COM2165 Printing 2

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

Description: Students develop printing skills and create a finished product that demonstrates an ability to reproduce multicolour graphics for use on selected media; e.g., banners, signs, T-shirts, uniforms, posters, ceramics, plastics, decals.
Prerequisite: COM1165: Printing 1
Parameters: Access to layout tables, tools and materials and/or computers with graphic layout capabilities and to one or more types of image or printing reproduction equipment/facilities.
Supporting courses: COM2035: Raster Graphics 1 COM2045: Vector Graphics 1

Outcomes The student will:

1 explore various multicolour printing techniques on a variety of media
2 prepare visual images for printing by various methods
- 2.1 prepare a layout using type and/or images suitable for printing reproduction by applying appropriate design elements and principles
- 2.2 identify the printing or reproduction options available and suggest the most appropriate one for reproducing the designed layout
- 2.3 select a printing/reproduction method and prepare master(s) for reproduction using that method
3 reproduce a multicolour graphic using two or more printing methods
- 3.1 place image colours accurately with the aid of registration marks/guides
- 3.2 ensure proper adhesion to the media
- 3.3 finish reproductions as required using appropriate equipment; e.g., curing, drying, trimming, collating, pad making, stitching
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 the effective use of the reproduction method used to complete assignments
  - 5.1.2 the quality of the finished product(s)
  - 5.1.3 how the elements and principles of design help facilitate good composition in his or her work
  - 5.1.4 areas of concern/difficulty (if applicable)
  - 5.1.5 meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language
  - 5.1.6 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 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 8.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 8.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities