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Apr 19, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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ART 236 - Digital Pre-Press
Description: Preparation of computer files for submission to a digital and off-set printer. Emphasis on final output and terminology. Application of design principles.
Prerequisites: ART 131 and ART 137
Credits: 2
Lecture: 2
Course Content:
- Pre-press workflow and terminology
- Color-file management
- Preflight and repair of Adobe InDesign files
- Paper, binding, and finishing
- Press-ready files
- Adobe InDesign advanced skills
- Formal elements and principles of design
- Historical and contemporary art examples
- Critique
Learning Outcomes:
- Create a multi-page publication for offset printing. (1-7)
- Create final Acrobat PDFs for upload to client or printer. (3, 5, 6)
- Choose paper, binding and finishing. (4)
- Identify, analyze and utilize the formal elements and principles of design. (6, 7)
- Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts. (8)
- Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate. (1, 9)
Required Assessment:
- Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.
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