Standard |
PGT 115 – Image Output and Preflight
Introduces the students to the study of image output and assembly. Topics include: safety, basic film assembly, film processing/chemistry, basic multicolor assembly, outputting files, film composition and contacting, proofing and plate making, registration methods, and output control (preflighting), imposition, trapping, color proofing and calibration/quality control.
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Competency Areas |
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Class |
3 |
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Basic Film Assembly |
D. Lab |
4 |
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Film Processing/Chemistry |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Basic Multicolor Assembly |
Credit |
6 |
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Outputting Files |
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Film Composition and Contacting Proofing and Plate Making Registration Methods Output Control (Preflighting) Imposition Trapping Color Proofing Calibration/Quality Control |
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Prerequisite: |
Program admission |
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Competency |
After completing this section, the student will: |
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D.Lab |
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SAFETY/Work Ethics |
2 |
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0 |
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Definition of print shop safety |
Identify and locate safety equipment |
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Identify safety in operation procedures |
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Read and comprehend MSDS sheets/color code labels |
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Demonstrate safety operation in procedures |
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Definition of work ethics principles |
Identify principles of work ethics |
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Perform work ethics principles |
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Demonstrate work ethics principles |
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FILE FORMATS |
4 |
5 |
4 |
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Define various file formats |
Identify file format selection and usage |
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Demonstrate file format selection and usage |
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Perform file format selection and usage |
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Define file conversion methods |
Identify file conversion procedures |
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Demonstrate file conversion procedures |
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Perform file conversion procedures |
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PHOTO MANIPULATION SOFTWARE |
4 |
5 |
4 |
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Define various photo manipulation software |
Identify usage of various photo manipulation software |
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Demonstrate usage of various photo manipulation software |
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Perform usage of various photo manipulation software |
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HALFTONE THEORY |
4 |
5 |
4 |
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Define halftone theory |
Identify halftoning techniques |
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Demonstrate halftoning techniques |
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Perform halftoning techniques |
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QUALITY CONTROL AND CALIBRATION |
4 |
5 |
4 |
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Define quality control and calibration devices and techniques |
Identify quality control and calibration techniques |
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Demonstrate quality control and calibration techniques |
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Perform quality control and calibration techniques |
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DIGITAL INPUT |
3 |
5 |
4 |
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Definition of scanning methods |
Identify scanning equipment |
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Identify scanning software |
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Demonstrate scanning methods |
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Perform scanning methods |
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Define OCR |
Identify OCR software |
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Demonstrate OCR software |
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Perform OCR software |
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Define resolution |
Identify different resolution types |
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Demonstrate different resolution applications |
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Perform different resolution applications |
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DIGITAL MANIPULATION |
3 |
5 |
4 |
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Define digital manipulation |
Identify digital manipulation software and techniques |
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Demonstrate digital manipulation techniques |
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Perform digital manipulation techniques |
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Define tools and procedures of sizing/scaling |
Identify various methods of sizing/scaling |
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Demonstrate various methods of sizing/scaling |
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Perform various methods of sizing/scaling |
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Define resolution |
Identify different resolution types |
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Demonstrate different resolution applications |
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Perform different resolution applications |
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DIGITAL OUTPUT |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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Define digital output equipment and techniques |
Identify digital output techniques |
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Demonstrate digital output techniques |
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Perform digital output techniques |
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Define resolution |
Identify different resolution types |
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Demonstrate different resolution applications |
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Perform different resolution applications |
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INDUSTRY PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES/STANDARDS |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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Define industry production techniques/standards |
Identify industry production techniques/standards |
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Demonstrate industry production techniques/standards |
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Perform industry production techniques/standards |
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Suggested Resources |
rev.04/07/03 (05/20/03)