The 2010 SkillsUSA Graphic Communications contest includes the following competencies:

• Pre-Press/Digital Workflow (Adobe InDesign CS3/CS4 and other design resources, click here)
• Offset Press Operations (See a training video to the PrintMaster, click here)
• Finishing
• Written test (for a study guide, click here)
• Oral Assessment (for resources on resumes and interviewing, click here)

Sample Contests
The following are sample contests from other states to assist schools and students in preparing or the SkillsUSA Georgia Graphic Communications Competition.

2008 National Skills USA Test
Digital Workflow Contest
Electronic Pre-Press Contest
Digital Workflow Contest from Ohio
Electronic Pre-Press Contest from Ohio
Ohio contest
Finishing Contest
Offset Press Contest
Production Planning Contest
Technical Knowledge Contest

Additional Resources
The following resources were provided by graphic communication instructor Paul Davis.

Math Formulas for Graphic Arts, by Paul Davis
E-scales
Point size test
Text sample
Type sample
Ruler

Post Secondary Programs in Graphic Communications
For additional information on furthering your education in graphic communications, contact the following post-secondary educational institutions:

Georgia Southern University, Don Armel

Albany Technical College, Printing/Graphics Technology

Atlanta Technical College, Visual Communcations

Chattahoochee Technical College, Prepress Technician and Digital Media Arts

Griffin Technical College, Printing and Graphics Technology

Gwinnett Technical College, Digital Imaging & New Media Design Specialist

Valdosta Technical College, Printing & Graphics Technology

West Georgia Technical College, Digital Media Technology and Digital Media Production Technician