This study of basic binding and finishing technology places emphasis on the technical and managerial aspects of binding and finishing topics. These include: the history of bookbinding, an overview of binding equipment, bindery service workflows, the structural design of books, quality control, job planning, and productivity issues. Students will also learn the set-up procedures of the primary types of binding equipment by way of lab demonstrations and hands-on assignments, including, guillotine cutting, hand bookbinding, and use of small and table top machines, drilling, padding, embossing and foilstamping, round cornering, film laminating, and shrinkwrapping operations. Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
