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Creative Arts and Technology

Bloomfield College

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 10.0399

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Bloomfield, New Jersey

    467 Franklin St, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 7003

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionMonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingTime ManagementCoordinationComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMechanicalDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematics

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionManual DexterityVisualizationWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingSelective AttentionFinger DexterityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningVisual Color DiscriminationCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Inspect etched work for depth of etching, uniformity, and defects, using calibrated microscopes, gau
  • Examine sketches, diagrams, samples, blueprints, or photographs to decide how designs are to be etch
  • Clean and polish engraved areas.
  • Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
  • Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special p
  • Adjust ink fountain flow rates.
  • Generate prepress proofs in digital or other format to approximate the appearance of the final print
  • Proofread and perform quality control of text and images.
  • Enter, position, and alter text size, using computers, to make up and arrange pages so that printed
  • Correct color in photographs or digital images.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareDocument management softwareDesktop publishing softwareComputer aided design CAD and computer aided manufacturing CAM systemComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareOffice suite softwareOperating system softwareIndustrial control softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareVideo creation and editing softwareInternet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesApplicator brushesAutomatic feeding eyelet machinesBench grindersBench visesBenchtop drill pressesBinocular benchtop microscopesBurnishing toolsChasing hammersContact printersCuring ovensDrafting compassesEngraving lathesFlat cold chiselsGraversAcoustic ear muffs or defendersAdjustable crescent wrenchesAir knivesAllen wrenchesBack joggersBall peen hammersChain hoistsClaw hammersCollating equipmentColor separation scannersConductivity indicatorsCutting equipmentDensitometersDesktop computersAutomated film processors

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Etchers and Engravers51-9194.00
  • Printing Press Operators51-5112.00
  • Prepress Technicians and Workers51-5111.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex multi-element designs — etch or engrave autonomously from blueprints, photographs, and CAD files with full accuracy.
  • Calibrated microscopes and precision gauges — use independently to verify etch depth, uniformity, and surface integrity across all job types.
  • Non-routine defects in etched workpieces — diagnose root causes and implement corrective adjustments without supervisory direction.
  • CAD and CAM systems — operate to customize tool paths and settings for specialty materials and non-standard design geometries.
  • Full engraving workflow — manage from design review through final polish, ensuring all quality standards are met on diverse orders.
  • Customer specifications and sample references — analyze critically to determine the optimal technique and tooling for each unique job.
  • Chemical and mechanical etching methods — select and apply based on material properties, design complexity, and required finish quality.
  • Selective attention during extended production runs — maintain to catch subtle variation in line weight, depth, or texture across large batches.
  • Operating system software and production records — maintain accurately to track job status, tool wear, and material consumption.
  • Finishing and polishing techniques — execute at expert level to enhance clarity and aesthetic quality of engraved details on finished pieces.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
44%
Placement Rate
15%