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PITPT-101 |
INTRODUCTION TO PRINTING
TECHNOLOGY |
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Introduces students to
Graphic Arts/Printing |
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Technology. Includes a short
history of |
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communication followed by a
general overview of |
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prepress and preparation
basics, printing |
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processes, digital imaging,
finishing and binding, |
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workflow, publishing, new
media, typography, and |
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design. Students will also
look at the future of |
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communications, new issues
in the field, and |
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current industry trends.
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PITPT-115 |
DIGITAL IMAGE PREPARATION |
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This course presents the
concept of high end |
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printing utilizing Adobe
PageMaker. Printed |
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materials need to be laid
out for press production |
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and finishing
procedures-students will
"work |
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backwards" with the total
printing production in |
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mind. Students will
understand crop marks, |
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document size, press sheet
size, among other basic |
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needs in the print world. |
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Pre-requisites: PITPT
101 and CTTPT 110 or |
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permission of instructor.
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PITPT-119
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ADOBE INDESIGN
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3
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Students will explore and
use Adobe InDesign in a
print production workflow
with special attention to
prepress activities.
Whether switching from other
page
layout programs, or
learning layout for the
first time,
this course
will cover all the basics
used in the real-
world
process of creating
documents, working with text
and objects, applying
formatting and styles,
placing
images, managing
color, and outputting files. |
PITPT-129
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ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
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3
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Adobe Illustrator is a
sophisticated graphics
program
capable of
creating complex and
attractive illustrations
with type effects, including
logos, advertisements and
other illustrations.
Students will learn basic
drawing,
coloring, and
editing. The student will
then advance to
transparency, type, advanced
path tools, special
effects and more. |
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PITPT-131 |
OFFSET PRESS I |
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Introductory offset
presswork and pressroom |
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procedures, including
feeding and delivery |
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systems, press adjustments,
chemistry, papers, and ink. |
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PITPT-133 |
FINISHING AND BINDING |
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Theory and practice in basic
bindery and finishing |
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operations including
cutting, folding, drilling, |
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stitching, binding, scoring
and perforating. |
PITPT-139
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
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3
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Students will explore and
use Adobe Photoshop for
photo editing. Instruction
includes an overview of the
software, including
simple functions such as
managing
documents
and palettes, then moving on
to cover
more specific
topics such as image
adjustment and
manipulation, tonal and
color correction, brush
settings, cloning, healing,
and other advanced tools,
layers, masks, type,
blending modes, filters,
layer
effects, and much
more. |
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PITPT-190 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN PRINTING |
1 |
6 |
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PITPT-191 |
WORKSHOP IN PRINTING
TECHNOLOGY |
1 |
6 |
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PITPT-192 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN PRINTING
TECHNOLOGY |
1 |
6 |
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PITPT-194 |
INTERNSHIP IN PRINTING
TECHNOLOGY |
1 |
12 |
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PITPT-201 |
ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGE
PREPARATION |
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Advanced digital preparation
methods, emphasizing |
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system and file management,
file compression and |
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conversion, and network
operating systems. This |
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course teaches the function
and usage of digital |
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imagesetters and to identify
and compare digital |
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proofing systems. Students
will demonstrate the |
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ability to preflight and
apply file repair |
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procedures. |
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Pre-requisite: PITPT
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instructor. |
PITPT-202
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
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3
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This class is designed for
students who need to learn
the fundamentals of
Adobe Photoshop. The class
will
begin with an
overview of the software,
including
simple
functions such as managing
documents and
palettes.
More specific topics will
then be covered,
such as
image adjustment and
manipulation, tonal and
color correction, brush
settings, cloning, healing
and
other advanced tools
along with layers, masks,
type,
blending modes,
filters, and layer effects. |
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PITPT-202 |
Adobe Photoshop |
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This class is designed for
students who need to |
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learn the fundamentals of
Adobe Photoshop. The |
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class will begin with an
overview of the software, |
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including simple functions
such as managing |
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documents and palettes. More
specific topics will |
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then be covered, such as
image adjustment and |
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manipulation, tonal and
color correction, brush |
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settings, cloning, healing
and other advanced |
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tools along with layers,
masks, type, blending |
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modes, filters, and layer
effects. |
PITPT-209
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TYPOGRAPHY
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3
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Typography is the
cornerstone of graphic
design, but
many
beginning (and even
experienced) graphic
designers still have
difficulties selecting the
right type
for the job.
Students will learn how to
choose, size,
color and
integrate type into their
designs.
Pre-requisite: PITPT
229. |
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PITPT-211 |
ADVANCED PRINTING TECHNIQUES |
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Application of knowledge and
skills learned in |
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previous courses to produce
printed projects. |
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Specialization in areas of
offset press, |
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typesetting and paste-up, or
camera. |
PITPT-219
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PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING
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3
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Introduces the student to an
overview of the global
advertising industry,
providing the fundamentals
for
developing, creating
and implementing advertising
campaigns based on
strategic marketing
principles
and planning.
The ongoing development and
evolution
of brand
advertising and integrated
marketing
communications
strategies with tactical
executions
will be
examined, including: public
relations, word of
mouth, guerilla,
experiential, online, viral
and blog marketing. |
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PITPT-221 |
PRINTING MANAGEMENT |
3 |
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Application of knowledge and
skills learned in |
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previous courses to manage
all printshop |
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functions; computer
estimating program based on |
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cost centers is assembled
and tested. |
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PITPT-228 |
TECHNICAL LAYOUT AND
IMPOSITION |
3 |
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The importance of imposition
and trapping will be |
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emphasized in this course
that is intended to be |
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used as a bridge between the
digital techniques |
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used for imposition today
and the traditional |
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photomechanical approach
used for most of the 20th |
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century. The course
material will lead students |
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through the vocabulary,
tools, and processes of |
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image assembly, presenting
the details of this |
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vanishing profession while
illuminating the ways |
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in which these historic
techniques connect to the |
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computer-based workflow of
today. Students will |
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learn imposition and
trapping standards, both |
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conventional and digital,
and know that they are |
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dictated by press and
bindery. Included will be |
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an introduction to current
digital imposition and |
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digital trapping software.
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PITPT-229
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PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN I
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3
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This course will introduce
students to the basic
principles of design. The
focus will be on hierarchy
and
the organization of
text and images. Students
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create solutions to
various design problems by
completing a series of
projects throughout the
semester. There will be a
combination of lectures
and hands-on activities. |
PITPT-245
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BUSINESS SIDE OF CREATIVITY
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3
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Every year the market for
creative services expands,
but the competition is
increasing even faster.
Today,
success hinges
not on talent alone, but on
a
thorough understanding
of the business side of
creativity. This course will
give students a
comprehensive look at what
it takes to run a small
graphic design or
communications business.
There will
be a
particular focus on
practical applications such
as
contracts,
pricing, and tax issues. |
PITPT-254
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PHOTOSHOP PHOTOGRAPHY
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3
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Students will explore and
use Adobe Photoshop to
enhance digital photography.
This class follows a
photographer’s digital
workflow, starting with
essential
color
management decisions and
organizing images
with
Adobe Bridge. Students will
then move on to
processing Camera RAW files,
enhancing tone and
color
as well as correcting
imperfections. Students
will learn how to prepare
the images for output and
client reviews.
Prerequisite: PITPT 139
or permission of instructor. |
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PITPT-290 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN PRINTING |
1 |
6 |
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PITPT-291 |
WORKSHOP IN PRINTING
TECHNOLOGY |
1 |
6 |
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PITPT-292 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN PRINTING |
1 |
6 |
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PITPT-294 |
INTERNSHIP IN PRINTING
TECHNOLOGY |
1 |
12 |
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PITPT-296 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
PRINTING |
1 |
12 |
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TECHNOLOGY |
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PITPT-329
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PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN II
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3
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Students will continue
exploring the principles of
design. The knowledge
and confidence gained in
Principles of Design I will
allow students to take on
more sophisticated
projects.
Pre-requisite: PITPT
229. |
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PITPT-390 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN PRINTING |
1 |
6 |
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PITPT-391 |
WORKSHOP IN PRINTING
TECHNOLOGY |
1 |
6 |
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PITPT-392 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN PRINTING |
1 |
6 |
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PITPT-394 |
INTERNSHIP IN PRINTING
TECHNOLOGY |
1 |
12 |
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PITPT-490 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN PRINTING |
1 |
6 |
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PITPT-491 |
WORKSHOP IN PRITING
TECHNOLOGY |
1 |
6 |
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PITPT-492 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN PRINTING |
1 |
6 |
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PITPT-494 |
INTERNSHIP IN PRINTING
TECHNOLOGY |
1 |
12 |
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PITPT-496 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
PRINTING |
1 |
12 |
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TECHNOLOGY |
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