Graphic Communications Technology Program

There are still seats available for the September, 2010 start date in Graphic Communications Technology. If you are interested or know someone who is interested in the unique and ever-changing graphic communications industry the British Columbia Printing & Imaging Association (BCPIA) asks you to follow the links to find out more about this successful program. BCIT Program - hear and see students in class

After an application is made to BCIT, please make sure the applicant also fills in an application for one of BCPIA’s six memorial scholarships or one of several scholarships offered by through the Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship Trust Fund (CPISTF). There is over $17,000 available for various scholarship administered through the CPISTF which also administers BCPIA's scholarships. You can apply online for all of these scholarships or contact the BCPIA office for an application form to fill out and submit directly to CPISTF, c/o the Canadian Printing Industries Association, 151 Slater Street, Suite 1110, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3. Tel: (613) 236-7208 Fax: (613) 232-1334.

The important thing is to send in the scholarship application by June 30th even if the applicant has not yet been accepted into the program.

For more information on the Graphic Communications Technology program, please call Wayne Collins at 778-928-2340 for a personal tour of the program and new facility at BCIT.

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Meet the 2010 BCIT Gtech Graduates

My experience in graphic design has expanded from simple image manipulation on Photoshop to designing full length promotional event packages on Indesign. Also, I have enjoyed the great opportunity to become skilled in the photography spectrum; I have found a new interest – ‘photo-shopping’ has helped me develop amazingly creative work. Oddly, I don’t own a grand SLR but I do love the result of every photo. I’ve learned many techniques and color settings when capturing a photo. I have been able to assist with professional photographers at a small business in Surrey, as well as manage photo shoots.

I feel very grateful to the print industry for it has opened my eyes to many parts of the production process that I have not known before, or even considered. I’ve learned from the estimating aspect, to the prepress and press workflows, to the finishing stages of bindery. I do not have many years of experience in the industry yet, but I feel that the education and experiences that I have gained have equipped me with a sound foundation to work in the print industry. When it comes to technology and hands-on work, I am able to quickly learn, become familiar with new functions, and even teach new processes to others. I’m interested in working in the industry, and growing my knowledge and my skill set, for many years to come. My objective is to find employment in this industry in an area that allows me to use my creative skills and abilities. I enjoy working with team-mates and I also enjoy working on my own. I’ve done several projects that involved oral presentations and meetings with clients. I’ve been shown how to demonstrate to clients what they are being sold; and how to present my work that in a way that is beneficial to the clients and to the printer. Meeting new people and getting to know them is one of my strong points; this ability helps me to build professional and successful relationships. Sarah Jane Simplicio - sjsimplicio@gmail.com.