Program Requirements

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Program Requirements & Student Responsibilities
  1. Complete and submit an Application for Admission and return it to SCC’s Lincoln Campus. Students accepted for this program will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. New students are admitted into the program in the Summer (July) and Winter (January) quarters. Students on a waitlist will be able to take classes if room is available.
  2. All applicants are responsible for scheduling an appointment to take the COMPASS test. ACT scores may be accepted. Please call the SCC Lincoln Campus Assessment Office for an appointment, 1-800-642-4075, ext. 2715.
  3. For questions about applying to SCC, please call Admissions, 1-800-642-4075, ext. 2600.
  4. For a tour of the program, please contact the Admissions Office, 1-800-642-4075, ext. 2600.
  5. Students must complete specific courses in their Program of Study and have achieved a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0.
  6. Adhere to the policies of the employer during internship, just as any other employee.
  7. Competently perform assigned work and complete agreed-upon objectives.
  8. Complete all necessary records in the Visual Publications Internship Log Book.
  9. Turn in a record of hours and a copy of product created during the internship.

Program Goals

  1. To provide the student a safe learning environment, emphasizing good safety and work practices.
  2. To provide the student with hands-on experience utilizing up-to-date software and equipment.
  3. To provide the student with a strong foundation of the visual publications field.
  4. To provide the student with a working knowledge of project workflow.
  5. To provide the acquisition of professional skills and abilities in digital manipulation for print, pre-press and Web creation.