Publishing & Literary Arts | University of Northern Iowa

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: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Full-scope desktop publishing workflow — independently manage all stages from design brief through camera-ready output, delivering high-quality print and digital publications in a professional production environment.
Complex multi-element layouts — integrate text, photography, illustration, and data graphics from diverse databases into visually compelling page designs for varied audiences.
Advanced typography and color — apply nuanced knowledge of typeface selection, color theory, and visual color discrimination to create brand-consistent layouts across publication families.
Non-routine proof corrections — identify and resolve subtle design inconsistencies, color mismatches, and production errors in final proofs under time-sensitive conditions.
Web page publishing — build and edit web-based page layouts using web platform development and page creation software, ensuring visual consistency across digital and print outputs.
Digital asset management — organize, convert, and maintain libraries of electronic files, photographs, and graphics using document management and data conversion software.
Critical judgment on design solutions — evaluate multiple layout approaches against project objectives and client expectations, selecting optimal compositions independently.
Originality in visual problem-solving — conceive innovative design solutions for non-standard briefs, applying creative ideation to meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
Cross-functional communication — translate complex design feedback from editors, clients, and production staff into actionable layout revisions without requiring repeated clarification.
Video and multimedia integration — incorporate video creation tools and motion graphics assets into digital publication projects where interactive content is required.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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