- Explore the life cycle of a printing job.
- Learn the basics of creating artwork for packages.
- Identify types of printing options that can improve visual impact, such as embossing and spot coloring.
Overview
Master print production from start to finish! This learning path includes an overview and deep dives into packaging, options such as foil stamping and embossing, and working with variable data.
Syllabus
Courses under this program:
Course 1: Learning Print Production
-Get an introduction to print production. Explore the life cycle of a print job, the selection of paper and inks, and the design process in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Course 2: Print Production: Packaging
-Learn about the basics of creating artwork for packages in ways that are practical for manufacturing and shipping, and make the products visually appealing.
Course 3: Print Production: Digital and Variable Data Printing
-Learn about the possibilities and limitations of digital printing and working with variable data.
Course 4: Print Production: Embossing, Foil Stamping, and Die Cutting
-Learn about the various types of embossing and die cutting as well as the proper ways to set up your documents to achieve consistent results.
Course 5: Print Production: Spot Colors and Varnish
-Open a wide range of practical and creative options by learning how to add spot colors and varnishes to your print designs.
Course 6: Print Production: Prepress and Press Checks
-Learn how to prepare your files for print and conduct a press check successfully.
Course 1: Learning Print Production
-Get an introduction to print production. Explore the life cycle of a print job, the selection of paper and inks, and the design process in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Course 2: Print Production: Packaging
-Learn about the basics of creating artwork for packages in ways that are practical for manufacturing and shipping, and make the products visually appealing.
Course 3: Print Production: Digital and Variable Data Printing
-Learn about the possibilities and limitations of digital printing and working with variable data.
Course 4: Print Production: Embossing, Foil Stamping, and Die Cutting
-Learn about the various types of embossing and die cutting as well as the proper ways to set up your documents to achieve consistent results.
Course 5: Print Production: Spot Colors and Varnish
-Open a wide range of practical and creative options by learning how to add spot colors and varnishes to your print designs.
Course 6: Print Production: Prepress and Press Checks
-Learn how to prepare your files for print and conduct a press check successfully.
Courses
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Learn about the possibilities and limitations of digital printing and working with variable data.
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Get an introduction to print production. Explore the life cycle of a print job, the selection of paper and inks, and the design process in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
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Learn about the various types of embossing and die cutting as well as the proper ways to set up your documents to achieve consistent results.
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Learn about the basics of creating artwork for packages in ways that are practical for manufacturing and shipping, and make the products visually appealing.
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Learn how to prepare your files for print and conduct a press check successfully.
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Open a wide range of practical and creative options by learning how to add spot colors and varnishes to your print designs.
Taught by
Claudia McCue