ART291AB—Digital Prepress II
Fall 2005 • Section 5452 • 1 Credit
Dates: September 29–November 1 (Five weeks)
Day, Time, Location: Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.–9:40 p.m. (MU1-105) & Thursday, 7:00 p.m.–9:40 p.m. (HT1—Macintosh)
Instructor: Randy Sasaki
E-mail: randy.sasaki@gcmail.maricopa.edu
Required Texts
Graphic Designer's Digital Printing and Prepress Handbook
Constance Sidles
Rockport Publishers, Inc.
2001
ISBN 1-56496-774-3
Required Materials
External storage device (Thumb drive)
Official Course Description
Foundation in the use of trapping and stripping software for the desktop. Use of electronic page layout techniques including registration, spot colors, and the basics of trapping and stripping. Emphasis on the use of prepress concepts. Prerequisites: ART291AA or permission of instructor
MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Edit and reformat graphics for color separation. (I)
2. Design a multi-page publication (newsletter), four-color separation, trapping (spreads and chokes) that includes style specifications, art work, scaling, and halftones. (II)
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Trapping Procedures, Single Page Flyer
A. Color separations
B. Spreads
C. Chokes
II. Multi-page Publication (Newsletter)
A. Four-color separation
1. Spreads
2. Chokes
3. Registration marks
B. Style specifications
C. Art work
D. Scaling
E. Halftones
F. Hardcopy
Attendance and Participation
Students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled class periods. More than two (2) unexcused absences may result in a withdrawal. Students are responsible to make up work missed due to absence. Active participation is imperative with projects, critiques and labs. Completed assignments must reflect work done in labs. Lack of participation may result in lower letter grade.
Evaluation and Grading
Students will receive the grade they earn from a combination of attendance, class participation, and the completion of all course requirements. This includes exercises, preliminary work and final projects. Grades will lower 5 points for each day late, except with an excused absence. Attention to detail in presentation of final projects is expected. (A=100-92, B=91-84, C=83-72, D=71-60, F=59 or lower.)
Projects/Assignments
This is a project-based class. It is strongly recommended that you back up your files regularly. Do not trust the server. A “thumb” drive is recommended. Students may use printed, televised, or internet images with the understanding that they may not be reproduced commercially without permission from the owner.
We are planning to visit an offset litho print shop. If there is a reason why you cannot go on a field trip, please contact your instructor.
Classroom Guidelines
Students are expected to be respectful with each other. Please ask questions if there is anything you do not understand. You are encouraged to discuss projects with each other in class as long as you are not disruptive to others. No chemicals are to be used in class. Cell phones & pagers must be turned off during class.
Students with Disabilities
Please inform the instructor of any special needs or considerations. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, notify the Disability Services & Resources Office, located at SPS 31. Phone: 623.845.3080
Information subject to change. Instructor may make revisions at any time.
ART291AB—Digital Prepress II
Syllabus Agreement
I acknowledge that I have received and read the course syllabus. I understand the academic and attendance requirements/policies. I am familiar with the Maricopa Community college student requirements. I understand that I am responsible for making up any missed work, and meeting project deadlines. If any of the requirements are a hardship, financially or in any other way, it is my responsibility to notify the instructor of what needs I have ahead of time or at the time the project is assigned.
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