Course Overview
Students will examine how the creative process interlaces imagination with the materials and mechanical considerations of the graphics industry. Through individual and group projects, students will create production dockets, complete with layouts and production prototypes. The Lab will be used to study Lean Manufacturing concepts as they relate to the printing industry. Students will become familiar with materials management, outsourcing and customer service in graphic communications.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Select appropriate imaging and finishing technologies based on design and production outcomes.
- Provide solutions to production constraints through creative design, sample making, and strategic planning.
- Create production layouts and dockets for case studies and live projects.
- Apply the principles of lean manufacturing as it is applied in the commercial print industry.
- Describe the relationship between design, manufacturing, and operations management.
- Effectively manage client expectations and demands in a production environment.
- Select appropriate materials based on availability, physical characteristics, and sustainability.
- Utilize common mathematical formulas for production and paper procurement applications.
- Articulate the requirements for effective inventory management.
- Describe the relationship between manufacturers, paper merchants, and third-party trade vendors and their roles in the commercial print industry.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Graphic Communications Production Management (GCOM 2010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Graphic Communications
Diploma Full-time
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