DAR 230 - Production Techniques for Print

1. Demonstrate production workflow using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign. 
2. Prepare for trim, bleed, color, and special finishes. 
3. Describe paper stock and budget considerations. 
4. Prepare single and multi-page documents for printing. 
5. Discuss terminology and communicating with a print shop.
6. Work in a professional environment adhering to deadlines. 

1. Workflow using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign
   1. Consistent color specifications
   2. File formats
   3. Font considerations
   4. Link files
2. Trim, Bleed, Color, Special Finishes
   1. Document size and bleed
   2. Spot and (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) CMYK color
   3. Varnish, foil, and die cut preparation
3. Paper Stock and Budget
   1. Paper weights, finishes, and color
   2. Budget considerations in paper, quantity, and color
4. Single and Multi-Page Documents
   1. Single and two-sided printing
   2. Printing spreads
   3. Folding and binding considerations
5. Terminology and Communicating with Print Shops
   1. Production and printing terms
   2. Vendor relationships