SIGN & DISPLAY 

Area of Study: Applied Industrial Technology (Sign & Display) Apprenticeship Program 
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Industrial Technology with a concentration in Sign and Display 
Program Description

Students must be currently working in a registered apprenticeship program in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

The apprenticeship program prepares the student to earn a journey-level status in Sign and Display, as well as an Associate of Applied Science Degree. A  3-year apprenticeship emphasizes the skill set required to be a highly skilled craftsman. The apprentice learns to develop, fabricate, design, install, and maintain signage of all types. Their work includes welding, computer graphics, neon lighting, and installation techniques.

At the completion of this program, it is expected that a student would be able to demonstrate the following:Sign and Display Degree Outcomes.pdf

Program Requirements
 

Suggested Semester Sequence

First Semester   Credits 

ATPT-1300

Introduction to Painting, Drywall Finishing and Glazing

2

ATPT-1320 

Safety Standards for Construction (OSHA-10)

3

ATSD 1300

Introduction to Sign and Display 

2

ATSD 1330

Hand Tools for Sign and Display

2

ENG-1010

College Composition I

3

MATH-1160

Technical Mathematics I

4

 

Total

16

 

 Second Semester   Credits 

ATGL-1630

Basic Welding

ATPT-1630

Color Mixing and Matching

ATPT-1650

Blueprints I: Construction Fundamentals

ATSD-1620

Plastic Face Fabrication and Techniques 

2

IT-1010

Introduction to Microcomputer Applications

3

Communication

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements  (1)

3

Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci.

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements  (2)

2

Total

16

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Program Total Credits

 

64


 
Notes 

(1)   ENG-2151 Technical Writing highly recommended.

(2)   Minimum 8 semester credits of Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci required.

(C) = Capstone Course

 
Program Outcome