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Salt Lake Technical College

Graphic Technician (KGRT)

In the Graphic Technician Program, students learn to communicate with employees, customers, and other businesses through printed material, websites, electronic presentations, videos and other related media. This program is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the skills and visual literacy needed for employment in the graphic design media industry. The courses will cover visual language, composition, typography, photography, color, and graphic communication. This program provides comprehensive training in software applications and skills to prepare students for employment requiring design responsibilities in a variety of organizational settings.


Certificate of Proficiency: 675 Hours


Occupations in this area.

For state and national occupation information, visit O*Net Online and enter the following O*Net code(s):

  • 27-1024.00 Graphic Designers

Required Courses: (675 Clock Hours)

Course
Title
Clock Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course KAOS 0170
Title Computer Concepts
Clock Hours 30
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course KMDT 0311
Title Image Editing
Clock Hours 90
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course KMDT 0040
Title Computer Illustration
Clock Hours 90
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course KMDT 0031
Title Design Principles
Clock Hours 90
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course KMDT 0020
Title Graphic Design Applications
Clock Hours 90
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course KMDT 0320
Title Desktop Publishing Applications
Clock Hours 90
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course KMDT 0300
Title Desktop Publishing Fundamental
Clock Hours 90
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course KMDT 0010
Title Media Design Introduction
Clock Hours 90
Semester A
Prerequisite
Course KWRK 0515
Title Job-Seeking Skills
Clock Hours 15
Semester A
Prerequisite

Tuition and Fees

  • Application is free!
  • Tuition $1,653.75
  • Student Fees: $108.00
  • Lab Fees: $115.00
  • Books/Supplies: $231.92

Total Estimated Cost: $2,108.67 (subject to change without notice)


SCHOLARSHIPS

Technical Education Scholarships

The Technical Education Scholarship provides financial assistance to Utahns pursuing a technical education certificate in high demand industries. This scholarship is available to recent high school graduates and adults enrolled in a high demand program at Salt Lake Technical College (SLTC). This state-sponsored scholarship program will cover tuition and fees for approved programs, provided you are making acceptable academic progress. Students must complete the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for the upcoming academic year.

More information and the Application can be found at the link below.

https://www.slcc.edu/scholarships/state-sponsored-grants-scholarships.aspx


For other scholarship Opportunities and Questions about paying for school please contact the Financial Aid Office:

SLCC Financial Aid

801-957-4410

FinancialAid@slcc.edu

https://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/contact.aspx

Schedule an appointment with an SLTC Financial Aid Advisor:
https://www.slcc.edu/financialaid/news-and-events.aspx


Available Class Schedules

Taylorsville Redwood Campus
4600 South Redwood Road, TB 424
Salt Lake City, Utah 84130

Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Mon - Thu 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.


Financial Aid

  • PELL
  • Please contact SLCC Veterans Services for VA Educational Benefits

Requirements

CASAS Test Required:

  • Reading: 10.0
  • Math: 8.0

Keyboarding Speed of 20 CWPM (correct words per minute) on a 5 minute timing.

Need a little help with Reading, Math, or keyboarding? Academic Readiness courses will get you up to speed!

Ready to get started? Visit the admissions page for instructions and steps to follow for enrollment!


Gainful Employment Disclosure

Graphic Technician

Course/Program Delivery Model

This program is offered in a Competency Based Education (CBE) format. It is divided into several payment periods consisting of 7-weeks in duration for Full-time students, or 14-weeks in duration for Part-time students, except for the final one which is variable in length. This allows students to accelerate and complete as many courses as they can within each of those time periods while the tuition and fees remain fixed. Students will be expected to invest a minimum of 24 hours per week for Full-time students (if using a Pell grant or VA funding), or a minimum of 12 hours per week for Part-time students, on completing coursework. Students will enroll in each course according to the established sequence in the catalog.

Students who only need one or more courses for purposes other than earning a certificate for a full program of study may enroll for Personalized Professional Training (PPT) courses, available in select program areas.

Students receiving Federal Financial Aid or VA funding please contact your academic advisor for specific information regarding eligibility.


Other

Students need a USB Flash Drive and headphones for the first day of class.

 

Ready to get started?

  • For more information about this program, please contact us.
  • Start the application process here.
  • Still have questions? We're here to help. Give us a call at 801-957-4073.