Description:

This course is a continuation of the Production Methods course, providing experience in digital prepress and electronic production techniques. The student will apply production skills to problems of professional scope and complexity, including specialty processes, trapping and color separation. Preparation of graphic files for screen presentation and for the Web will be explored. This course is typically offered in the spring semester only. 6 hrs. lecture and studio/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $200 to $400.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Delineate the role of the artist/designer when preparing production art.
2. Demonstrate teamwork skills.
3. Define and explain printing terms and techniques.
4. Make informed production decisions concerning appropriate combinations of elements in a production job.
5. Select the appropriate digital tools and software applications necessary to satisfy established project specifications.
6. Demonstrate preparation of all aspects of mechanical art from rough copy to the finished piece for a variety of production jobs including spot color and four-color process.
7. Demonstrate advanced skills in the use of professional tools, materials and equipment commonly used for electronic production.
8. Identify important information needed to solve specific production problems.
9. Recognize and demonstrate productive attitudes and work habits in the studio/lab.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. The Production Artist's Job
   A. Define, compare and contrast traditional and digital production
methods.
   B. Describe the importance and methods of collaboration and teamwork
essential for the production artist. 

II. Professional Vocabulary and Sources of Information
   A. Employ essential professional vocabulary.
      1. Traditional
      2. Digital
   B. Employ appropriate sources of information.
      1. Books and Periodicals
      2. Organizations
      3. Service Bureaus
      4. Printers

III. Preparing Art for Production at All Stages
   A. Research and assemble basic materials for the project.
   B. Develop layout(s).
   C. Utilize copyfitting, appropriate measurements and correct markup.
   D. Generate typography.
   E. Describe consultation with art director, client and printer as
needed.
   F. Generate the mechanical (final art for printing).
   G. Employ electronic prepress techniques:
      1. Spot color trapping and separation
      2. Four color process trapping and separation
      3. Preparing graphics for the Web
      4. Preparing presentation graphics (for the computer screen)
   H. Demonstrate costing the job.

IV. Production Procedures
   A. Demonstrate general procedures.
      1. Folds
      2. Bleeds
      3. Binding
   B. Demonstrate specialty procedures.
      1. Embossing
      2. Die cuts
      3. Three-dimensional construction
   C. Demonstrate color trapping.
      1. Spot or match color
      2. Four color process
   D. Demonstrate color separation.
      1. Spot or match color
      2. Four color process

V. Production Issues
   A. Employ appropriate tools.
   B. Employ appropriate materials.
   C. Employ appropriate equipment.
   D. Employ appropriate processes.
   E. Employ appropriate techniques.
   F. Distinguish between digital and traditional methodologies.

VI. The Process for Preparing and Printing a Job
   A. Complete costing of the job.
   B. Produce film separations.
   C. Produce color match proof.
   D. Define plate preparation.
   E. Define press preparation.

VII. Attitudes and Work Habits
   A. Identify and develop positive attitudes toward tasks and fellow
employees appropriate for the workplace, including giving and accepting
criticism and praise.
   B. Identify and develop productive work habits, including attending to
detail, completing tasks, maintaining the work setting and recording
data.
   C. Identify and develop collaborative/teamwork skills, including
solving problems in groups, building consensus and responding to
supervision.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Project #1         25% 
Project #2         25%
Project #3         25%
Studio Performance 25%
Total             100%

Grades for projects will be based on project objectives and competencies
evaluated in class critiques, evaluation forms and individual
conferences.

Studio performance grade is based on the student's attendance record,
degree of productivity, ability to work independently and level of
participation in class critiques. 

Grade scale: 
      4.0  = A 
      3.75 = A-    
      3.25 = B+
      3.0  = B
      2.75 = B-   
      2.25 = C+
      2.0  = C
      1.75 = C-
      1.25 = D+
      1.0  = D
below 1.0  = F

Semester Grade: total grade averaged to A, B, C, D or F.

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.