DAR 230 - Production Techniques for Print

4 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Preparation of artwork for printing. Includes production workflow using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign; trim, bleed, color, and special finishes; paper stock and budget, single and multi-page documents, and terminology and communicating with print shops.

Prerequisite(s): DAR 122, DAR 221, and DAR 226 or concurrent enrollment.

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Outline:

Workflow using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign
1. Consistent color specifications
2. File formats
3. Font considerations
4. Link files
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
Paper Stock and Budget
1. Paper weights, finishes, and color
2. Budget considerations in paper, quantity, and color
Single and Multi-Page Documents
1. Single and two-sided printing
2. Printing spreads
3. Folding and binding considerations
Terminology and Communicating with Print Shops
1. Production and printing terms
2. Vendor relationships