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DR. HAJI NAIK DHARAVATH Principal Investigator Associate Professor // Digital Graphics and Print Media Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)New Britain, CT 06050Tel. (860)-832-1813e-mail: [email protected]

Employers’ Expectations of Graduates Technical and Managerial Competencies in the Digital Graphics & Print Media Industry:Study of New England region (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT)

A Needs Assessment Study for a

Funded by:CSU - AAUP Faculty Research Grant (Summer 2016)

Supported/Endorsed by:Printing Industries of New England States (PINE)Printing & Graphic Scholarship Foundation (PGSF)

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (CCSU)

Bachelor of Science degree in Graphics Technology

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ABSTRACT OF PRESENTATION Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)

50th Annual Conference Cincinnati, Ohio (OH). Nov 1-3, 2017

Employers’ Expectations of Graduates Technical & Managerial Competencies in the Digital Graphics & Print Media Industry: A Study of New England States Region Dr. Naik Dharavath Associate Professor & Program Coordinator for Digital Printing & Graphics Technology Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) New Britain, CT 06050 Tel. (860)-832-1813 e-mail: [email protected] Over the past two and half a decades, the printing (or print media or graphic communications or graphic arts) industry has undergone a revolution. Technologies, graphic workflow, management strategy, print market segments and customer expectations have changed. These changes have resulted in both opportunities and challenges and have created a need for college graduates who understand the entire graphics and print media process and possess the skills necessary to manage print and graphic manufacturing operations. The graphics and print media industry is in a constant technological flux, and industry input is needed to make sound curricular decisions for technology-based educational programs to meet the employers’ expectations and to increase graduates’ technical competency levels. Greater technical competence and expertise is required to control and manage the technologies and resources used in the print and media industry.

Printing Industries of New England States (PINE), the largest non-profit industry association, representing the New England States (NES) provides advocacy and educational support for industry and educational institutions. PINE represents graphics and print media companies in: Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. According to PINE, the graphics technology program at CCSU is the only program in New England States (NES) that prepares graduates for productive careers in the printing and associated industries. In NES graphic and print companies generate $11 billion in sales annually (PINE, 2016).



PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH The purpose of this research is to determine the expectations of graphic and print media employers of the New England States (NES) region, who are employing graduates of graphic related education for entry-level technical positions. The following research questions were investigated:

1. What type of technical competencies in the production segments: Print Management, Digital Prepress, Digital Cross Media, Digital Printing Production, Bindery and Distribution, Color Management, and Digital Workflow Management areas are expected by the employers in the graphics and print media industry in the NES region?

2. Who are the largest sources of workforce supply for the graphic and print media industry?

3. Graduates with what level of educational (or type of degree) background would graphic and print media industry prefer to hire?

Research Method This survey based study (this research) is very important for the graphics/print media program at CCSU and for the industry in the region. This research project involved the support/cooperation from PINE and its members in order to collect the data. This research utilized a survey based descriptive research method and it is limited to Printing Industries of New England States (PINE) only. The target population for this study includes NES region printing companies. The lists of companies were identified from the PINE’s Print and Graphics Buyers Guide (2016) and PINE Membership Directory (2016). The survey instrument was addressed to the president and/or manager of each identified company in the study. In order to elicit information for this study, a two-page survey questionnaire was used to obtain the perceptions of the target population on the importance and expectation of graphics and print media graduates technical competencies for the various production segments of graphics and print media industry. For this study, various graphic and print media production segments include, but are not limited to: Print Management, Digital Prepress, Digital Cross Media, Digital Printing Production, Bindery and Distribution, Color Management, and Digital Workflow Management. The survey includes series of competency statements associated with these production areas. During the Fall 2016, the survey was emailed to randomly selected PINE



industry members of the NES region. Four weeks after the first mailing, the follow-up survey was emailed to non-respondents. The following five part Likert-type scale was used throughout the survey questionnaire to obtain the employers’ expectations on the technical competencies of various production areas: 5 = very important, 4 = important, 3 = moderately important, 2 = little importance, and 1 = unimportant. The survey questionnaire contents were validated by a panel of experts. The panel include the members of PINE. In validating the survey questionnaire, an initial draft was given to these panel members to check for errors and readability and to make suggestions for improvements in the survey questionnaire. All the required changes were made based on their recommendations and suggestions prior to emailing the survey (on-line). Data was generated from the usable returned surveys. Descriptive statistical method will be used to analyze the data for the study. SUMMARY The presentation will be based on the survey results for a Graphics Technology curriculum at a post-secondary institution. Employers’ expectations are an integral part of Graphics Technology curriculum in order to prepare future graduates for jobs in a constantly evolving printing industry. The graphic arts industry is constantly changing because of technological advancements, necessitating a more educated, skilled and technically competent workforce. The presentation will be of interest to educators in the graphics technology programs who are considering or planning to revise the curriculum or improve the student competency levels. BIBLIOGRAPHY/REFERENCES Dailey, D. W. [2016, January 17]. Graphic Communications Education: Where is it headed in the

New Millennium? Visual Communications Journal. Available: http://gceaonline.org/wpcontent/uploads/2014/08/2000VCJ.pdf

Printing Industries of New England States (PINE). [2016, January 5]. Print and Graphics Buyers Guide. Available: http://pine.org/

Printing Industries of America (PIA). [2016, January 17]. About the Industry. [Online]. Available: http://www.printing.org/

Wilson, D.G. [2016, January 17]. Needs Assessment: Implications for Graphic Communications Education. Visual Communications Journal. Available: http://gceaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2001VCJ.pdf).

Schnoll, S. (2005). Defining Digital Workflow. GATF World. 17 (4), 8-9

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Program revision B.S. in Digital Printing and Graphics Technology to

B.S. in GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY Career Tracks:

Networking Information Technology, & Interactive Computer Graphics Technology

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Over the past two and a half decades, the printing industry (graphic arts/graphic communications) has

been revolutionized by the influx of technology. As part of the graphic communications group of

industries, it is ranked among the largest in the United States. Technology, workflow, management

strategy, markets and customer expectations have changed. These changes have resulted in both

opportunities and challenges and have created a need for college graduates who understand the entire

digital graphics and print media process and possess the competencies necessary to manage print and

non-print media related operations. Introduction of the internet led to the digital revolution dramatically

changing the way we interact and communicate. In this scenario, print is just one of many media

channels which consumers can access.

The value and role of printing continues to change as new technology is introduced in the industry.

Today, the use of print is merged across multiple digital media communications channels, such as: web,

mobile, and tablet publishing. Due to advancements in computer networking and web enabled media

workflow automation technologies, graphics and print media have become a powerful multi-channel

marketing and communications tool. Greater technical competence and expertise is required to control

and manage the technologies and resources used in the graphics and print media industry.

The industry market segments like digital pre-media, photography, animation, video, web publishing,

printing and packaging, and multimedia are merged together to create many new career opportunities.

The degree program (B.S. in Graphics Technology) will prepare graduates for careers in the digital

Program revisionBachelor of Science (B.S.) in Digital Printing & Graphics Technology to

B.S. in Graphics TechnologyCareer Tracks:

Networking Information Technology, &Interactive Computer Graphics Technology


graphics, print media, and associated industries specializing in: Internet, eMedia, 2D/3D Animation, 3D

Printing, Game development, Visual effects, Interactive media, Transmedia, Motion media, Media

workflow automation, Commercial Printing, Digital Printing, Package Printing, Advertising/Display

Graphics, Photography, Direct Marketing Technologies and Imaging. This program prepares its

students to be managers who are leaders, motivators, and communicators, and can deal with business

issues ranging from policy information to production efficiency.

The B.S. in Graphics Technology is the only print based program in New England and continues

to serve local and regional industries with graduates. This program covers: Digital pre-media,

digital printing, color reproduction, digital photography, graphic management information systems, press

and post-press operations, as well as science and analytical mathematics, supplemental computer

related courses, business and management courses round out the curriculum. All of the courses allow

digital media content to be created and shared via computer-based publications, printed materials,

interactive formats, as well as emerging digital media technologies.

The faculty that delivers this program, along with department leadership and an active Industrial Advisory

Board, are committed to identifying emerging technologies and incorporating them into the curriculum as

industry changes. The program requires 44 credit hours of university core courses. In addition to

meeting university core curriculum requirements, students must complete 52 credit hours of major core

requirements, students must select one of two career tracks (15 credit hours) to complete the 120 credit

hour program (B.S. in Graphics Technology).

CAREER OUTCOMES The majority of our graduates are employed by the industry as: Network enabled Media Technologists,

Workflow Analysts, Integrated Media Graphic Designers, Web content creators, Management trainees,

Production Supervisors, Job Planners and Estimators, Customer Service Representatives, Pre-media

Technologists, and Digital Media Color Quality Coordinators. Some of the program graduates are

owners of digital graphics, print and non-print media businesses.


Fall 2017

Effective:

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Literature (I**) 3 GRT 112 Digital Imaging-Graphic Tech. 3 x

Art 120 - Design I 3 GRT 212 Graphic Arts Processes 3 x

3 GRT 242 Digital Color Cross-Media Worklow 3 x

GRT 272 Packaging Technology 3

ECON 200 or ECON 201 3 GRT 342 Screen & Speciality Print Mfg. 3

History (I**) 3 GRT 352 Color Management & Analysis 3 x - e

3 GRT 362 Est. & Sched. for Graphics Tech 3 x - o

GRT 422 Print & Package Distribution 3

TM 190 (I) 3 GRT 442 Print Production 3 x - e

3 GRT 462 Workflow Automation 3

PHYS 111 w/lab 3 CS 110 Intro to Internet Programming 3 x x

CHEM 161 3CET 113(FYE) Intro to Information Processing 3 x x

CEGT 200 Seminar 1 x x

ENG 105 or ENG 110* 3 CEGT 400 Internship & Senior Seminar 3 x x

ENGR 290 3 TM 190 Global Quality Mgt Systems (SA II) x x

TM 362 Leading Project Teams 3 x x

STAT 104 * 3AC 210 orAC211

Industrial Acct or Financial Acct 3 x x

Math 116 or Math 123 3 MGT 295 Fund. Of Management 3 x x

MKT 295 Fund. Of Marketing 3 x x

PE 144 Fitness/ Wellness 2

Total General Education 44Program

Requirements: 111 Elective Credits: 9

120

completed above 112 or 114 foreign language coursedemonstration of native proficiency in a language other than English

Skill Area IV - Univ. Requirements (2-3)

TOTAL CREDITS:

Skill Area III - Foreign Language3 sequential years of one foreign language at the high school level

passed the foreign language exam.

Completed 112 or 114 foreign language courses

Skill Area II - Mathematical (6)

Department ofComputer Electronics & Graphics Technology

General Education SemesterStudy Area I -Arts and Humanities (9) Major Requirements

Study Area II - Social Sciences (9)

Related Requirements

Study Area III - Behavioral Sciences (6)

Study Area IV - Natural Scientific (6)

Skill Area I - Communication Skills (6)

Central Connecticut State UniversityName/ID:

1615 Stanley StreetNew Britain, Connecticut 06050-4010 Address:

School of Engineering, Science and Technology

Double counting Restriction - Of the courses taken in the major and minor/concentration, a total of two courses may be counted to fulfill the Study Areas portion of the general education program.RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 30 credits at CCSU with 15 credits in the Major and 9 credits in the Minor or Concentration (total of 24 in Major).* Placement Exam

Students must select one track

Networking Information Technology Interactive Computer Graphics Technology Trach (15 cr): Track (15 cr): CET 179 Basic Network Admin CS 113 Intro to Computers CET 229 Hardware Arch. DMT 222 2D Animation CET 249 Intro to Networking Tech. DMT 232 Intro to 3D Animation CET 349 Network Routing DMT 332 Adv. 3D Animation CET 339 Computer Sys. Admin DMT 432 Cust & Develop in Animation Tech

Free elective to meet 120 credits:

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REFERENCES https://www.k-state.edu/careercenter/students/exploration/majorin/digitalmediatech.html

http://www.esu.edu/academics/departments/digital_media_technologies/index.cfm

http://www.uwstout.edu/programs/bscmgm/

University of Houston (UoH) [2017] http://www.uh.edu/tech/digitalmedia/

https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses-and-programs/study-areas/Creative,-Performing-and-Visual-Arts/undergraduate/bachelor-of-digital-media

https://www.nwtc.edu/programs/fields-of-interest/digital-arts/audio-and-video-technology-and-film/digital-media-technology

https://bond.edu.au/program/bachelor-interactive-media-and-design

https://www.dcccd.edu/CD/DCC/CBArt/DImag/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.jcu.edu.au/courses-and-study/courses/bachelor-of-creative-arts-and-media-in-music,-sound-and-moving-image

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December 1, 2016 To Whom it May Concern: I have known Haji Naik Dharavath, Ph.D. for three years, in his capacity as Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the BS degree in Digital Printing & Graphics Technology at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). Throughout that time, I have got to know Naik and appreciate his passion for his students, curriculum and the future of the graphic communication industry. Currently, Naik and PINE are collaborating on an industry survey to determine the future workforce needs of the regional graphic communications industry. In addition, I have worked with Naik as the Co-chair of the CCSU graphic communications advisory board to provide an industry perspective on programming and community outreach. Naik is laser focused on making his program the best it can be for our industry. Naik, is driven to create relevant curriculum that prepares his students to succeed in the workplace. His vision for workforce development is a result of involving all stakeholding communities, students, administration and industry to create a vibrant and vital environment within his program. His inquisitive nature carries him to constituencies beyond our immediate industry or geography. Naik is interesting and interested in providing the most qualified graduates to our industry. I continue to enjoy working with him to this end. If you wish to contact me, please email me at [email protected] or call at +1 (508) 804-4114. Sincerely,

Tad Parker President Printing Industries of New England (PINE)

November 22, 2016 Letter of Reference Dear Print Industry Member or Friend, Dr. Haji Naik Dharavath is a dynamic member of the print and graphic communications industry. He has been a part of the print and graphics profession for nearly 30 years and received fellowships from the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation and grants from our sister organization, the Technical Association of the Graphic Arts. Dr. Dharavath now has taken his enthusiasm to the classroom where he informs and inspires students about the business, technology, and artistry of print and graphic communications. Dr. Dharavath has a passion for the industry and deep desire to learn and share his knowledge with others. With the printing industry on the rise, we are excited by Dr. Dharavath’s current project linking employer expectations with education. This is a highly valued, common sense approach to respond to a growing industry. As the print industry continues to expand, Dr. Dharavath’s work will be important to maintain the skills and competencies needed of the 21st century workforce. We unequivocally commend Dr. Dharavath to you, and from our print family to yours, wish you the very best. Sincerely, Bernie Eckert Bernie Eckert Administrator, Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation 301 Brush Creek Road Warrendale, PA 15086 [email protected] (412) 259-1740

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Proposed - Spring 2014

Effective:

Fall Sp

Literature (I**) 3 CS 110 Intro to Internet Programming 3 x x

Art 120 - Design I 3 CS 113 Intro to Computers 3 x x

3 GRT 112 Digital Imaging-Graphic Tech. 3 x

GRT 212 Graphic Arts Processes 3 x

ECON 201 3 GRT 222 Intro to 2D Animation (web enabled) 3 x

History (I**) 3 GRT 242 Digital Color Cross-Media Worklow 3 x

ECON 200** 3 GRT 342 Screen & Specialty Print Mfg 3 x

GRT 352 Color Management & Analysis 3 x

PSY 112 ** 3 GRT 362 Est. & Sched. for Graphics Tech 3 x

3 GRT 422 Print Distribution Mangement 3 x

GRT 442 Print Production 3 x

PHYS 111 w/lab 3 GRT 462 Advanced Graphic Arts Tech. 3 x

CHEM 161 and CHEM 162 (lab) 4CET 113(FYE) Intro to Information Processing 3 x x

ENG 110* 3 CEGT 200 Seminar 1 x x

ENGR 290 3 CEGT 400 Internship 3 x x

TM 190 Global Quality Mgt Systems 3 x x

STAT 104 * 3 TM 362 Leading Project Teams 3 x x

Math 115 * 3 AC 210/211 Industrial Acct/Financial Acct 3 x x

MGT 295 Fund. Of Management 3 x x

MKT 295 Fund. Of Marketing 3 x x

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PE 144 Fitness/ Wellness 2

Total General Education 45

demonstration of native proficiency in a language other than English

Skill Area IV - Univ. Requirements (2-3)

Semester

Related Major Requirements (22)

Skill Area II - Mathematical (6)

Skill Area III - Foreign Language3 sequential years of one foreign language at the high school level

passed the foreign language exam.

Completed 112 or 114 foreign language courses

completed above 112 or 114 foreign language course

Study Area II - Social Sciences (9)

Study Area III - Behavioral Sciences (6)

Study Area IV - Natural Scientific (6)

Skill Area I - Communication Skills (6)

General Education

Directed Electives (9)

1615 Stanley StreetNew Britain, Connecticut 06050-4010School of Engineering and Technology

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Study Area I -Arts and Humanities (9) Major Requirements (36)

BS Digital Printing & GraphicsTechnology

Central Connecticut State University

Double counting Restriction - Of the courses taken in the major and minor/concentration, a total of two courses may be counted to fulfill the Study Areas portion of the general education program.RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 30 credits at CCSU with 15 credits in the Major and 9 credits in the Minor or Concentration (total of 24 in Major).* Placement Exam** Recommended

FREE ELECTIVES to meet 122 credits



IDEAlliance SPRING 2017 Reproduced from:

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International Digital Enterprise Alliance, Inc, (IDEAlliance)1600 Duke Street, Suite 420Alexandria, VA 22314Phone: 703.837.1070Fax: 703.837.1072

CCSU Students Learn the Latest Professional Print Processes, Thanks to Industry DonationsBy Naik Dharavath, Ph.D.The School of Engineering and Technology (SET) at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in New Britain, Conn., now offers a bachelor of sciences degree in Digital Printing & Graphics Technology. The new program covers digital pre-media, cloud color management, digital printing, graphic management information systems, SCM/RFID and post-press operations, as well as science and analytical mathematics and supplemental computer-related courses.

Over the past two decades, the printing (or graphic arts) industry has undergone a revolution. Technologies, graphic workflow, management strategy, print market segments and customer expectations have changed. These changes have resulted in both opportunities and challenges and have created a need for college graduates who understand the entire graphics process and possess the skills necessary to manage print and graphic manufacturing operations.

Modern printing has evolved from a craft-oriented field into high-tech automated print manufacturing. Greater technical competence and expertise is required to control and manage the technologies and resources used in the print and imaging industry. CCSU’s degree program prepares graduates for careers in printing and associated industries, including commercial printing, on-demand digital printing, direct mail printing, package printing, graphic design, advertising/display graphics, new media and imaging. The CCSU program is now the largest in New England.

The Connecticut State Board of Regents for Higher Education approved the new degree program in the fall of 2013 and the program got under way in the beginning of the 2014 spring semester. The previous program was

revamped, with new courses, a revised curriculum and new laboratory segments for cloud color management and analysis; job planning, estimating and workflow management; mobile RFID applications into print/packaging logistics; digital color proofing; and digital color printing.

GRT Student (Mr. Jamie Tobias) working with the test targets on the newly acquired Konica-Minolta

C6000 bizHub Digital Color Press

Editor: Chuck Lenattihttp://www.idealliance.org/


These labs will be used for various academic and student research activities, as well as other projects associated with the graphics technology curriculum. The program equips students to deal with business issues ranging from policy information to production efficiency. The laboratory houses state-of-the-art technology and equipment and software applications donated by industry partners.

Graphic workflow is just one new page in a 600-year-old book. Workflow issues have propelled the printing and graphic arts industry ever since Johannes Gutenberg printed the first Bible. Because of high costs and a lack of technological resources, few graphics technology programs can afford a computer-integrated print manufacturing (CIPM) workflow in their academic laboratories. CCSU is the only institution in New England to house such a facility.

Industry/Vendor DonationsThe staff of the new degree program successfully sought industry support from multiple national and international corporations. Electronics for Imaging (EFI) Metrix, Fujifilm, X-Rite, ICS Remote Director, CGS-ORIS and GMG, among others, donated more than $300,000 worth of multiple copies of software for CCSU’s Graphics Technology laboratory.

In addition, the School of Engineering and Technology acquired about $100,000 worth of new equipment and instruments, including a Konica-Minolta C6000 bizHub

Digital Color Press with Creo IC-307 Print Controller/Front-end platform, an Epson 7900 Spectro-Proofer with CGS-ORIS ColorTuner Front-end platform, an Epson 11000XL Graphic Arts Scanner with SilverFast scanning software and a X-Rite i1iO Scanning Table with EyeOne Pro 2 Spectrophotometer.

Combined with the software applications, this equipment allows students to complete their laboratory activities and gain up-to-date technical competencies in graphics technology and imaging. As a result of advancements in technology, the industry is in a constant state of change, which requires a more educated, skilled and technically competent workforce. Thanks in large part to the software donations from Fujifilm’s Graphics Division, CGS-ORIS Publishing Technologies, EFI Metrix, ICS RemoteDirector,

X-Rite and SpotOnPress, the graduates of the CCSU program will be prepared.

Fujifilm’s Cloud Color ManagementThe Fujifilm application allows cloud color management and statistical process control activities to be integrated into the laboratory (or curriculum) and also allows faculty to conduct onsite training and consulting. “We’re quite pleased that Fujifilm’s ColorPath SYNC/Verified is being used at CCSU, and it’s exciting to have the students utilize its capabilities,” said Don Schroeder, Fujifilm’s director of solutions development. “When using Taskero Universe ColorPath Verified to monitor their proofing, prepress and digital printing processes, the students and faculty can not only expect an

enhanced level of print quality, but also the ability to realize more efficient print production. Additionally, the students will be able to use a new and exciting solution that is a key print quality and efficiency tool specifically designed to assist in the production of printed products through the combined use of offset and digital technologies in this ever-changing graphic arts industry.”

Fujifilm’s color management package is used in the cloud environment to teach process control, DeviceLink profile creation and digital color printing certification. These industry-specific applications interact with color-measuring

GRT Student (Mr. Luke Powers) working in the Digital Pre-media Lab, creating a poster layout for the Wide-Format printer (Roland SP-300V)



devices and applications so that students can inspect and analyze device profiles, as well as predict the intended reproducible color on a particular device and determine the expected deviation (∆E) of a color between input vs. output color-producing devices. With these applications, students can analyze the printed colors (combination of paper, ink and toner) via web (in the cloud mode) and determine whether they conform to industry standards.

Colorpath Sync is the most advanced gray-balance calibration tool available. ColorPath Sync is a new product from Fujifilm that aligns output devices, such as offset presses, to neutral gray using the G7 methodology. ColorPath Sync incorporates iterative color correction, which achieves industry-leading results for greater color accuracy.

CGS-ORIS Color Proofing RIPThe CGS-ORIS software package used in the digital color proofing and color management laboratory has become a standard digital color proofing workflow application for the program. CGS-ORIS consists of multiple components (modules) for color proofing workflow management, such as ORIS Soft Proof, Press Matcher, Certified Press, Color Tuner and Certified Proof. The CGS-ORIS application allows students to more accurately print digital color proofs, regardless of device capabilities. A color proof is a prototype of a final print reproduction—it represents the appearance of a final printed piece. It also ensures that the proof being printed meets industry standards such as GRACoL, SWOP and SNAP. Accurate or facsimile color control from beginning to end in a printing or imaging process is essential for quality output (display or printed). Using resources in the laboratory, students can perform such color management activities as digital color proofing, device emulation, device calibration and control. The laboratory can also facilitate onsite training and consulting for industry personnel.

Heath Luetkens, director of technology at CGS-ORIS, said he “foresees advantages for industry and for students graduating with technical competence in color proofing. For the students in the graphics technology curriculum being able to experience the digital color proofing/print workflow for production as it happens in the industry and seeing how this contributes to quality work and efficiency will be invaluable.”

EFI MetrixEFI Metrix is an intelligent, automated job planning/imposition system used by industry estimators, CSRs and prepress operators. It is used as a production management system in the graphic technology program’s computing laboratory, as well as in other GRT courses. EFI Metrix product specialist Davo Laninga said CCSU “is a leader in preparing students to enter the challenging world of modern print manufacture. Metrix was founded to create software that enables automated print production, and we are committed to assisting the educational institutions that

are training the next generation of industry leaders. We are delighted to see our Educational Donation Program grow and to count the CCSU as one of its prestigious recipients.”

GRT Student (Mr. Quam Adetona) working with EFI Metrix to plan a printing job (book work) for Estimating class


Metrix’s donation will permit students and faculty to practice and perform computerized production management activities and learn how Metrix integrates with MIS, prepress and post-press systems and processes. It will be a great learning experience for the students in the post-press and estimating classes to be able to experience the production management workflow— from print job planning to print finishing—as it is performed today in the industry.

Graphic WorkflowIn the graphics and print media industry, a workflow represents a schematic illustration that deals with the real-time production of goods and services by utilizing patterns of activities enabled by a systematic organization of analog

and digital devices. In this scenario, product content, an image and its color are generated through digital input devices and software, such as text, page layout, image editing applications, scanners and cameras. The digital information representing the production of a printing job is stored in a print-ready digital data file (.PDF format), rasterized into bitmap data and printed using cyan,

magenta, yellow and black (CMY and K) color digital output devices, such as digital printers or printing presses. The printed sheets then must be transformed into finished products and distributed to end users.

Since different digital input, output and finishing devices are involved and each device is driven by its own front-end platform/system, the challenge is to have a reliable job data transfer of the production process across the entire workflow. Job definition format (JDF)-enabled devices (input, output and finishing), the front-end workflow systems (raster image processor) and the graphic management information system (GMIS) allow us to automate the entire design, printing and bindery process into a computer-integrated print manufacturing (CIPM) process for

high-quality work, efficiency and profitability, regardless of the type of print job to be produced.

Digital print automation requires merging the computer-aided design (CAD) or digital pre-media, GMIS, the print production process (PPP) and the print-finishing process (PFP) into the CIPM workflow. Since printed products are manufactured in a heterogeneous environment, various departments, equipment and systems can be involved in the production process. The new technologies of JDF-enabled CIPM and applications are currently installed in the graphics technology laboratory computing platforms. The digital production machines and other devices are also housed in the laboratory at CCSU.

As the graphic arts industry replaces older equipment with new, digitally driven technologies to gain efficiency in print production, improve profits and meet the demands of various market segments, employees’ skills

also need to evolve. CCSU’s curriculum will ensure that its graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to help the industry move into the future.

For more information, contact Dr. Naik Dharavath at 860-832-1813 or at [email protected]. of Computer Electronics & Graphics Technology

Graphics Technology’s CIPM Workflow: Supported by the School of Engineering & Technology & Industry/Vendor partners

A Needs Assessment for a B.S., degree in Graphics Technology

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Pro ductio n Superviso r 2.7% 2

Directo r 2.7% 2

Other - Write In 27.4% 20

T o tal: 73

2


Ot her - Writ e In Count

CFO 2

Planning Manager 2

Co o rdinato r and Pro fesso r o f Graphic Design 1

EVP 1

Educato r 1

Estimato r 1

General Manager 1

Graphic Design Teacher 1

Graphic Designer, Marketing Asst. 1

HR Business Partner 1

HR Directo r 1

Human Reso urce Manager 1

Print sales 1

Regio nal VP 1

Sales/Sales Manager 1

Sr VP & CFO 1

sale mananger 1

teacher 1

To tal 20

3


2. My company is located in the state of:

4


3. My company’s major business is (please check all that apply):P

erc

en

t

Binding

/finish

ing

Book

printin

g

Busines

s fo

rms

Digita

l Prin

ting

Dire

ctor

y pr

intin

g

Finan

cial/le

gal p

rintin

g

Gen

eral c

omm

ercial p

rintin

g

Gre

eting

Car

ds

New

spap

er p

rintin

g

In-p

lant

/in-h

ouse

Labe

ls/w

rapp

ers

Mag

azine

printin

g

Prepr

ess

serv

ices

Packa

ging

/Pac

kage

prin

ting

Scree

n-pr

intin

g

Specialty

prin

ting

Tags/

ticke

t prin

ting

Therm

ogra

phic p

rintin

g

Quick

prin

ting

Wide-

Form

at p

rintin

g

Oth

er -

Writ

e In

0

20

40

60

5



Binding/finishing 31.1% 23

Bo o k printing 23.0% 17

Business fo rms 12.2% 9

Digital Printing 47.3% 35

Financial/legal printing 6.8% 5

General co mmercial printing 58.1% 43

Greeting Cards 8.1% 6

In-plant/in-ho use 5.4% 4

Labels/wrappers 12.2% 9

Magazine printing 4.1% 3

Prepress services 23.0% 17

Packaging/Package printing 10.8% 8

Specialty printing 4.1% 3

Tags/ticket printing 6.8% 5

Quick printing 14.9% 11

Wide-Fo rmat printing 16.2% 12


All Others (click to expand) 8.2% 6

6



Asso ciatio n 1

Business Develo pment/Marketing fo r Printers 1

Catalo g printing/binding 1

Co mmercial sheetfed o ffset printing 1

Direct Mail 1

Direct marketing 1

Educatio n 1

Envelo pes 1

Online Marketing, so me print fo r clients 1

Staffing 1

Staffing fo r the Print Industry 1

Wareho using & Distributio n 1

asso ciatio n 1

educatio n 1

fulfillment 1

To tal 15

7


4. My company uses the following printing processes:

Pe

rce

nt

Digital printing Flexography Letterpress Offset Screen Other - Write In

0

20

40

60

80

100


Digital printing 86.8% 59

Flexo graphy 7.4% 5

Letterpress 14.7% 10

Offset 85.3% 58

Screen 8.8% 6


8


inkjet 2

Ink Jet 1

Offset 1

Supply skilled wo rkers fo r all 1

Wide Fo rmat 1

ink jet 1

thermo and engraving 1

wide fo rmat 1

To tal 9

9


5. The total number of employees in my company is:

21.60% 1 - 10

12.20% 11 - 25

21.60% 26 - 50

8.10% 51 - 75

8.10% 76 - 100

18.90% 101 - 250

9.50% 250+


1 - 10 21.6% 16

11 - 25 12.2% 9

26 - 50 21.6% 16

51 - 75 8.1% 6

76 - 100 8.1% 6

101 - 250 18.9% 14

250+ 9.5% 7

T o tal: 74

10


6. The value of annual shipments (please check the most appropriaterange):

27.70% $1 Million - $2.5 Million

16.90% $2.5 Million - $5 Million

10.80% $5 Million - $7.5 Million

6.20% $7.5 Million - $ 10 Million

18.50% $10 - $25 Million

20.00% More than $25 Million


$1 Millio n - $2.5 Millio n 27.7% 18

$2.5 Millio n - $5 Millio n 16.9% 11

$5 Millio n - $7.5 Millio n 10.8% 7

$7.5 Millio n - $ 10 Millio n 6.2% 4

$10 - $25 Millio n 18.5% 12

Mo re than $25 Millio n 20.0% 13

T o tal: 65

11


S t rong

support S upport

No

opinion

Lit t le

support

No

support

1. Materials and supplies 4

6.6%

24

39.3%

12

19.7%

19

31.1%

2

3.3%

2. Equipment/devices supply 9

15.3%

16

27.1%

9

15.3%

21

35.6%

4

6.8%

3. Industrial/Plant to urs fo r students 11

19.0%

16

27.6%

10

17.2%

20

34.5%

1

1.7%

4. Internships fo r Students 8

13.6%

27

45.8%

6

10.2%

15

25.4%

3

5.1%

5. Internships fo r Faculty

members/Instructo rs

6

10.2%

16

27.1%

15

25.4%

14

23.7%

8

13.6%

6. Scho larships 7

12.1%

20

34.5%

15

25.9%

14

24.1%

2

3.4%

7. Hire graduates 10

17.2%

27

46.6%

15

25.9%

6

10.3%

0

0.0%

8. Training/Pro fessio nal Develo pment fo r

Graphics & Print Media teachers

7

11.9%

11

18.6%

16

27.1%

16

27.1%

9

15.3%

7. Industry support for education

12


8. The following MAJOR name for the Bachelor of Science degreeprogram best represents or stands for the industry (please check allthat apply)

Pe

rce

nt

Com

pute

r Int

egra

ted

Med

ia

Com

pute

r Int

egra

ted

Med

ia

Man

agem

ent

Com

pute

r Int

egra

ted

Med

ia T

echn

olog

y

Cro

ss M

edia C

omm

unicat

ions

Cro

ss M

edia G

raph

ic T

echn

olog

y

Cro

ss M

edia G

raph

ics

Man

agem

ent

Digita

l Gra

phics

& Med

ia S

cien

ce

Digita

l Med

ia G

raph

ics

Man

agem

ent

Digita

l Med

ia G

raph

ics

Techn

olog

y

Digita

l Med

ia M

anag

emen

t

Digita

l Med

ia T

echn

olog

y

Gra

phics

Med

ia S

cien

ce

Gra

phics

Med

ia T

echn

olog

y

Inte

grat

ed M

edia G

raph

ics T

echn

olog

y

0

10

20

30

40

13


Co mputer Integrated Media 5.5% 3

Co mputer Integrated Media Management 3.6% 2

Co mputer Integrated Media Techno lo gy 9.1% 5

Cro ss Media Co mmunicatio ns 20.0% 11

Cro ss Media Graphic Techno lo gy 20.0% 11

Cro ss Media Graphics Management 27.3% 15

Digital Graphics & Media Science 21.8% 12

Digital Media Graphics Management 14.5% 8

Digital Media Graphics Techno lo gy 20.0% 11

Digital Media Management 14.5% 8

Digital Media Techno lo gy 14.5% 8

Graphics Media Science 25.5% 14

Graphics Media Techno lo gy 25.5% 14

Integrated Media Graphics Techno lo gy 36.4% 20

14


9. The following Career Clusters OR Concentrations or Emphasis areaswill be more appropriate within the proposed major for Bachelor ofScience degree program for the industry. (please check all that apply)

Pe

rce

nt

Com

pute

r Int

egra

ted

Mot

ion

Med

ia

Cro

ss-M

edia G

raph

ics

Cro

ss-M

edia P

rodu

ction

e-Com

mer

ce

Gra

phic M

anag

emen

t Inf

orm

ation

Syste

ms

Gra

phic/V

isua

l Com

mun

icat

ions

Inte

ract

ive

Com

pute

r Gra

phics

Inte

ract

ive

Gra

phics

Med

ia

Inte

ract

ive

Med

ia

Inte

grat

ed M

edia G

raph

ics

Man

agem

ent

Packa

ging

Print M

edia

Visua

l/Display

Gra

phics

0

20

40

60

15


Co mputer Integrated Mo tio n Media 5.5% 3

Cro ss-Media Graphics 38.2% 21

Cro ss-Media Pro ductio n 38.2% 21

e-Co mmerce 27.3% 15

Graphic Management Info rmatio n Systems 47.3% 26

Graphic/Visual Co mmunicatio ns 43.6% 24

Interactive Co mputer Graphics 12.7% 7

Interactive Graphics Media 23.6% 13

Interactive Media 12.7% 7

Integrated Media Graphics Management 32.7% 18

Packaging 41.8% 23

Print Media 58.2% 32

Visual/Display Graphics 34.5% 19

16


Very

import ant Import ant

Moderat ely

import ant

Lit t le

import ance Unimport ant

1. Identify requirements

fo r digital co ntent

publishing

9

22.5%

19

47.5%

8

20.0%

4

10.0%

0

0.0%

2. Prepare co ntent with

co nsideratio n to

co nsumptio n thro ugh

multiple platfo rms and

devices

14

34.1%

22

53.7%

3

7.3%

2

4.9%

0

0.0%

3. Understand basic

principles o f co ding

(co nditio nals, o perato rs,

functio ns, etc.)

4

10.0%

12

30.0%

16

40.0%

8

20.0%

0

0.0%

4. Appro ach pro blem

so lving fro m bo th

analytical and creative

perspective

18

43.9%

17

41.5%

4

9.8%

2

4.9%

0

0.0%

5. Understand digital

asset management (input

and o utput o f vario us file

fo rmats)

15

36.6%

15

36.6%

7

17.1%

4

9.8%

0

0.0%

6. Wo rk in enviro nments

utilizing versio n co ntro l

7

17.9%

13

33.3%

16

41.0%

3

7.7%

0

0.0%

7. Understanding o f 2D

and 3D animatio n

0

0.0%

4

10.3%

22

56.4%

11

28.2%

2

5.1%

8. Understanding o f

timeline manipulatio n fo r

mo tio n

graphics/animatio n

0

0.0%

2

5.3%

20

52.6%

14

36.8%

2

5.3%

9. Understand e-Media /

e-Publishing & Strategies

8

20.0%

11

27.5%

16

40.0%

5

12.5%

0

0.0%

10. Understand Video

Pro ductio n and

Transmedia

1

2.6%

10

26.3%

10

26.3%

11

28.9%

6

15.8%

10. Rate the importance of the duties/job functions that graduates mayperform in the Non-Print Media area.

17


11. Ability to Implement

Integrated Media

pro ductio n

10

26.3%

11

28.9%

11

28.9%

6

15.8%

0

0.0%

12. Understand Co lo r

Management fo r No n-

Print Media

11

28.2%

16

41.0%

11

28.2%

1

2.6%

0

0.0%

13. Apply strategies fo r

No n-Print Media Digital

Asset Management

4

10.3%

17

43.6%

14

35.9%

3

7.7%

1

2.6%

14. Describe the

impo rtance o f No n-Print

Media Wo rkflo w

Management

1

2.7%

18

48.6%

16

43.2%

1

2.7%

1

2.7%

15. Apply to o ls and

techniques fo r Print &

No n-Print Media

Wo rkflo w Auto matio n

9

23.7%

17

44.7%

11

28.9%

1

2.6%

0

0.0%

Very


Moderat ely

import ant

Lit t le


18

Very


Moderat ely

import ant

Lit t le


1. Identify requirements

fo r digital co ntent

publishing

9

22.5%

19

47.5%

8

20.0%

4

10.0%

0

0.0%

2. Prepare co ntent with

co nsideratio n to

co nsumptio n thro ugh

multiple platfo rms and

devices

14

34.1%

22

53.7%

3

7.3%

2

4.9%

0

0.0%

3. Understand basic

principles o f co ding

(co nditio nals, o perato rs,

functio ns, etc.)

4

10.0%

12

30.0%

16

40.0%

8

20.0%

0

0.0%

4. Appro ach pro blem

so lving fro m bo th

analytical and creative

perspective

18

43.9%

17

41.5%

4

9.8%

2

4.9%

0

0.0%

5. Understand digital

asset management (input

and o utput o f vario us file

fo rmats)

15

36.6%

15

36.6%

7

17.1%

4

9.8%

0

0.0%

6. Wo rk in enviro nments

utilizing versio n co ntro l

7

17.9%

13

33.3%

16

41.0%

3

7.7%

0

0.0%

7. Understanding o f 2D

and 3D animatio n

0

0.0%

4

10.3%

22

56.4%

11

28.2%

2

5.1%

8. Understanding o f

timeline manipulatio n fo r

mo tio n

graphics/animatio n

0

0.0%

2

5.3%

20

52.6%

14

36.8%

2

5.3%

9. Understand e-Media /

e-Publishing & Strategies

8

20.0%

11

27.5%

16

40.0%

5

12.5%

0

0.0%

10. Understand Video

Pro ductio n and

Transmedia

1

2.6%

10

26.3%

10

26.3%

11

28.9%

6

15.8%

10. Rate the importance of the duties/job functions that graduates mayperform in the Non-Print Media area.

17


Very


Moderat ely

Import ant

Lit t le

Import ance Unimport ant

1. Pro per Co mputer File

Preparatio n

30

75.0%

6

15.0%

2

5.0%

1

2.5%

1

2.5%

2. Pro per Pro ductio n Printing

Operatio ns

23

57.5%

15

37.5%

0

0.0%

1

2.5%

1

2.5%

3. Pro per Finishing Operatio ns 22

53.7%

13

31.7%

4

9.8%

2

4.9%

0

0.0%

4. Pro per Digital and/o r Physical

Distributio n Operatio ns

14

35.9%

17

43.6%

6

15.4%

2

5.1%

0

0.0%

5. Pro per Wo rkflo w/Co lo r

Management System Utilizatio n

23

56.1%

16

39.0%

0

0.0%

1

2.4%

1

2.4%

6. Pro per

Estimating/Scheduling/Planning

System Utilizatio n

12

30.0%

15

37.5%

12

30.0%

1

2.5%

0

0.0%

7. Safe/Appro priate Use o f

Equipment/Systems

15

37.5%

16

40.0%

7

17.5%

2

5.0%

0

0.0%

11. Rate the importance of utilizing appropriate technology, systemsand processes to safely produce graphics and print media products andservices.

19


Very

Import ant Import ant

Moderat ely

Import ant

Lit t le


1. Pro ject Management 23

56.1%

13

31.7%

2

4.9%

3

7.3%

0

0.0%

2. Wo rkflo w

Selectio n/Setup/Mo nito ring

16

40.0%

19

47.5%

4

10.0%

1

2.5%

0

0.0%

3. Directing/Leading Other

Peo ple

22

53.7%

10

24.4%

6

14.6%

2

4.9%

1

2.4%

4. Custo mer

Service/Scheduling

16

40.0%

17

42.5%

5

12.5%

2

5.0%

0

0.0%

5.

Planning/Estimating/Co sting

12

30.8%

17

43.6%

9

23.1%

1

2.6%

0

0.0%

6. Analysis/Pro blem-So lving 29

72.5%

7

17.5%

2

5.0%

2

5.0%

0

0.0%

12. Rate the importance of managing projects, workflows and peopleusing appropriate business practices and management strategies.

20


Very


Moderat ely

Import ant

Lit t le


1. Decisio n-Making

Techniques

21

51.2%

16

39.0%

1

2.4%

3

7.3%

0

0.0%

2. Critical Thinking 27

64.3%

12

28.6%

0

0.0%

1

2.4%

2

4.8%

3. Pro blem So lving 35

83.3%

4

9.5%

0

0.0%

3

7.1%

0

0.0%

4. Applicatio n o f

Scientific Metho d

12

29.3%

18

43.9%

8

19.5%

3

7.3%

0

0.0%

13. Rate the importance of making decisions, applying critical thinkingand solving problems relevant to the Graphic & Print Media field usingthe scientific method, systematic approach and analytical reasoning.

21


Very


Moderat ely

Import ant

Lit t le


1. Accepting

Respo nsibility

27

64.3%

12

28.6%

0

0.0%

2

4.8%

1

2.4%

2. Acco untability 33

78.6%

6

14.3%

0

0.0%

1

2.4%

2

4.8%

3. Punctuality 26

63.4%

11

26.8%

2

4.9%

2

4.9%

0

0.0%

4. Time Management 23

56.1%

15

36.6%

0

0.0%

3

7.3%

0

0.0%

5. Delegating and

Directing Others

14

33.3%

20

47.6%

5

11.9%

3

7.1%

0

0.0%

6. Open to Feedback 24

57.1%

13

31.0%

2

4.8%

2

4.8%

1

2.4%

7. Respect/Affirm the

Co ntributio ns o f

Others

19

45.2%

19

45.2%

2

4.8%

1

2.4%

1

2.4%

8. Nego tiatio n 14

35.0%

19

47.5%

6

15.0%

1

2.5%

0

0.0%

9. Co nflict Reso lutio n 17

43.6%

19

48.7%

2

5.1%

1

2.6%

0

0.0%

14. Rate the importance of contributing to group processes, workingeffectively in teams and demonstrating leadership abilities in theirarea of responsibility.

22


Very


Moderat ely

Import ant

Lit t le


1. Written Co mmunicatio n Skills 22

52.4%

16

38.1%

1

2.4%

2

4.8%

1

2.4%

2. Verbal Co mmunicatio n Skills 30

71.4%

8

19.0%

1

2.4%

2

4.8%

1

2.4%

3. Print Media Co mmunicatio n

Skills

20

48.8%

16

39.0%

3

7.3%

1

2.4%

1

2.4%

4. Listening Skills 30

73.2%

8

19.5%

0

0.0%

1

2.4%

2

4.9%

5. Grasp o f Pro fessio nal

Vo cabulary/Termino lo gy

16

39.0%

20

48.8%

4

9.8%

1

2.4%

0

0.0%

6. Appro priate Cho ice o f

Co mmunicatio n Metho ds

16

39.0%

13

31.7%

10

24.4%

2

4.9%

0

0.0%

7.

Researching/Planning/Organizing

fo r Co mmunicatio n

15

37.5%

14

35.0%

10

25.0%

1

2.5%

0

0.0%

8. Evaluating Co mmunicatio n

Effectiveness

13

31.0%

13

31.0%

13

31.0%

3

7.1%

0

0.0%

15. Rate the importance of applying written, graphic and verbalcommunication skills to communicate effectively with colleagues inthe Graphic & Print Media industry, as well as their clients and thepublic.

23


Very


Moderat ely

Import ant

Lit t le


1. Demo nstrates Integrity

and Co nduct Reflective o f

Pro fessio nal Standards

30

71.4%

8

19.0%

1

2.4%

2

4.8%

1

2.4%

2. So und Judgment 23

56.1%

16

39.0%

0

0.0%

2

4.9%

0

0.0%

3. Fairness in Dealing with

Others

21

50.0%

17

40.5%

1

2.4%

3

7.1%

0

0.0%

4. Appro priate Use o f

Reso urces

19

46.3%

19

46.3%

1

2.4%

1

2.4%

1

2.4%

16. Rate the importance of applying graphic & print media technologyresponsibly and manage people and operations at the highest ethicalstandards.

24


17. My company is facing a serious workforce shortage

24.40% Strongly agree

41.50% Agree

9.80% No opinion

22.00% Disagree

2.40% Strongly disagree


Stro ngly agree 24.4% 10

Agree 41.5% 17

No o pinio n 9.8% 4

Disagree 22.0% 9

Stro ngly disagree 2.4% 1

T o tal: 41

25


18. Technology and automation affect the need for skilled Workforcefor my business


65.90% Agree

2.40% No opinion

7.30% Disagree




Agree 65.9% 27

No o pinio n 2.4% 1

Disagree 7.3% 3


T o tal: 41

26


19. There is a need for the workforce in the U.S. graphic & print mediaindustry


56.10% Agree



Agree 56.1% 23

T o tal: 41

27


20. Future workforce needs of our industry will be met by today’sGraphics & Print Media educational programs


27.50% Agree

20.00% No opinion

42.50% Disagree




Agree 27.5% 11

No o pinio n 20.0% 8

Disagree 42.5% 17


T o tal: 40

28


21. Our industry should set aside funds to enhance graphic & printmedia education


58.50% Agree

12.20% No opinion

4.90% Disagree



Agree 58.5% 24


Disagree 4.9% 2

T o tal: 41

29


22. Our industry should offer free training sessions to educators toenhance their skills


55.00% Agree

15.00% No opinion

2.50% Disagree



Agree 55.0% 22


Disagree 2.5% 1

T o tal: 40

30


23. Our industry should offer internships to students and educators toenhance their skills


68.30% Agree



Agree 68.3% 28

T o tal: 41

31


24. There will be employee layoffs in the future due to the newtechnologies


46.30% Agree

26.80% No opinion

17.10% Disagree




Agree 46.3% 19


Disagree 17.1% 7


T o tal: 41

32


S t rongly

Agree Agree

No

opinion Disagree

S t rongly

disagree

Co llege/University graduates 2

5.1%

22

56.4%

5

12.8%

9

23.1%

1

2.6%

Co mmunity co llege graduates 5

12.8%

22

56.4%

7

17.9%

5

12.8%

0

0.0%

Vo catio nal/technical scho o l

graduates

18

43.9%

17

41.5%

4

9.8%

2

4.9%

0

0.0%

Other 12

37.5%

12

37.5%

7

21.9%

1

3.1%

0

0.0%

25. The largest source of workforce supply is and will be

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26. Employees of the graphic & print media industry must enhance theirskills to meet the needs of today’s technology


63.40% Agree

2.40% No opinion



Agree 63.4% 26

No o pinio n 2.4% 1

T o tal: 41

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27. The current graphics & print media curriculum is preparing skilledgraduates for our industry


14.60% Agree

34.10% No opinion

46.30% Disagree



Agree 14.6% 6


Disagree 46.3% 19

T o tal: 41

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28. The printing industry knows their workforce and labor needs, assuch it should prepare workers for employment


61.00% Agree

14.60% No opinion

7.30% Disagree



Agree 61.0% 25


Disagree 7.3% 3

T o tal: 41

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29. Our industry has a workforce shortage in the prepress area


41.50% Agree

17.10% No opinion

34.10% Disagree



Agree 41.5% 17


Disagree 34.1% 14

T o tal: 41

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30. Our industry has a workforce shortage in the press area


39.00% Agree

12.20% No opinion

4.90% Disagree



Agree 39.0% 16


Disagree 4.9% 2

T o tal: 41

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31. Our industry has a workforce shortage in the bindery and printfinishing area


45.00% Agree

7.50% No opinion

7.50% Disagree



Agree 45.0% 18

No o pinio n 7.5% 3

Disagree 7.5% 3

T o tal: 40

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32. Our industry has a workforce shortage in the printing managementarea


31.70% Agree

24.40% No opinion

29.30% Disagree



Agree 31.7% 13


Disagree 29.3% 12

T o tal: 41

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S t rongly Agree Agree No opinion Disagree S t rongly disagree

Asso ciates 17

41.5%

21

51.2%

1

2.4%

2

4.9%

0

0.0%

Bachelo rs 11

26.8%

25

61.0%

3

7.3%

2

4.9%

0

0.0%

Masters 2

4.9%

8

19.5%

14

34.1%

16

39.0%

1

2.4%

33. The industry needs university level Graphics & Print Mediaeducational degrees of

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S t rongly

Agree Agree

No

opinion Disagree

S t rongly

disagree

Better qualified fo r the jo b 4

10.0%

21

52.5%

10

25.0%

4

10.0%

1

2.5%

Kno w mo re abo ut the techno lo gy 7

17.9%

23

59.0%

5

12.8%

4

10.3%

0

0.0%

Kno w mo re abo ut the business 4

10.3%

16

41.0%

7

17.9%

10

25.6%

2

5.1%

Kno w mo re abo ut the industry and its

pro cess

4

10.5%

18

47.4%

7

18.4%

7

18.4%

2

5.3%

Of value to o ur industry 8

20.0%

24

60.0%

8

20.0%

0

0.0%

0

0.0%

34. Graduates of Graphics & Print Media education from a university &college are:

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