The emphasis of this course is the manufacture and properties, including sustainability, of paper and ink used in printing processes. Material testing is conducted to evaluate substrates and ink for printability, runability and end use performance. The importance of the make-ready phase relative to production costs is introduced. Students participate in a four-colour offset press run. Problem-solving is emphasized through the use of simulators. The flexographic printing process is introduced, and students participate in a flexo press demonstration. Lect: 1.5 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs. Prerequisite: GRA 104 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
