Embedded Certificate in Publishing and Editing | University of West Georgia

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningSpeakingWritingComplex Problem SolvingTime Management

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsCommunications and MediaEnglish Language

Abilities

Near VisionInformation OrderingOriginalityVisualizationWritten ComprehensionFluency of IdeasOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design pri
Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.

Technology

Web page creation and editing softwareDocument management softwareObject or component oriented development softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Desktop computersLaser printersNotebook computersPen tabletsScanners

Work Values

AchievementSupportRecognitionIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium43-9031.00	Desktop Publishers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Desktop publishing software and equipment — operate routinely with minimal oversight to design and produce camera-ready copy for print or digital distribution.
Type styles and layout patterns — apply knowledge of typography and visual hierarchy to position text and art elements attractively across multi-page documents.
Preliminary and final proofs — review both draft and final versions for errors in typography, spacing, and image placement, making corrections independently.
Scanned and digital camera image files — import and adjust electronic photographs and graphics into page layouts using photo imaging and data conversion software.
Sample layouts for client approval — prepare polished draft layouts, incorporating feedback cycles and revisions within established production timelines.
Web and print page design — produce layouts for both print publications and basic web pages, adapting visual conventions appropriately for each medium.
Design instructions and job sequences — analyze moderately complex layout briefs and organize production steps to meet deadlines without supervisor direction.
On-screen visual feedback — monitor display output throughout the production process and make iterative modifications to color, spacing, and composition.
Time management across projects — balance concurrent design tasks by prioritizing workloads and tracking progress using project documentation tools.
Graphics software tools — use photo imaging and object-oriented graphics applications to resize, crop, and color-correct images for inclusion in finished layouts.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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