Some time will also be spent on coating, printing and other uses of paper. The student should acquire a basic understanding of the nature and scope of the paper industry. A working knowledge of printing and converting will be provided for Paper Science and Engineering students. Printability and related performance factors of substrates along with converting equipment and processes will be stressed. An introductory course describing the printing industry.
Work is undertaken in copy preparation, composition, photocopy, presswork, and bindery.
A comparison of all printing methods will be included. Lithography and screen process printing will be stressed. The principles of design and typography are studied and applied to the completion of a printed job. Practical experience in the elements of design, tools, and methods used by the graphic artist are included. The fundamentals of black and white reproduction photography will be stressed.