GA1210 - Pre-press Technology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to students enrolled in the BCommunication Design degree.

This subject introduces students to the printing process and examines the ways in which design work is prepared for graphic reproduction utilising conventional and digital printing technologies.Topics covered fall into three key areas: An overview of the history of reprographic techniques and technologies.|Selecting and preparing illustrative material.|The printing press.|

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the School for details.

Learning Outcomes

• ability to liaise with pre-press, production and print professionals;
• ability to produce a colour separation for two, three and four colour work;
• ability to take a limited colour design from visual to print ready stage;
• achieve an appropriate level of technical proficiency;
• awareness of the rate of technological change and ability to respond in an appropriate manner;
• familiarity with all aspects of pre-press and printing;
• familiarity with professional expectations and obligations;
• understand a range of print and production terminologies;
• understand the difference between additive and subtractive colour models.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively.

Prerequisites:

Portfolio or GA1120

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator:	arjvw
Lecturer:	jc156213.
Contact hours:	13 hours 13 hours 26 hours
Assessment:	(20%); (80%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	In order to establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept and work submitted by students with an attendance of less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval has been obtained in writing from the lecturer.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.