Maricopa Community Colleges  ADA114   19944-19946 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/22/94
ADA114 19944-19946 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Graphics Printing Processes
Printing methods, skill development in planning and layout, composition methods, proofing and correction, color process, image carrier preparation. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ADA114   19944-19946 Graphics Printing Processes
1. Describe the major printing processes, their uses, costs and limitations. (I)
2. Describe the complete offset lithography process. (I)
3. Explain production of major printing processes and produce art for printing processes. (II, III)
4. Define and use the terminology of the printing industry. (IV)
5. Explain use of varied paper including characteristics and cost. (V)
6. Run current image generation and conversion equipment. (VI)
7. Estimate a print job and choose an appropriate printing company. (VII)
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ADA114   19944-19946 Graphics Printing Processes
    I. Major printing processes - characteristics
        A. Offset lithography
        B. Gravure
        C. Letterpress, flexography
        D. Screen process
        E. Electrostatic
      II. Benefits and restrictions of the major printing processes
          A. Production
          B. Quantity
          C. Cost
          D. Quality
          E. Products printed
        III. Printing and designers
            A. Design for different processes
            B. Production for different processes
          IV. Estimating and trade terminology (jargon)
              A. Definitions
              B. Use
            V. Paper
                A. Type of stock
                B. Weight of stock
                C. Grain
                D. Cost
                E. Usage
              VI. Equipment
                  A. Design
                  B. Estimating
                  C. Printer relations
                  D. Production
                  E. Prepress
                  F. Stripping
                  G. Platemaking
                  H. Running the press
                VII. Company selection
                    A. Estimate
                    B. Interviewing
                    C. Selecting
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