This course explores the fundamental concepts of premedia, from initial image capture to preparing documents for press via an industry standard premedia workflow system. Students will capture digital images intended for a print environment DSLR cameras and manipulate those images using Adobe Photoshop. Students will learn to construct technically accurate documents using desktop publishing software. Students will explore the steps involved in processing press-ready PDFs, and how to prepare and evaluate different types of proofs prior to plate output. In addition, the basics of file inspection and evaluation will be discussed. Lect: 1.5 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs. Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
