Title: Graphic Imaging Technology I (11154-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Gaining an Overview of Graphic Imaging Technology (GIT)
  Define the role of graphics in today's society.
  Describe the value of print in the current communications landscape.
  Assess examples of different types of communications mediums.
  Identify print markets and types of printing businesses.
  Identify printing’s ranking among other manufacturing industries.
  Describe the major printing processes.
  Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each major printing process.
  List typical products produced by each major process.
  Define the business components of a typical printing organization.
  List the stages of a typical technical production flow in order, from initial concept to finished product.
  Describe the responsibilities, training, and education required for major occupations in the graphic communications industry.
  Identify basic salary/wage expectations for specific occupations in the graphic communications industry.
  Describe basic production equipment used in a commercial printing plant.
  Identify employment opportunities for people with graphic communications skills.
  Identify major printing industry associations.
  Describe counterfeiting and copyright laws.
Practicing Environmental Health, Safety, and First Aid
  Describe the location(s) and the use of emergency alarms, fire extinguishers, and other fire safety equipment in the facility.
  List the safety rules involving flammable liquids.
  List the steps to be taken in case of an injury in the lab.
  Identify the location(s) of first-aid kit(s) and eye-wash station(s).
  Interpret a safety data sheet (SDS).
  Describe personal protective equipment (PPE) where needed.
  Describe safety procedures appropriate for operating various equipment.
  Describe the approved dress code for safe operation, including necessary PPE.
  Pass a general lab safety test with a score of 100 percent.
  Demonstrate compliance with approved methods for the collection and disposal or recycling of waste materials.
  Follow instructions on warning labels.
  Identify the safety color code.
  Comply with school graphics lab rules and regulations.
Preparing Digital Images and Files
  Identify common components of a page.
  Proofread and edit a page of text, adjusting as specified by instructor.
  Define page layout, image editing and illustration.
  List professional software applications.
  Describe office/home-based software applications.
  Create a page that includes fonts, styles, margins, indents, tabs, photographs, and illustrations using professional layout software.
  Define red, green, and blue (RGB) and cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK) color reproduction.
  Identify the basic principles of design.
  Identify professional pre-media software applications and their uses.
  Describe the difference between a raster image and a vector graphic.
  Explain the image resolution requirements for various uses (i.e., screen vs. print vs. press).
  Describe various storage types, including their advantages and disadvantages.
  Explain the significance of portable document format (PDF) as it pertains to the graphic communications industry.
  Explain the difference between supplying PDF files vs. native files for print.
  Describe emerging technologies and how they relate to the graphic communications industry.
  Identify various file formats and their extensions.
  Explain the purpose of a folding dummy.
  Explain the purpose of imposition.
Understanding Image Capture
  Explain basic scanning hardware.
  Demonstrate scanner/program operations for various types of artwork and typed materials.
  Demonstrate saving scanned images into a specified file format.
  Demonstrate digital camera operations for image capture.
  Import digital images from an image-capture device into the computer.
  Download a digital image from a stock-photography website or CD.
  Explain the difference between line art and continuous-tone originals.
  Collect examples of four-printed color applications.
  Compare color quality reproduction requirements of four printed color applications.
Understanding Color Theory
  Explain the use of color digitally vs. in print.
  Explain the Pantone color process.
  Explain rich black.
  Explain the effect of lighting on color perception.
  (Optional) Explain the effect of the surround on color perception.
  Explain the significance of standard viewing conditions in the graphic arts industry.
  Identify different types of graphics.
  Explain the influence of the substrate on color reproduction.
  Identify non-traditional specialty substrates.
  Gather examples of pulp, plastic, and metal-based substrates.
  Contrast color reproduction viewed on digital display (e.g., monitor, television, tablet, smartphone) vs. print.
Understanding Digital File Output
  Describe how content may be published digitally.
  Explain the process of trapping and the reasons why it is necessary.
  Explain the purpose of proofing.
  Explain the difference between hard and soft proofs.
  Explain the difference between static output and variable output.
  Explain digital platemaking equipment for offset plates.
  Identify quality control marks.
  Describe preflighting.
  List common file issues found during preflight.
Understanding Offset and Digital Press Operations
  Identify fundamental safety press procedures.
  Identify basic press systems and their features.
  Describe quality control devices for a press.
  Describe types of 21st century printing equipment and their uses.
Finishing and Binding Printed Materials
  Describe the differences among in-line, off-line, and near-line finishing, including the advantages and disadvantages of each.
  List basic paper types, weights, grades, and classifications commonly used in the printing industry.
  Explain operational and safety features of a paper cutter.
  Explain the importance of grain direction of paper.
  Calculate basic paper cuts from a parent sheet, minimizing waste.
  Explain bleed requirements.
  Create an accurate master cutting diagram for making cuts.
  Identify padding equipment, materials, and hand tools.
  Identify stapling and stitching equipment, materials, and supplies.
  Identify punching/drilling equipment and tools.
  Identify folding equipment.
  Identify basic folds for printed products.
  Identify collating equipment.
  Identify die-cut, embossing, and foil-stamping products and the basic equipment and procedures used for each process.
  Explain binding methods and applications.
  Describe the mailing and distribution process.
  Debate sustainability of print vs. digital media.
  Describe Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified papers.
Using Measurement
  Measure linear dimensions for printing materials in inches and fractions of inches.
  Measure type in points and line length in picas.
  Measure volume for mixing chemicals for pressroom operations.
  Measure original images for reduction and enlargement, using various methods to determine the percentage for final reproduction.
Applying Basic Mathematics
  Solve basic linear measurement problems.
  Solve basic type calculation problems.
  Solve problems involving basic paper-cutting calculations.
  Solve problems involving conversion between inches and points.
  Solve word problems that require an understanding of estimating.
Using Job Application and Interpersonal Skills
  Describe work-ethic skills that should be exhibited by employees in the graphic communications industry.
  Describe the positive and negative influence of social media on a personal brand or perception.
  Demonstrate how to locate job listings through a variety of sources.
  Interpret the content of want ads and job postings.
  Write a personal résumé that highlights the candidate’s experience, skills, and talents, and includes references.
  Write a cover letter for a specific job.
  Customize a résumé and cover letter to match a job listing and employer.
  Complete an employment application form.
  Identify ways to prepare for a successful interview.
  Participate in a mock interview conducted by a teacher, parent, or student.
  Write a letter or email to follow up with a job interview.
  Evaluate an employment benefits package.
  Compare job opportunities, including wages, benefits, responsibilities, and potential career growth.
  Observe a commercial printing operation and identify production departments.
  Maintain a work portfolio.
Additional Course Information (for instructors only; do not publish for students).
  Student Competency Records
  8660 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8660 Credentials-Sequences-Clusters.pdf
  8660 Acknowledgments and Copyright Information.pdf