4 Units, 3 lecture, 3 lab

Advanced production methods of graphic communications systems with emphasis on printed material. Students will generate and execute printed materials for their portfolio.

A. Review of Processes
1. Camera/Image Setting
2. Contact vacuum frame
3. Plate maker
4. Register
5. Imposition methods
6. Masking
7. Proofing

B. Project work
1. Offset printing
2. Relief - die c utting, perforating, scoring
C. Process color image assembly
D. Offset process color printing
E. Carbonless forms
F. Envelope printing
G. Duplicator adjustments
H. Lithographic Inks
1. Components
2. Additives
3. Reducers, driers
4. Pantone color matching system

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