GPS 5201 - Color Printing and Substrates

The interactions between ink and substrates are discussed for different printing processes. Digital prepress methods will be introduced with the purpose of preparing jobs for display, web or printing by different processes. Printing processes covered will be Offset Lithography, Rotogravure, Flexography, Letterpress, Screen and Digital. The colorant and substrate requirements (ink and paper, film etc.) for each process are discussed.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: GPS 2150 or PAPR 2420 or PAPR 3420 or equivalent.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions Restricted to Graduate standing or Accelerated masters only.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)
When Offered: Every other Fall