Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2008-2009

PRINTING TECHNOLOGY
(BTS DIVISION)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
PITPT-101 INTRODUCTION TO PRINTING TECHNOLOGY 2   Introduces students to Graphic Arts/Printing
      Technology. Includes a short history of
      communication followed by a general overview of
      prepress and preparation basics, printing
      processes, digital imaging, finishing and binding,
      workflow, publishing, new media, typography, and
      design.  Students will also look at the future of
      communications, new issues in the field, and
      current industry trends.
 
PITPT-115 DIGITAL IMAGE PREPARATION 3   This course presents the concept of high end
      printing utilizing Adobe PageMaker.  Printed
      materials need to be laid out for press production
      and finishing procedures-students will "work
      backwards" with the total printing production in
      mind. Students will understand crop marks,
      document size, press sheet size, among other basic
      needs in the print world.
      Pre-requisites: PITPT 101 and CTTPT 110 or
      permission of instructor.
 
PITPT-131 OFFSET PRESS I 7   Introductory offset presswork and pressroom
      procedures, including feeding and delivery
      systems, press adjustments, chemistry, papers, and ink.
       
PITPT-133 FINISHING AND BINDING 3   Theory and practice in basic bindery and finishing
      operations including cutting, folding, drilling,
      stitching, binding, scoring and perforating.
PITPT-190 DIRECTED STUDY IN PRINTING 1 6  
PITPT-191 WORKSHOP IN PRINTING TECHNOLOGY 1 6  
PITPT-192 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PRINTING TECHNOLOGY 1 6  
PITPT-194 INTERNSHIP IN PRINTING TECHNOLOGY 1 12  
PITPT-201 ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGE PREPARATION 4   Advanced digital preparation methods, emphasizing
      system and file management, file compression and
      conversion, and network operating systems.  This
      course teaches the function and usage of digital
      imagesetters and to identify and compare digital
      proofing systems.  Students will demonstrate the
      ability to preflight and apply file repair
      procedures.
      Pre-requisite: PITPT 115 or permission of
      instructor.

 

PITPT-202 Adobe Photoshop 3   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,