Total Test Questions: 52 Levels: Grades Units of Credit:.50

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1 DESCRIPTION This course is designed to be a continuation of Introduction to Graphic Communications. The course prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge in the areas of design and layout, related computer software, safety, printing processes, finishing and binding, and professional skills. The course includes instruction in printing, printing equipment and operation, computer hardware, and software, digital imaging, print preparation, and electronic prepress. Total Test Questions: 52 Levels: Grades Units of Credit:.50 Prerequisites: Introduction to Graphic Communications STANDARDS, OBJECTIVES, AND INDICATORS STANDARD 1 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICS/PRINTING INDUSTRY. STANDARD 2 Define the role of graphic communications. Identify print markets and types of print businesses. Describe major contributions in the history of printing. Explore printing technologies. Demonstrate the technical production flow from idea to finished product. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND DEMONSTRATE SAFE PRACTICES. STANDARD 3 List safety rules involving chemicals and flammable liquids. Read, comprehend, and follow instructions on warning labels. List the steps to be taken in case of injury in the lab. Identify locations of first aid kit, eyewash station, and MSDS and safety equipment. Follow proper safety procedures and dress code when operating equipment. Demonstrate common sense when working with others. Pass general lab safety test. 13% of Exam Blueprint STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND DEMONSTRATE DESIGN PROCESSES. Understand the design process Page 1 of 5

2 STANDARD 4 Define the principles and elements of design. Identify typeface classifications and their uses. Describe the anatomy of type. Understand point size, leading, and alignment. Measure type size and line weight in points. Create a design for printing, applying the design process. 18% of Exam Blueprint STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND DEMONSTRATE COMPUTER SKILLS. Objective 8: Select appropriate software types (i.e. word processing, page layout, paint, and draw) and related applications. Identify software interface features (i.e. panels, menus, dialog boxes). Define hardware and hardware functions as they apply to the graphics industry. Understand digital publishing technology. Identify and determine appropriate file formats. Install fonts. Perform basic math skills. Create an interactive PDF. STANDARD 5 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND DEMONSTRATE PAGE LAYOUT. Demonstrate operation of tools, panels, and menus in a page layout application (i.e. InDesign). Change page layout software defaults. Define page layout elements (body text, display text, illustration, and white space). Demonstrate proper use of guides, margins, columns, gutters, and rows. Know basic paper sizes and orientations (i.e. letter and tabloid). Import and modify an image in a page layout program. Measure linear dimensions in inches and fractions of an inch to 1/16. Objective 8: Objective 9: Objective 10: Objective 11: Objective 12: Comprehend crop and registration marks. Define bleeds. Output color separations. Perform fraction to decimal conversions. Create multi-page layouts Page 2 of 5

3 STANDARD 6 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND DEMONSTRATE DIGITAL IMAGE EDITING. Objective 8: Objective 9: Objective 10: Objective 11: Demonstrate operation of tools, panels, and menus in an image editing application (i.e. Photoshop). Change image editing software defaults. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of raster images. Comprehend pixels, resolution, and interpolation. Compare line art, continuous tone, and halftone image types. Capture and image (e.g., digital camera or scanner). Understand metric prefixes as they relate to file size. Identify color modes and their uses (i.e. RGB and CMYK). Utilize multiple selection methods, layers, and channels. Solve mathematical equations as they relate to pixels. Edit a color raster image. STANDARD 7 7% of Exam Blueprint STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND DEMONSTRATE DIGITAL ILLUSTRATIONS. Demonstrate operation of tools, panels, and menus in an illustration application (i.e. Illustrator). Change illustration software and defaults. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of vector images. Comprehend process and spot colors. Define trapping. Solve ratio and percent equations. Create and modify a vector image. STANDARD 8 16% of Exam Blueprint STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND DEMONSTRATE PRINTING PROCESSES. Classify the major printing process (flexography, lithography, screen, gravure, and digital). Identify products produced by each of the major printing processes. Understand the concept of the image carrier for the major printing process Page 3 of 5

4 Identify other graphics communication processes (i.e. vinyl, engraving, embroidery, etc.). Know substrate and basic paper grades (i.e. bond and cover) Produce a multicolor product. STANDARD 9 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND DEMONSTRATE FINISHING AND BINDING PROCESSES. Define finishing. Identify finishing processes. Define binding. Identify binding processes. Finish or bind a product. STANDARD 10 STUDENTS WILL ENHANCE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS AS A PROFESSION AND WILL DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE. As a participating member of the SkillsUSA 1 student organization, complete the SkillsUSA Level 2 Professional Development Program. 1. Measure/modify short-term goals. 2. Identify stress sources. 3. Select characteristics of a positive image. 4. Demonstrate Government awareness. 5. Demonstrate awareness of professional organizations. 6. Apply team skills to a group project. 7. Observe and critique team skills at a local professional meeting. 8. Demonstrate business meeting skills. 9. Explore workplace ethics: codes of conduct. 10. Demonstrate social etiquette. 11. Complete survey for employment opportunities. 12. Review a professional journal and develop a three- to five-minute speech. 13. Complete a job application. 14. Assemble an employment portfolio. 15. Explore supervisory and management roles in an organization. 16. Conduct a worker interview. 1 SkillsUSA PDP requirements recommended Page 4 of 5

5 17. Perform a self-evaluation of proficiency in program competencies. Serve in the school s SkillsUSA chapter as a committee member. Display a professional attitude toward the instructor and peers Page 5 of 5

6 GRAPHICS COMMUNICATION - INTER (562) PERFORMANCE STANDARD EVALUATION CHECKLIST Student Name Instructor s Name School District Performance Rating Scale: Limited Skills..... Moderate Skills..High Skills Performance assessments may be completed and evaluated at any time during the course. The following performance skills are to be used in connection with the associated written exam. To pass the performance standard the student must attain a performance standard average of 8 or higher on the rating scale. Students may be encouraged to repeat the objectives until they average 8 or higher for the following elements: PERFORMANCE SKILLS STANDARDS STANDARD 1 Understand the introduction to the graphics/printing industry. Define the role of graphic communications Identify print markets/business types Explore printing technologies Major contributions in history of printing Demonstrate the technical production flow from idea to finished product STANDARD 2 Understand and demonstrate safe practices. List safety rules involving chemicals and flammable liquids Read, comprehend and follow instructions on warning labels List the steps to be taken in case of injury in the lab Identify locations of first aid kit, eye wash station, MSDS and safety equipment Follow proper safety procedures and dress code when operating equipment Demonstrate common sense when working with others Pass general lab safety test P a g e 1

7 GRAPHICS COMMUNICATION - INTER (562) PERFORMANCE SKILLS STANDARDS STANDARD 3 Understand and demonstrate design processes. Understand the design process Define the principles & elements of design Identify typeface classifications and uses Describe the anatomy of type Understand point size, leading, alignment Measure type size and line weight in points Create a design for printing, applying the design process STANDARD 4 Understand and demonstrate computer skills. Select appropriate software types and related applications Word processing Paint Page layout Draw Identify software interface features Panels Menus Dialog boxes Define hardware and hardware functions as they apply to the graphics industry Identify and determine appropriate file formats Understand digital publishing technology Perform basic math skills Install fonts Create an interactive PDF STANDARD 5 Understand and demonstrate page layout. Demonstrate operation of tools, panels, and menus in a page layout application, e.g. InDesign Define layout elements Body text Illustration Display text White space Demonstrate proper use of guides, margins, columns, gutters, and rows Know basic paper sizes and orientations, e.g. letter and tabloid Import and modify an image in a page layout program Measure linear dimensions in inches and fractions of an inch to 1/16 Change page layout software defaults Output color separations Comprehend crop and registration marks Perform fraction to decimal conversions Define bleeds Create a multi-page layout P a g e 2

8 GRAPHICS COMMUNICATION - INTER (562) PERFORMANCE SKILLS STANDARDS STANDARD 6 Understand and demonstrate digital image editing. Demonstrate operation of tools, panels, and menus in an image editing application, e.g. Photoshop Change image editing software defaults Understand the advantages & disadvantages of raster images Comprehend pixels, resolution, and interpolation Compare line art, continuous tone and halftone image types Capture an image, use a digital camera or scanner Understand metric prefixes as they relate to file size Identify color modes and their uses, e.g. RGB and CMYK Utilize multiple selection methods, layers, and channels Solve mathematical equations as they relate to pixels Edit a color raster image STANDARD 7 Understand and demonstrate digital illustrations. Demonstrate operation of tools, panels, and menus in an illustration application, e.g. Illustrator Change illustration software defaults Advantages/disadvantages of vector images Comprehend process and spot colors Solve ratio and percent equations Define trapping Create and modify a vector image STANDARD 8 Understand and demonstrate printing processes. Classify the major printing processes: Flexography Screen Digital Lithography Gravure Identify products produce by each of the major printing process Understand the concept of the image carrier for the major printing process Identify other graphics communication processes: Vinyl Engraving Embroidery Know substrate and basic paper grades, e.g. bond and cover Produce a multi-color product P a g e 3

9 GRAPHICS COMMUNICATION - INTER (562) PERFORMANCE SKILLS STANDARDS STANDARD 9 Understand and demonstrate finishing and binding processes. Define binding Define finishing Identify binding processes Identify finishing processes Finish or bind a product STANDARD 10 Understand Graphic Communications as a profession and develop professional skills for the workplace. As a participating member of the SkillsUSA student organization, complete the SkillsUSA Level 2 Professional Development Program Serve in the school s SkillsUSA chapter as a committee member Display a professional attitude toward the instructor and peers PERFORMANCE STANDARD AVERAGE Average: P a g e 4