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CIP PROGRAM: 10.0306
Platemaker/Imager.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to prepare film, digital data, and surfaces to reproduce printed or graphic images. Includes instruction in platemaking, stripping, camerawork, imposition, digital imaging, computer direct-to-plate and direct-to-press, and related processes.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

There are no occupations related specifically to this program.

National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 8 - -
2021 5 - -
2022 3 - -
2023 6 - -
2024 4 - -
Change -25.00% - -

Related CIPs

10 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
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10.0301 Graphic Communications, General.
10.0302 Printing Management.
10.0303 Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design.
10.0304 Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects.
10.0305 Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production.
10.0306 Platemaker/Imager.
10.0307 Printing Press Operator.
10.0308 Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator.
10.0399 Graphic Communications, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Platemaker/Imager.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change