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Print Production (GRPH 1560)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course covers the basic materials, methods, and mechanical processes necessary to the production of print-ready publications and other print media. You will learn the language of print production, be introduced to the studio skills/equipment, work with a computer/laser printer/scanner, and produce one/two-color projects. You will learn the fundamentals of paper specifying, print buying, proofing and meeting and managing production deadlines.
Topical Outline:
1. Major printing processes
2. Digital prepress methods
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the basic concepts of how the major printing processes work
2. Understand production methods and digital prepress methods
3. Estimate paper costs for production and printing
Prerequisites:
GRPH 1101,
GRPH 1130, and
GRPH 1140