- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.
Desktop Publishers spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Visualization, Visual Color Discrimination, Near Vision, and Oral Comprehension. Desktop Publishers are typically characterized as being Artistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Computers and Electronics, Production and Processing, and Design and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Processing Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Thinking Creatively
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Getting Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Interacting With Computers
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Coaching and Developing Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Training and Teaching Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Documenting/Recording Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Staffing Organizational Units
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Developing and Building Teams
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Performing Administrative Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Assisting and Caring for Others
Abilities
Visualization
Visual Color Discrimination
Near Vision
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Fluency of Ideas
Flexibility of Closure
Information Ordering
Written Comprehension
Originality
Category Flexibility
Written Expression
Speech Recognition
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Perceptual Speed
Speech Clarity
Far Vision
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Finger Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Speed of Closure
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Time Sharing
Depth Perception
Memorization
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Multilimb Coordination
Wrist-Finger Speed
Hearing Sensitivity
Response Orientation
Auditory Attention
Trunk Strength
Reaction Time
Rate Control
Static Strength
Glare Sensitivity
Night Vision
Sound Localization
Stamina
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Peripheral Vision
Gross Body Coordination
Extent Flexibility
Spatial Orientation
Speed of Limb Movement
Interests
Artistic
Investigative
Conventional
Realistic
Enterprising
Social
Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Production and Processing
Design
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Communications and Media
Clerical
Administration and Management
Sales and Marketing
Fine Arts
Education and Training
Mathematics
Geography
Personnel and Human Resources
Psychology
Engineering and Technology
Philosophy and Theology
Sociology and Anthropology
Telecommunications
Law and Government
Public Safety and Security
Foreign Language
Mechanical
Physics
Transportation
History and Archeology
Economics and Accounting
Therapy and Counseling
Medicine and Dentistry
Chemistry
Wages
New Jersey
$49,810
Hawaii
$48,690
Connecticut
$46,550
Maryland
$43,950
Massachusetts
$43,560
California
$41,930
Texas
$41,860
Illinois
$41,790
District of Columbia
$41,750
New York
$41,130
Arizona
$39,560
Georgia
$39,090
Washington
$37,820
Oregon
$37,310
Rhode Island
$36,900
Minnesota
$36,510
Nevada
$36,470
New Hampshire
$36,440
Virginia
$36,240
Louisiana
$36,110
Tennessee
$35,980
Kentucky
$35,330
Vermont
$35,200
Pennsylvania
$34,860
Utah
$34,790
Wisconsin
$34,790
Idaho
$34,260
Florida
$32,970
Indiana
$32,660
Delaware
$32,470
Kansas
$31,490
North Carolina
$31,350
Maine
$31,120
Michigan
$31,080
Arkansas
$30,430
Ohio
$30,430
Iowa
$30,280
Alabama
$29,770
Mississippi
$29,440
Missouri
$29,140
West Virginia
$25,370
Oklahoma
$24,930
South Dakota
$23,030
Nebraska
$22,700
North Dakota
$19,530
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Speaking
Writing
Active Listening
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Instructing
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Persuasion
Social Perceptiveness
Learning Strategies
Service Orientation
Programming
Operations Analysis
Systems Analysis
Quality Control Analysis
Negotiation
Systems Evaluation
Management of Personnel Resources
Equipment Selection
Mathematics
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Management of Material Resources
Technology Design
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Achievement
Support
Recognition
Independence
Working Conditions
Relationships
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Innovation
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Analytical Thinking
Integrity
Achievement/Effort
Independence
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Persistence
Social Orientation
Concern for Others
Leadership
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Contact With Others
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With External Customers
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
Coordinate or Lead Others
Level of Competition
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Consequence of Error
Physical Proximity
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Degree of Automation
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Work Schedules
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
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 print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
Import text and art elements such as electronic clip-art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.
Select number of colors and determine color separations.
Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.
Edit graphics and photos using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.
Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.
Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film or diskette.
- Importance Supplemental-
Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.
Edit graphics and photos using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film or diskette.
Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
Import text and art elements such as electronic clip-art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.
Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.
Select number of colors and determine color separations.
Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.
Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film or diskette.
Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.
Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.
Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.
Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
Select number of colors and determine color separations.
Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
Edit graphics and photos using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
Import text and art elements such as electronic clip-art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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 print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
Import text and art elements such as electronic clip-art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
Select number of colors and determine color separations.
Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.
Edit graphics and photos using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.
Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.
Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film or diskette.
Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film or diskette.
Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.
Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.
Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.
Edit graphics and photos using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
Select number of colors and determine color separations.
Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.
Import text and art elements such as electronic clip-art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Edit graphics and photos using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
Select number of colors and determine color separations.
Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.
Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.
Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.
Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film or diskette.
Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.
Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
Import text and art elements such as electronic clip-art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.
Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film or diskette.
Select number of colors and determine color separations.
Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.
Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.
Edit graphics and photos using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.
Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
Import text and art elements such as electronic clip-art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
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 print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.
Import text and art elements such as electronic clip-art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.
Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.
Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.
Edit graphics and photos using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
Select number of colors and determine color separations.
Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film or diskette.
Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Select number of colors and determine color separations.
Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.
Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film or diskette.
Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.
Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.
Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.
Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
Edit graphics and photos using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
Import text and art elements such as electronic clip-art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession