for
GRAP 1010-01
GRAP 1010-02 LAB
GRAP 1010-03 LAB
Three (3) Semester Hours Credit
Lecture Meeting Times: 9:30-10:45 a.m. T
M/W Lab Meeting Time: 11:00 – 12:15 p.m.
M/W Lab Meeting Time: 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Rooms 223 (Lecture) and 103 (Lab) Grinstead Building
Graphic Arts Technology Management
School of Technology
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri
Coordinating Instructor: Mr. Dave Barabas
Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator
Grinstead 113B – (660) 543-4504 barabas@ucmo.edu
Laboratory Instructor: Mr. Barry Wilson
Assistant Professor
Grinstead 113A – (660) 543-8833 bjwilson@ucmo.edu
Spring, 2009
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Digital pre-press, printing production and post-press processes, materials and equipment.
Laboratory experiences support lecture/theory content.
As a cornerstone of the institution for over 130 years, the University of Central Missouri's Teacher
Education Program develops teachers and other school professionals who are well grounded in theory, display competence in content knowledge and instructional strategies, and possess the dispositions to ensure success for all learners. The Teacher Education Program prepares individuals as professional educators for an ever-changing, culturally diverse population. Faculty and candidates provide support and service to schools in meeting their present and future challenges by developing communities that learn through research and scholarly activities. Educator preparation is a campus-wide responsibility, a commitment that reflects the honor and worth of serving a vital profession.
A. University Outcomes
Communicating: To develop students' effective use of the English language and quantitative and other symbolic systems essential to their success in school and in the world. Students should be able to read and listen critically and to write and speak with thoughtfulness, clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness.
High-Order Thinking: To develop students' ability to distinguish among opinions, facts, and inferences; to identify underlying or implicit assumptions; to make informed judgments; and to solve problems by applying evaluative standards.
Managing Information: To develop students' abilities to locate, organize, store, retrieve, evaluate, synthesize, and annotate information from print, electronic, and other sources in preparation for solving problems and making informed decisions.
Valuing: To develop students' abilities to understand the moral and ethical values of a diverse society and to understand that many courses of action are guided by value judgments about the way things ought to be.
Students should be able to make informed decisions through identifying personal values and the values of others and through understanding how such values develop. They should be able to analyze the ethical implications of choices made on the basis of these values.
B. Program Outcomes (Graphic Arts Technology Management)
The mission of the Graphic Arts Technology Management degree program at the University of
Central Missouri is committed to provide a variety of current and challenging theoretical and applied technical and managerial experiences that prepare people for careers and life-long learning in all facets of the printing, publishing, packaging, imaging, and allied industries.
The graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Graphic Arts Technology Management will use the knowledge and skills in the program to:
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Utilize terminology appropriate to Graphic Arts.
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Analyze graphic production systems and solve problems associated with these systems.
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Demonstrate knowledge of current trends and innovations in Graphic Arts.
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Discuss the role of team dynamics in the work environment.
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Explain the industry structure and career opportunities in Graphic Arts.
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Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
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Appreciate the societal significance of Graphic Arts.
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Exhibit professional ethics, environmental responsibility and safety.
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Perform basic production processes which illustrate conceptual understanding of the printing production cycle.
The student, upon completion of this course will be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the printing industry including major historical developments, organization of printing services, career opportunities and structure of companies.
Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of materials, software, and equipment commonly used in the printing industry and the correct application of each.
Describe the typical production sequence for a simple printed piece.
Explain the characteristics, including the similarities and differences, of the major printing processes.
Describe the production steps, equipment and terminology used in the various stages of printing production.
Design and produce simple printed jobs from concept to finishing utilizing different printing processes.
Digital Pre-Press and Publishing
Printing Processes and Workflows
Imaging Technologies
Typography, Layout and Design
Halftone Fundamentals
Process Color Theory
Imposition, Proofing and Platemaking
Substrates and Inks
Offset Lithography
Flexography
Screen Printing and Gravure
Binding, Finishing and Distribution
Survey of the Printing Industry
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Required—
Pocket Pal (19 th . ed.). Memphis, TN: International Paper.
(List Methodologies)
It is the general policy that the student contributes a minimum of two hours of preparation time for each one hour of class time. Time usually would be spent reading the assignment, additional research,, written assignment preparation, or to complete other items expected to achieve the stated outcomes for the course.
Homework assigned for the course will be completed in accordance with the format and expertise expected and demanded by the professional standards normally found acceptable by the industry. Work is expected to be completed in a timely fashion and submitted to the instructor for evaluation. Late work not accepted.
It is suggested that the student compile the items listed below in a three-ring binder for reference purposes during the course and after. This will also allow for spot evaluation of notes and work completed.
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Course Schedule
Course Outline/Syllabus
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Lecture Notes
Lab Notes
Assignment sheets/Laboratory Projects
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Course Handouts
Completed Lecture and Lab Assignments
Other Materials as appropriate.
The following instructional procedures and methods will be utilized to serve as vehicles to achieve the outcomes of the course:
1. Lecture/Demonstration
2. Laboratory Activities
3. Homework Assignments
4. Exams and quizzes
5. Research Assignments
6. Field Experiences
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Active participation in class is encouraged and sought in order to have an interesting learning experience.
Students will be expected to participate in discussion(s) or may be called upon to discuss the reading material and current class lectures. Students will be expected to have read the respective assigned material before the class period.
Lecture ... (all point totals are tentative)
Weekly Assignments
(3) Unit Exams*
Attendance
(13; 30 points each)
(50 pts. each)
390 pts
150 pts.
(10 points per session) 130 pts.
TOTAL POINTS: 670 pts.
* A comprehensive examination will be offered during the scheduled exam time and will be considered as substitute for the three unit exams if desired by the student. The higher of the total scores will be used to compute the final grade.
Laboratory Experiences: Consult Lab Information for details
Final Course Grade: Determined by weighting the content of lecture and lab equally.
Therefore, the grade will be based upon 50% lab performance,
50% lecture performance. Calculated by adding the percentage of points earned in the lecture portion and the percentage of points earned in the lab portion, then dividing by two.
NOTE: Absences or late assignments will not be accepted unless an excused absence is given. See policy later in this document. (Any exceptions are at the discretion of the instructor)
Any instance of plagiarism, cheating, and academic dishonesty will result in a grade of “F” or “NO
POINTS” for the assignment or test and could result in an “F” for the course. This includes homework, research data, laboratory work, etc. Also see the UCM General Catalog or Student Handbook/Calendar for further details on academic dishonesty policies.
Test, quizzes and evaluations will be administrated periodically during the semester. Content for the course will be divided into two sections, with the midterm exam as scheduled, and the final examination which will be what is commonly classified as a “comprehensive final”. Quizzes may be administrated, either announced (or unannounced) at the discretion of the instructor. Special short assignments of problems will be used when this method seems most appropriate to explore pertinent topics.
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Test, quizzes, etc., will be returned to the student, as soon as possible but only after all eligible students have completed the evaluation, with scores. The test booklet will be recollected and filed with the instructor until two weeks following the end of the respective semester. The student can schedule a time with the instructor to review past evaluations as necessary.
A review of the test is provided to enhance learning and as additional review of pertinent topics. It is the policy not to us up class instructional time to discuss individual issues regarding the test during class. If the student desires to discuss information relating to the test, an appointment will be made with the instructor at a time convenient to both. Please have documentation prepared before appointment.
Students must immediately inform their class and/or laboratory instructor or his designated replacement
(any SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY faculty member or graduate assistant) of any medical or accident emergency which occurs in any classroom or lab in the School of Technology. Regardless of the severity of the emergency, an official accident report must be filed with the University Public Safety School within twenty-four (24) hours after the accident. For minor illness or accidents between 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 12:30-5:30 p.m., except head injuries, students will be referred or taken immediately to the University
Health Center at 543-4770. Any major illness of accidents will be referred to the University Public Safety
Center at 543-4123.
All buildings on campus are designated tobacco free.
Students with documented disabilities who are seeking academic accommodations should contact the Office of Accessibility Services, Union 220, (V) (TTY) (660) 543-4421. ADA of 1990 requires post secondary educational institutions to inform students with disabilities of their right to equal opportunity in education and the availability of accommodations. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor of particular requirements (i.e. special exam accommodations, etc.) at least one class period in advance.
All students are required to attend each class session. If the student must miss a class the student is required to make arrangements with the instructor to make up missed assignments or other work. See current university student handbook for the complete policy on class attendance. All students are also expected to be on time. Ten (10) points per day is given for attendance. The student is responsible for signing the attendance sheet at the start of the class period.
Homework, lab assignments and other papers are due at the beginning of the class period on the respective due date. Any work received on the same day but after the collection time will be accepted for half-credit, or half of the total points subtracted. Work received after this point will be scored for student assessment purposes but no points will be received. Laboratory activities cannot be rescheduled for individual students; any missed lab activity, with few exceptions, cannot be made-up by the student.
Due to the cost of various materials used by the student in this particular course, including lecture and laboratory activity, a minimal fee is assessed to each student near the end of the semester.
$ 55.00 on average Course/Laboratory Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Procedure for Payment: The Program Office Professional will post the cost of this course with the UCM
Accounting Office. This amount will be debited from your account and acknowledged accordingly.
Certain guidelines are established for each student to follow during use of the laboratory. Those below are specific to general rules; specific safety policies and explanations will be provided in addition to these.
1. No food or drink allowed in any Graphic Arts laboratory at any time.
2. The laboratory will be available only during scheduled times or during a designated lab time during the semester.
3. Students may operate equipment only after receiving proper instruction and permission from the laboratory instructor.
4. Lab safety procedures will be followed at all times.
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Powered equipment is to be operated only when the instructor is present.
Laboratory materials will be provided by the instructor and any additional material should be acquired through the instructor for laboratory use only.
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