Print Foundation | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Print Foundation

The production of high-quality printed materials requires the graphic designer to possess a well-developed understanding of prepress requirements and equally well-developed computer skills. This course focuses on the production of print-ready files using Apple hardware, Mac OS X, and the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat). Students work with the capture, transfer, manipulation, and delivery of images, as well as the production of print-ready electronic files, while learning various aspects of prepress such as color management, bleeds, image resolution, preflighting, proofing methods, and RGB vs. CMYK vs. Pantone usage. Students visit a printing firm to discuss these topics, including technological innovations in the printing industry, further with a print vendor.

Course Number
GD 6410
Credits
3