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Comparing portable document file (PDF) format to native files for proofs

Describing various file formats and their extensions

Describing the difference between a roster image and a vector graphic

Explain the purpose of a folding dummy and imposition.

Image Capture and Digital File Output

Describe uses of image capture and digital file output equipment and processes, including basic scanning and digital camera hardware and digital platemaking equipment for offset plates.

Identifying the difference between line art and continuous tone originals, trapping and proofing, and hard and soft proofs

Color Theory

Explain color usage in graphic arts technology.

Press and Bindery Operations

Identify basic press systems quality control devices.

Identify padding equipment materials and hand tools, stapling and stitching equipment and supplies, punching and drilling equipment and tools, folding equipment, collating equipment, die cut equipment, and embossing equipment.

Explaining different binding methods and applications, including case binding, perfect binding, saddle stitching, and lay flat binding

Describing the mailing and distribution process of printed products

Recognizing the basic procedures used to produce die cut, embossed, and foil products

Describe basic bindery operations in graphic arts.

Identifying advantages and disadvantages of in-line, off-line, and near-line finishing

Identifying basic paper types, including weights, grades, grain directions, and classifications used in the printing industry

Creating basic folds for printed products

Creating a basic paper cut from a parent sheet and a master cutting diagram for making cuts

Utilizing punching and drilling equipment

Demonstrating side, saddle-stitched, or stapled products

Measurement and Basic Mathematics

Calculate measurements for graphic arts technology, including line dimensions for printing, type in points and line length, volume for mixing chemicals, and original images for reduction and enlargement.

Solve mathematics problems related to graphic arts, including type calculations, liquid measurements, conversion problems, and paper-cutting calculations.

Determining volume for mixing chemicals in pressroom

Job Search and Interpersonal Skills

Describe desirable work ethics and habits needed for the graphic arts industry.

Research career options in the graphic arts industry.

Evaluate job opportunities to include wages, benefits, and employment responsibilities in the graphic arts industry.

Describe a commercial printing operation and its production department following research and industry site visits.

Digital File Preparation

Orientation

Identify basic principles of design for graphic arts.

Identify digital image file types and resolutions.