The 2012 SkillsUSA Graphic Communications contest includes the following competencies:

• Pre-Press/Digital Workflow (Adobe InDesign CS4/CS5 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