Also covered are the classifications of and the procedures for estimating and purchasing these materials. Writing a research paper is a required component of the course. Students will use TrapWise and PressWise software to prepare and impose images for presswork. Calculating wastage and preparing quotations will also be studied. Students will create an efficient production plan for printing a variety of finished products and will be able to estimate the materials and labor costs for performing the operation.
Emphasis is on deriving prices from production standards and hourly rates.
The course also includes an in-depth study of densitometry, colorimetry, and the basics of color management including ICC profiles. Special emphasis is placed on its use to generate and create professional quality technical drawings and business graphics. Adobe Illustrator, 7.0 software for the Macintosh is applied in the course. Individual and team projects are emphasized. Techniques used to identify, measure, and reduce variability are examined with the goal of ensuring quality in both the press and the pre-press production areas.