GCC 1260 Printing Processes
Course Information
| Course Number | GCC 1260 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Printing Processes |
| Description | This course is designed to acquaint the learner with the fundamentals of printing ink on various substrates. Coursework includes terminology, equipment and safety. The principles of offset lithography, screen, laser and inkjet printing are stressed in a hands-on laboratory atmosphere. Basic prep and post-press processes are also stressed in this course. (Prerequisites: GCC 1120 Graphic Software 1 and GCC 1130 Layout and Typography) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 112 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 28 Hours |
| Lab | 3 Credits, 84 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: GCC 1120 Graphic Software 1 and GCC 1130 Layout and Typography
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Prepare digital layouts for print.
- Compare various substrates and media for printing.
- Discover the various printing processes within the industry.
- Recognize components of printing equipment.
- Perform proofing and plating outputs.
- Operate various printing equipment.
- Interpret the bindery and finishing functions.
- Operate various bindery and finishing equipment.
- Perform maintenance on equipment.
- Discover emerging trends in the printing and finishing portion of the industry.
- Interpret various color models used within the industry.
- Demonstrate safe work habits.
- Demonstrate teamwork attributes while working within the labs.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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