Course Overview
Building on skills developed in GCOM 1200 (e.g. cutting, folding), students will gain advanced knowledge of common lithographic finishing methods. Working in teams, students will learn to setup, operate, and troubleshoot the traditional saddle-stitcher and perfect binder. They will learn the design, pre-press, and layout considerations necessary for successful bindery finishing and identify the challenges of more complex bindery projects. They will define the role and responsibilities of a bindery operator including record-keeping, the identification of production standards, and consistent monitoring of work quality. Students will be educated in bindery and warehouse management and be able to determine the required workflow to successfully complete a bindery project. They will be introduced to additional common bindery functions such as collating, tipping, wire-o binding, spiral binding, case-binding, shrink-wrapping, and final packaging.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe complex bindery finishing functions and operations.
- Explain the considerations for a cutting and folding operator for saddle-stitching and perfect binding projects.
- Perform basic setup and maintenance tasks on saddle-stitcher.
- Perform basic setup and maintenance tasks on a perfect binder.
- Identify common bindery challenges and how to address them.
- Plan the necessary work processes and their sequencing for completion of a complex bindery project.
- Explain the design, pre-press, and layout considerations for various bindery methods.
- Produce load tags, carton labels, and basic shipping documents for a completed bindery project.
- Differentiate between common packaging methods.
- Calculate requirements for a completed bindery project.
- Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Bindery & Finishing (GCOM 2220) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
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