow employees, and a willingness to occasionally work overtime is expected.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Printing shops are clean, modern, highly organized work places. Printing is a respected profession which can be a life long career. Shops are climate controlled year around and the work environment is safe.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Gainful Employment Information
JOB OUTLOOK
Printing is a population based industry. As the population grows, so does printing. During the recent economic situation printers suffered like all other industries did. That is changing fast! As of June 2010, local shops are reporting a tremendous boom in sales and work. The future is looking very good for the printing industry.
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES Printing Technician, Prepress Technician, Press Operator, Bindery Technician, Variable Data Specialist
SALARY $18,000 to $60,000
INSTRUCTORS
Keith Zwack - Press/Bindery - kzwack@hennepintech.edu - 763-488-2562
Gary Mohn - Prepress - gmohn@hennepintech.edu - 763-488-2499
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PARTNERSHIPS
The Printing Technology Program represents the metro printing industry! We have an advisory committee and industry partnerships with representatives from local printing companies listed below.
AP Graph, inc.
Apple Computer
Bryant Graphics
Daily Printing
Eastman Kodak Company
Flaire Printing Communications
Fujifilm North America
Gannet Offset
GLS Printing
Heidelberg USA
Imagine Print Solutions
Japs Olson Printing
John Roberts Printing
MBO America
Medical Arts Press
Meyers Printing
Muscle Bound Bindery
Printing Industries of Minnesota
ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATIONS
Printing Technologies is a fully recognized and accredited program under the MnSCU system. Your credits will transfer to other MnSCU colleges.
The Printing Technologies program is active in the following professional organizations:
Printing Industries Of Minnesota
International Prepress Association
International Association of Printing House Craftsman
Twin Cities Litho Club
ARTICULATIONS
Current articulations are with all Minneapolis high schools and most suburban high schools. If your home high school has a printing class, you will get credit for it at Hennpin Technical College. If you are not sure, give us a call!
The printing program is based entirely on "hands on" training with instructors from industry. Our two primary labs represent the two major areas of the printing industry. Our press/bindery lab is sponsored by Heidelberg, one of the world's largest
equipment manufacturers. In the current economy the press/bindery areas offer the most employment. Students can complete a certificate and be ready to work in about 1 semester (16 credits). Our prepress and variable data computer is totally state of the art. All equipment is new and all software is current. It is setup and runs the same software as industry does. Prepress literally means getting a customers job ready for press. It's a full 72 credit AAS degree.SUPPLIES/TOOLS
Few books and supplies are required. Please see the individual courses for supply and book discriptions.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Printing companies are looking not only for skilled people, but attitude and a willingness to be a team player are also important. Most companies ask that you can lift 50 pounds, some jobs such as in the press/bindery machine area require a lot of standing. It is very important to have a willingness to learn new technologies and enjoy problem solving. Getting along with fellow employees, and a willingness to occasionally work overtime is expected.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Printing shops are clean, modern, highly organized work places. Printing is a respected profession which can be a life long career. Shops are climate controlled year around and the work environment is safe.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Gainful Employment Information
JOB OUTLOOK
Printing is a population based industry. As the population grows, so does printing. During the recent economic situation printers suffered like all other industries did. That is changing fast! As of June 2010, local shops are reporting a tremendous boom in sales and work. The future is looking very good for the printing industry.
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES Printing Technician, Prepress Technician, Press Operator, Bindery Technician, Variable Data Specialist
SALARY $18,000 to $60,000
INSTRUCTORS
Keith Zwack - Press/Bindery - kzwack@hennepintech.edu - 763-488-2562
Gary Mohn - Prepress - gmohn@hennepintech.edu - 763-488-2499
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PARTNERSHIPS
The Printing Technology Program represents the metro printing industry! We have an advisory committee and industry partnerships with representatives from local printing companies listed below.
AP Graph, inc.
Apple Computer
Bryant Graphics
Daily Printing
Eastman Kodak Company
Flaire Printing Communications
Fujifilm North America
Gannet Offset
GLS Printing
Heidelberg USA
Imagine Print Solutions
Japs Olson Printing
John Roberts Printing
MBO America
Medical Arts Press
Meyers Printing
Muscle Bound Bindery
Printing Industries of Minnesota
ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATIONS
Printing Technologies is a fully recognized and accredited program under the MnSCU system. Your credits will transfer to other MnSCU colleges.
The Printing Technologies program is active in the following professional organizations:
Printing Industries Of Minnesota
International Prepress Association
International Association of Printing House Craftsman
Twin Cities Litho Club
ARTICULATIONS
Current articulations are with all Minneapolis high schools and most suburban high schools. If your home high school has a printing class, you will get credit for it at Hennpin Technical College. If you are not sure, give us a call!
