COM1165 Printing 1

Introductory · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description: Students are introduced to basic layout and design techniques as well as to various print reproduction processes using a positive or negative master such as digital, offset, screen, vinyl plotting, wide format and laser cutting.
Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition
Parameters: Access to layout tables, tools and materials and/or computers with graphic layout capabilities, and to one or more types of printing equipment/facilities.
Supporting courses: COM1015: Media

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify the basic characteristics and applications of layout, medium and printing methods
- 1.1 identify appropriate design techniques for various output media typically used in the print industry; e.g., digital, offset, screen, vinyl plotting, wide format, sublimation and laser cutting
- 1.2 use appropriate technical terminology in describing equipment, techniques, processes and procedures
- 1.3 examine a minimum of three standard printing techniques; e.g., digital, offset, screen, vinyl plotting, wide format and laser cutting
2 apply design and printing techniques used in the production of graphic project(s)
- 2.1 select appropriate finished media; e.g., paper, plastic, ceramic, wood, cloth
- 2.2 apply basic design principles
- 2.3 create an appropriate design meeting criteria dictated by selected output media
- 2.4 reproduce the graphic using appropriate methods; e.g., silkscreen, offset press
3 demonstrate a working knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) safety standards and responsible environmental and workplace procedures; e.g., personal protective equipment (PPE), chemical handling
4 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
5 present a selection of work completed in this course to an audience
- 5.1 discuss work regarding:
  - 5.1.1 how the elements and principles of design help facilitate good composition in his or her work
  - 5.1.2 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., quality, uniqueness
  - 5.1.3 areas of concern/difficulty (if applicable)
  - 5.1.4 meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language
  - 5.1.5 the use of tools and equipment
- 5.2 participate in peer/teacher assessment
- 5.3 add the selected work to a portfolio
6 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 6.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 6.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
7 demonstrate basic competencies
- 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 7.1.1 communicate
  - 7.1.2 manage information
  - 7.1.3 use numbers
  - 7.1.4 think and solve problems
- 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 7.2.2 be responsible
  - 7.2.3 be adaptable
  - 7.2.4 learn continuously
  - 7.2.5 work safely
- 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 7.3.1 work with others
  - 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
8 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
- 8.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
- 8.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices