Writing & Publishing | Bob Jones University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningSpeakingWritingComplex Problem SolvingTime Management

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsCommunications and MediaEnglish Language

Abilities

Near VisionInformation OrderingOriginalityVisualizationWritten ComprehensionFluency of IdeasOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design pri
Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.

Technology

Web page creation and editing softwareDocument management softwareObject or component oriented development softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Desktop computersLaser printersNotebook computersPen tabletsScanners

Work Values

AchievementSupportRecognitionIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium43-9031.00	Desktop Publishers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Desktop publishing software — operate under direct supervision to produce basic camera-ready documents in an office or print production environment.
Text entry and type selection — input copy into page-layout software and choose font size, style, and column width following written specifications provided by a supervisor.
Layout instructions — read and interpret design briefs or mock-ups to determine the sequence of production steps before beginning a project.
Electronic clip art and image files — import pre-selected graphic assets into a page-layout template using standard software tools with guidance from a senior publisher.
Text and art placement — position basic design elements on a page grid following established templates and layout patterns under close oversight.
Preliminary proofs — check first-draft printouts for obvious typographical errors and flag corrections for review by a supervisor.
Monitor display — view on-screen representations of work in progress and apply simple modifications based on real-time visual feedback.
Sample layouts — prepare a single draft layout for supervisor approval using desktop publishing software according to provided specifications.
Spacing and column formatting — apply standard spacing rules and column-width settings to text blocks in a structured production environment.
Computer and software basics — demonstrate foundational use of operating system software and document management tools to open, save, and organize project files.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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