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AbuBakr at DRUPA

Dr. AbuBakr attended 2008 DRUPA in Düsseldorf, Germany. Picture with Madam Cerutti at the GAA/GEF Dinner on Wednesday, June 5, 2008.
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Imaging
  Dr. Raja Aravamuthan
Professor and,
Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Welcome! I am looking forward to hearing from you regarding your interest in our Imaging Program. Our educational objective is to enable you to become a job-ready graduate by acquiring the technical skills, knowledge and experience required for a beginning professional working in the printing, imaging, and inks industries. You will specialize in learning digital printing, color management, communication, computer graphics, and business applications.

Students in the Imaging Program have a choice of four options. Out of the total 127 credits required for graduation, about 45 credits will come from the options area. The option areas are:

Imaging (Business)
  
This program emphasizes business fundamentals, business operations, employee supervision, labor relations, marketing and sales, and advertising.
Imaging (Multimedia)
  
This program emphasizes web, video and audio imaging application in addition to print.
Imaging (Computing)
  
This program emphasizes information
processing, programming, network management, and graphics development.
Imaging (Substrate)
  
This program emphasizes paper, plastic film, and foil properties and behaviors.

Don't worry, however. You do not have to decide on your area of study until you feel comfortable. We'll expose you to the common courses first and then in consultaton with me, you'll be able to make an informed decision about your options, at latest by your sophomore year in college. I look forward to welcoming you soon to the Imaging Program at WMU!
 


Spotlight

Laura Kraft

 Amber
Allan
 


Senior
Imaging, Multimedia

"There are many aspects that I like about the Imaging department, but what I enjoy most about being involved in this program would be spending time with the other students. Imaging students are a very close group, and we spend time together in and outside of class. This group of students is very welcoming and I have had the opportunity and privilege to get to know many of them. Having your close friends in class makes class more enjoyable and is often helpful when it comes time for studying and lab work"


Our graduates find jobs! We are currently placing 100% of our Imaging graduates, at an annual starting salary of $35,000.

Multiple scholarship programs totalling between $35,000–$45,000 are available for WMU Imaging students.

 
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