Program Overview

Print and Graphic Media Technology Bachelor of Science Degree

Overview

The Print and Graphic Media Technology program at RIT prepares students to become leaders in the print and graphic media industry. The program focuses on hands-on applied science and technology, with a flexible curriculum that builds core competencies and offers customization for individual interests and career aspirations.

Why Study Print and Graphic Media Technology at RIT

• Hands-On Applied Science and Technology: Work on graphic media projects from day one, and to the culmination of your degree.
• Gain Real-World Experience: Two cooperative educational experiences provide students with hands-on, full-time, paid work experience in the print and graphic communications industry.
• Strong Career Paths: Recent graduates have started their graphic communications careers at a variety of companies representing the wide array of market segments.
• Alumni Support: 4,000+ alumni working in leadership positions throughout the industry, many of whom are active in supporting the program and its students.
• Fast Track Your Success: Earn a BS degree and an MBA in as few as five years with our +MBA program.
• Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Available: Earn both your bachelor’s and your master’s in less time and with a cost savings, giving you a competitive advantage in your field.

Careers and Cooperative Education

Typical Job Titles

• Account Executive
• Application Specialist / Systems Engineer
• Customer Service Representative
• Digital Services Specialist
• Estimator
• Marketing and Communications Coordinator
• Pre-Press Technician
• Print Production Manager
• Publishing Coordinator
• Quality Management

Industries

• Advertising, PR, and Marketing
• Consumer Packaged Goods
• Design
• Journalism, Media, and Publishing

Curriculum

Print and Graphic Media Technology, BS degree, typical course sequence

• First Year
  • MAAT-102: Introduction to Graphic Media
  • MAAT-106: Typography and Page Design
  • MAAT-108: Raster and Vector Imaging
  • MAAT-206: Print Production
  • MAAT-271: Webpage Production I
  • MATH-101: College Algebra
  • STAT-145: Introduction to Statistics I
  • UWRT-150: FYW: Writing Seminar
  • YOPS-10: RIT 365: RIT Connections
• Second Year
  • COMM-142: Introduction to Technical Communication
  • COMM-223: Digital Design in Communication
  • MAAT-10: Co-op Orientation
  • MAAT-267: Paginated Graphic Workflow
  • MAAT-306: Information Architecture Publishing
  • MAAT-368: Gravure and Flexography
  • PACK-101: Introduction to Packaging
  • STAT-146: Introduction to Statistics II
• Third Year
  • COMM-342: Communication Law and Ethics
  • MAAT-301: Database Publishing
  • MAAT-365: Automation and Scripting for Graphic Media
  • MAAT-499: Media Arts and Technology Co-op
  • MAAT-544: Color Management Systems
  • MAAT-558: Package Printing
  • PACK-471: Packaging Supply Chain
• Fourth Year
  • MAAT-402: Graphic Media Business Practices
  • MAAT-403: Graphic Media Capstone Project
  • PPRT-641: Digital Printing and Publishing
  • PPRT-688: Package Printing

Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees

Print and Graphic Media Technology, BS degree, Packaging Science, MS degree, typical course sequence

• First Year
  • MAAT-102: Introduction to Graphic Media
  • MAAT-106: Typography and Page Design
  • MAAT-108: Raster and Vector Imaging
  • MAAT-206: Print Production
  • MAAT-271: Webpage Production I
  • MATH-101: College Algebra
  • STAT-145: Introduction to Statistics I
  • UWRT-150: FYW: Writing Seminar
  • YOPS-10: RIT 365: RIT Connections
• Second Year
  • COMM-142: Introduction to Technical Communication
  • COMM-223: Digital Design in Communication
  • MAAT-10: Co-op Orientation
  • MAAT-267: Paginated Graphic Workflow
  • MAAT-306: Information Architecture Publishing
  • MAAT-368: Gravure and Flexography
  • PACK-101: Introduction to Packaging
  • STAT-146: Introduction to Statistics II
• Third Year
  • COMM-342: Communication Law and Ethics
  • MAAT-301: Database Publishing
  • MAAT-365: Automation and Scripting for Graphic Media
  • MAAT-499: Media Arts and Technology Co-op
  • MAAT-544: Color Management Systems
  • PACK-471: Packaging Supply Chain
• Fourth Year
  • MAAT-402: Graphic Media Business Practices
  • MAAT-403: Graphic Media Capstone Project
  • PPRT-641: Digital Printing and Publishing
  • PPRT-688: Package Printing
• Fifth Year
  • GRCS-701: Research Methods
  • PACK-730: Packaging and the Environment
  • PACK-742: Distribution Systems
  • PACK-763: Packaging for End Use
  • PACK-783: Advanced Packaging Dynamics
  • Graduate Packaging Elective

Admissions and Financial Aid

First-Year Admission

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of social studies and/or history
• 3 years of math (algebra, geometry, and algebra 2/trigonometry)
• 2-3 years of science (chemistry or physics required, biology recommended)
• Technology electives preferred

Transfer Admission

• Minimum of college algebra required (pre-calculus or calculus preferred)
• Chemistry or physics required

Resources

• Academic advisors
• Student clubs and organizations
• Documents
• Technical information and support
• Software help

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