|
|
|
COMM
1227
|
Communications I This course provides the student with an overview of the communication skills required by business and industry. Students will learn to apply these communication skills to be successful in their selected workplace setting.
|
|
|
COMM
1228
|
Communications II This course further develops essential communications skills with a focus on basic writing. This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop written work typical of the industry related to their program of study.
|
|
|
DIGI
4003
|
Intro to Graphic Design This course introduces the learner to graphic design. It covers the basic building blocks required to produce visual communication for any medium. It also covers the importance of identifying and targeting specific audiences. The learner will cover a variety of topics including typography, colour, image, layout and hierarchy. Students will also consider the importance of consistency and will develop critical, analytical and aesthetic skills.
|
|
|
GAPP
1000
|
Digital Page Assembly I The Digital Page Assembly I course introduces the learner of the basic tools and skills required to build single page one colour files for digital output. Page and document creation are performed using industry standard page layout software.
|
|
|
GAPP
1002
|
Pre-Press I The Pre-Press I course introduces the learner to the basic tools and concepts needed to transfer single colour files to film on an image setter.
Students will be introduced to basic single colour stripping and plate making techniques.
|
|
|
GAPP
1010
|
Digital & Offset Production I The course introduces the learner to the basic tools, skills and concepts needed for running single colour print jobs on a printing press. Students will be introduced to basic (loose) standard ink densities tolerances and interpret job specifications using a docket system.
|
|
|
GAPP
1020
|
Bindery & Finishing I The Binding & Finishing I course introduces the learner to the fundamental skills and tools required for the preparation of stock for printing. It also covers basic post-press functions such as padding, collating and trimming single colour jobs. The learner will also be introduced to basic cutting techniques used by industry to maximize stock efficiency.
|
|
|
GAPP
1030
|
Image Generation & Manipulation I The Image Generation and Manipulation I course introduces the leaner to the concepts and basic tools required to prepare single color files for digital output.
Documents are created using industry standard raster based applications.
|
|
|
GAPP
2000
|
Digital Page Assembly II The Digital Page Assembly II course builds on the learning acquired in the previous course. Tools, concepts and skills required to create a single page, multiple spot colour files for digital output are covered. Page and document creation is achieved using industry standard page layout software.
|
|
|
GAPP
2002
|
Pre-Press II The Pre-Press II course builds on the skills and concepts acquired in the Pre-Press I course. The learner progresses to the next stage, working with two-colour files. Learners will be introduced to basic two colour stripping and plate making techniques.
|
|
|
GAPP
2010
|
Digital & Offset Production II The course builds on the learning from the Offset Lithography I course. The concepts, tools and skills needed for running two colour jobs on a printing press are introduced.
|
|
|
GAPP
2020
|
Bindery & Finishing II The Binding & Finishing II course continues to build on the learning from the Bindery & Finishing I course. The learner will add further skills to enable them to use more complex cutting and binding tools and will cover topics such as basic folding and trimming.
|
|
|
GAPP
2030
|
Image Generation & Manipulation II The Image Generation and Manipulation II course builds on the learning acquired in the previous course and covers the concepts and tools needed to create multiple spot colour vector files for digital output.
|
|
|
GAPP
2500
|
Work Experience
|
|
|
GAPP
3000
|
Digital Page Assembly III The Digital Page Assembly III course builds on the learning acquired in the previous two courses in the sequence by introducing multiple colours and pages. Learners now begin to assemble all the elements using industry standard software applications in readiness for the next stage of the process.
|
|
|
GAPP
3002
|
Pre-Press III The Pre-Press III course builds on the skills learned in the previous courses in the Pre-Press sequence. It covers intermediate tools, skills and concepts needed for outputting multiple spot colour files and process colour files on an image setter interfaced with a RIP. Learners will be introduced to intermediate multi colour stripping and plate making techniques. Emphasis will be given to troubleshooting digital files for output on a printing press or digital proofing equipment.
|
|
|
GAPP
3010
|
Digital & Offset Production III The Offset Lithography III course introduces the tools and concepts needed for running multiple spot colours as well as process colour jobs on a printing press. Learners will be expected to run printing jobs to industry standard ink densities tolerances. Emphasis will be given to troubleshooting problematic jobs on a printing press.
|
|
|
GAPP
3020
|
Bindery & Finishing III The Binding & Finishing III course continues to build on the learning from the Bindery & Finishing I and II courses. The learner will move on to an intermediate level building on previous knowledge. Intermediate folding and cutting techniques and configurations will be introduced. The learner will also be introduced to the theory of the planning process for projects that will be finished in the bindery department.
The supplier/client relationships as it pertains to a service provider model will be covered, and at this level of the program more emphasis will be given to troubleshooting problematic jobs in the bindery department.
|
|
|
GAPP
3030
|
Image Generation & Manipulation III The Digital Page Assembly III course covers the tools, concepts and skills required to build a multiple spot colour file as well as process colour files for digital output.
Documents are created using industry standard vector and raster based software.
This course also introduces the theory of the planning process for projects that will be output on press or digital proofing equipment.
|
|
|
GAPP
4000
|
Digital Page Assembly IV The Digital Page Assembly IV course is the final course in the sequence. Proofing files and troubleshooting are emphasized for spot and process color printing. This course also introduces the theory of the planning process for projects that will be output on press or digital proofing equipment.
|
|
|
GAPP
4002
|
Pre-Press IV The Pre-Press IV course is the final course in the sequence. Learners learn about advanced tools and concepts needed for outputting multiple spot colour files as well as process colour files on an image setter interfaced with a RIP. Learners will be introduced to advanced multi colour stripping and plate making techniques. This course also introduces the theory of the planning process for projects that will be output on press or digital proofing equipment.
|
|
|
GAPP
4010
|
Digital & Offset Production IV The Offset Lithography IV course is the final course in the sequence and covers the advanced tools, skills and concepts needed for running multiple spot colours as well as process colour jobs on a printing press. Students will be expected to run printing jobs to industry standard ink densities tolerances. This course also introduces the theory of the planning process for projects that will be output on press.
Students will also be introduced to basic estimating techniques for jobs going to a printing press.
|
|
|
GAPP
4020
|
Bindery & Finishing IV The Binding and Finishing IV course will build on previous learning through continuous practice and will introduce more complex assignments and advanced tools and techniques. This course also continues the theory of the planning process for projects that will be finished in the bindery department.
The supplier/client relationships as it pertains to a service provider model will be further investigated and at this level of the program, more emphasis will be given to troubleshooting problematic jobs in the bindery department.
|
|
|
GAPP
4030
|
Image Generation & Manipulation IV The Image Generation and Manipulation IV course is the final in the sequence. Particular attention will be paid to ensuring proficient skill using raster and vector based software applications.
This course also introduces the theory of colour management for projects that will be output on press or digital proofing equipment.
Emphasis will be placed on troubleshooting digital files for output on a printing press or digital proofing equipment.
|
|
|
GAPP
4500
|
Work Experience
|
|
|
SAFE
1000
|
Introduction to WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems) This course offers the students the introduction to WHMIS, which is training required by any person employed in a Nova Scotia workplace. This is a generic, introductory course that provides basic knowledge in WHMIS for the workplace and is considered to be the basis from which more specific training can be given.
|
|
|
SAFE
1001
|
Introduction to NS OH&S Act This course offers the students the introduction to the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act of Nova Scotia, which is required by any person employed in a Nova Scotia workplace. This is a generic, introductory course that provides basic knowledge of the Act for the students and is considered to be the basis from which more specific training can be given.
|
|
