Course Title: Prepare digital images for pre-press printing
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5228
Course Title: Prepare digital images for pre-press printing
Portfolio: DSC
Nominal Hours: 50.0
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
VART5961C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2011,
Term1 2012 |
Course Contact: Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course looks at skills and knowledge required for preparing client image files for pre-press processing. This practice is used by those working in the digital imaging industry, where image files require processing before printing.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no prerequisites or co requisites.
The unit is taught in conjunction with Make illustrative images for publication and display CUVPHI512A.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPHI515A Prepare digital images for pre-press printing |
Elements: |
1Consult with pre-press bureau about formatting requirements. |
2Prepare files for pre-press processing. |
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3Wrap up and review print |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to plan and implement a pre press project’s production workflow, through the application of relevant software, profiles, layout and image processing techniques. You will also be aware of considerations such as financial planning and feasibility.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises and through the application of learned skills and insights to your preparation of digital files.