Courses of Study : Career Tech: Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
1 ) Describe the use of digital photography in image capture and digital imaging.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
2 ) Summarize the capabilities and functions of imagesetters, platesetters, and digital printers.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
3 ) Compare the advantages and disadvantages of various hard and soft color proofing systems.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
4 ) Demonstrate current systems, techniques, and imposition software for outputting files computer-to-plate.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
5 ) List uses and capabilities of storage devices for digital files, including network servers.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
6 ) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of different storage media including compact diskette (CD), digital video diskette (DVD), and flash memory.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
7 ) Demonstrate file compression utility for file storage or transfer.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
8 ) Explain the differences between Type 1, True Type and Open Type font formats.

•  Analyzing various font management activities and processes
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
9 ) Create logo designs for integration into a three-panel fold brochure design.

•  Utilizing a scanned template to create a logo
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
10 ) Utilize the Pantone Matching System to produce a multicolor job that includes scans, text, and spot color artwork.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
11 ) Demonstrate the use of PostScript in digital prepress.

•  Determining the strengths and weaknesses of Tagged Information File Format (TIFF), Encapsulated PostScript (Eps), picture (PICT), Joint Photo Graphic Experts Group (JPEG), Portable Document File (PDF), Portable Document Format prepress data exchange (PDF/X-3), and Desktop Color Separations (DCS) in a PostScript environment
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
12 ) Apply procedures to produce, modify, and output files to customer-supplied or industry standard criteria.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
13 ) Use a photo manipulation program to perform basic color correction and image cloning.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
14 ) Identify safety considerations in computer-to-plate and direct-to-digital press operations, including interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and demonstrating proper waste disposal methods.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
15 ) Demonstrate the trap to be applied to digitally created page using page layout, illustration, or trapping software.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
16 ) Apply process control procedures necessary for successful digital file output.

•  Identifying direct imaging technologies on press
•  Utilizing plate scanning and ink key presetting technologies
•  Identifying digital plate materials and types
•  Comparing characteristics of paper and other various printing substrates, including foil and plastic
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
17 ) Demonstrate deletions and repairs to an offset plate.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
18 ) Design a folding dummy for a 16-page job with pagination, folds, and guides.

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Advanced Digital File Preparation and Output
All Resources: 0
19 ) Evaluate computer-to-plate operations at a commercial printing operation or facility.