The student formulates specifications, estimates and a procedural rationale for self-determined screen printed product. Student productions are organized as a portfolio consistent with the individual career objective that has been developed through previous screen printing course work. Four-color process screen printing with ultraviolet curing theory and practice is analyzed for application through student independent study course work. This course provides an in-depth study of the processes and techniques involved in the printing and converting of packaging and labeling materials. Laboratory applications include the design, preparation and flexographic printing and converting of various paper, foil and plastic substrates.
Emphasis is placed on establishing repeatability of the printing process by controlling variables.
Methods and techniques of quality assurance are implemented as an integral part in the production of flexographic printed products. A critical examination of the operations involved in the production of graphic materials for the purpose of determining costs of the operations to be included. The procedures necessary to assemble this information to produce estimates of typical printing matter are discussed. The identification and study of cost centers as they relate to the hour costs and ultimately to the selling price are examined. Students are required to prepare a number of cost estimates for the course.