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GRDP 1063 - Imaging and Printing Methods

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
Course Description: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of print and printing methods. Topics include the development of graphic symbols, alphabets, and the first printing press; contemporary pre-press and printing technologies, such as screen printing, flexographic printing, and gravure; digital printing and computer type. Four required field trips are scheduled during the semester. Transportation is provided if needed.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Concurrently enrolled in GRDP 1015 , GRDP 1019 , and GRDP 1061  

Major Content
  1. The evolution of graphic symbols
  2. Traditional foundry type and letterpress printing
  3. Paper and Ink
  4. Digital pre-press and output
  5. Offset Printing
  6. Gravure Printing
  7. Screen Printing
  8. Flexographic printing
  9. Type and printing
  10. Photographic images and printing
  11. Digital printing
  12. Careers in the design and printing industry

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. explain the history and development of graphic symbols.
  2. explain the historical context of moveable metal type on contemporary typography and design.
  3. identify similarities and differences in contemporary printing technologies.
  4. perform prepress operations for several printing technologies.
  5. adapt their graphic designs to accommodate the strengths and limitations of different printing technologies.
  6. explore different career opportunities in the graphic design and printing industry.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None


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