Welcome to Graphic Technology
Why Graphic Communications? There is an unmet need for leadership in the printing and publishing industry. In fact, the Graphic Communications Technology (GRTC) courses at the University of Houston were inspired by a coalition of managers and technologists representing the Southeastern Texas printing and publishing industry because professional and educated leaders are very hard to find. Dedicated industry representatives continue to advise faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure the program is relevant and meets the needs of both students and employers.
¡DISCOVER! GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
Digital Niche
With the arrival of fall, three interns who worked with the Chronicle this summer — Will Pang, Kevin Kristensen and Dave Tecson — are heading back to the classroom — but they also continue to enhance their real-world skills in our Production Division... Discover >
The Body Graphic
When I was being taught how to run a web press, in the not so far distant past, I quickly learned how to play the insidious “blame game.” Chances are you also learned to play it and know the rules... Discover > nnnnnnnn
Conventional Offset Lithography and Direct Digital Printing Devices: How do they compete?
George Ryan, President of the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, predicted that digital printing technologies will produce 35% of all printing by 2006... Discover >
What to teach graphic design students about Printing Industry Guidelines
Prepress departments in printing companies are, for numerous reasons, downsizing. As a result, there are fewer people on hand to correct errors in jobs presented to the printing company by graphic designers.... Discover >
NEWS & EVENTS
NEW!!! IGAEA Website
Important changes to GRTC curriculum
Printing industry needs 60,000 new employees
HIRE A GRTC STUDENT
Dedicated, enthusiastic, and broadly educated UH GRTC students and graduates are available for internships and employment in Houston and beyond.
Submit a job or internship opening
DIGITAL PRE-PRESS OPEN LABS
| Mon-Wed-Thu-Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm |
IMAGE TRANSFER OPEN LABS
| Tuesday | 1 PM to 4 PM |
| Thursday | 1 PM to 4 PM
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| Friday | 9 AM to 12 PM |