Course Description
Introduction
This guide had been produced to establish instructional standards for secondary
Graphic Arts/Printing Programs in the state of Utah. The Classification of Instructional
Programs (CIP) Code 48.0201 is a program code and conforms to the “Classification
of Instructional Programs” published and maintained by the U.S. Department
of Education.
Printing Industries of America (PIA) has established a set of occupational
skill standards for Graphics/Printing Technology. Those standards have provided
the basis for this program guide. Since advisory committees statewide request
we continue to teach broad skills, the guide has been developed in a format
that addresses graphics/printing skills in general. Articulation with secondary
programs has been a major consideration. However, that remains a local agreement
between secondary schools and their supporting postsecondary school.
Concept of the Guide
The guide was produced to assist instructors. Use of the publication should
provide assurance that the program is being taught to the adopted standards.
The guide itself does not contain curriculum. There is an abundance of curricular
materials available to instructors at very reasonable prices. Curriculum should
be selected from the list provided under the “Helps for Instructors”
section, or at the choice of the instructor as long as the materials used address
the standards and objectives. The guide is organized into four parts: Standards
and Objectives, Helps for Instructors, Workplace Skills, and an Appendix. The
appendix contains ideas and helps for the instructor.
Using the Guide
Publication of this guide is not to be viewed as an effort to limit instructors.
Each instructor will advance his/her program from an individual approach, and
will even tailor the standards and objectives to some extent. The student is
expected to demonstrate competency in each standard described. It is the responsibility
of the instructor to determine competency and the level at which the student
performs.
It is expected that academic and workplace skills will be integrated into program
instruction.
The Workplace Skills section of the guide is based on the Vocational Industrial
Clubs of America (VICA) Professional Development Program, and is provided for
use in those schools desiring to integrate the VICA plan into their graphics/printing
program. The academic skills are listed in the guide but are not expected to
be taught as a separate section.
Structure of the Program
It is important to keep in mind that this guide is a program guide. That
indicates there are multiple classes or courses making up that program. The
guide establishes the rough structure of the classes. However, schools will
modify that structure to fit available schedule time in the particular school.
PIA expects an evaluation document addressing the skill standards to be printed
sometime in the near future. It is anticipated that the State Competency Assessment
for Graphics/Printing will be based on that assessment document. If PIA is ready
as anticipated, that could mean there would be a state ATE competency assessment
exam based on these standards. Until then, the state will issue its own exam
for competency assessment.
* VICA PDP requirements - optional but recommended
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Core Standards of the Course
Standard GPT-1
Introduction
Objective GPT-1.1
Define the role of graphics in the free enterprise system.
Objective GPT-1.2
Identify printing markets and types of printing businesses.
Objective GPT-1.3
List printing’s ranking among other industries.
Objective GPT-1.4
Identify the major printing processes.
Objective GPT-1.5
List the advantages of each major process.
Objective GPT-1.6
List the disadvantages of each major process.
Objective GPT-1.7
Identify the products produced by each major process.
Objective GPT-1.8
List in order the business flow of printing from the initial need to the final product.
Objective GPT-1.9
List in order the technical production flow from the idea to the finished product.
Objective GPT-1.10
Identify major occupations in the graphic arts.
Objective GPT-1.11
List the major responsibilities for each occupation.
Objective GPT-1.12
Identify basic salary/wage expectation ranges for the local area.
Standard GPT-2
Safety
Objective GPT-2.1
Identify location(s) of fire safety equipment.
Objective GPT-2.2
Describe the proper use of fire safety equipment.
Objective GPT-2.3
List safety rules involving flammable liquids.
Objective GPT-2.4
List the steps to be taken in case of injury in the lab.
Objective GPT-2.5
Identify location(s) of first aid kit(s) and eye wash station(s).
Objective GPT-2.6
Read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets.
Objective GPT-2.7
Identify protective safety equipment where needed (gloves, goggles, ear plugs, etc.).
Objective GPT-2.8
Follow proper safety procedures when operating equipment.
Objective GPT-2.9
Follow the approved shop dress code for safe operation, including the necessary personal safety equipment.
Objective GPT-2.10
Pass the general lab safety test.
Objective GPT-2.11
Pass the safety test in individual specialty area(s).
Objective GPT-2.12
Use approved methods to dispose of waste materials.
Objective GPT-2.13
Read, comprehend, and follow instructions on warning labels.
Objective GPT-2.14
Demonstrate common sense when working with others.
Objective GPT-2.15
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the safety color code.
Standard GPT-3
Measurement
Objective GPT-3.1
Measure linear dimensions for printing materials in inches and fractions of inches.
Objective GPT-3.2
Measure type in points and picas.
Objective GPT-3.3
Measure volume for mixing chemicals in darkroom and pressroom operations.
Objective GPT-3.4
Measure copy for reduction and enlargement using various methods to determine percentage settings.
Standard GPT-4
Art and Copy Preparation
Objective GPT-4.1
Identify basic equipment and hand tools for paste-up.
Objective GPT-4.2
Identify basic materials and supplies for paste-up.
Objective GPT-4.3
Produce a simple paste-up using the correct procedures, equipment, tools, and materials.
Standard GPT-5
Electronic Imaging
Objective GPT-5.1
Choose type using the correct size and format.
Objective GPT-5.2
Identify fundamentals of type and their uses.
Objective GPT-5.3
Identify the various kinds of items that can be designed and produced using desktop publishing.
Objective GPT-5.4
Demonstrate a keyboard typing proficiency of 30 to 40 W.P.M.
Objective GPT-5.5
Organize a file management system for opening, copying, saving, and deleting files.
Objective GPT-5.6
Demonstrate file management operations for opening, copying, saving, and deleting files.
Objective GPT-5.7
Log-on/boot-up and print out from a page layout program and demonstrate a functional knowledge of computer commands/codes/menus/palette for the software in use.
Objective GPT-5.8
Set text with appropriate margins, formatting, gutters, leading, headings, etc.
Objective GPT-5.9
Flow copy from a word processing program to a page layout program according to job specifications.
Standard GPT-6
Reproduction Photography
Objective GPT-6.1
Identify basic darkroom equipment and hand tools.
Objective GPT-6.2
Identify basic materials and supplies for line photography.
Objective GPT-6.3
Produce a good quality line negative using a sensitivity guide/scale.
Objective GPT-6.4
Identify basic diffusion-transfer exposure and processing equipment.
Objective GPT-6.5
Identify basic diffusion-transfer materials for making line prints.
Objective GPT-6.6
Produce good quality line print using the diffusion-transfer process.
Objective GPT-6.7
Make a diffusion-transfer print.
Standard GPT-7
Image Assembly/Platemaking
Objective GPT-7.1
Identify basic stripping equipment and hand tools.
Objective GPT-7.2
Identify basic stripping materials and supplies.
Objective GPT-7.3
Produce a single-color flat with correct dimensions and cut outs.
Objective GPT-7.4
Make necessary corrections to a flat (e.g., opaque/scribing).
Objective GPT-7.5
Identify platemaking equipment and tools for offset metal plates.
Objective GPT-7.6
Identify plate material types and processing chemicals for making offset metal plates.
Objective GPT-7.7
Produce a correctly exposed and processed metal plate for offset printing.
Objective GPT-7.8
Identify direct-transfer platemaking equipment.
Objective GPT-7.9
Identify direct-transfer plate and processing materials.
Objective GPT-7.10
Produce a direct-transfer plate for offset printing.
Objective GPT-7.11
Identify pin registration systems.
Standard GPT-8
Basic Offset Press
Objective GPT-8.1
Identify basic offset duplicator parts and operations.
Objective GPT-8.2
Identify basic safety and operation procedures for an offset duplicator for single-color printing.
Objective GPT-8.3
Perform basic setup for printing a single-color job.
Objective GPT-8.4
Produce a printed single-color job using an offset duplicator.
Standard GPT-9
Bindery
Objective GPT-9.1
Identify operational and safety parts of a paper cutter.
Objective GPT-9.2
Identify the grain direction of paper.
Objective GPT-9.3
Calculate basic paper cuts from stock sheet.
Objective GPT-9.4
Draw a master cutting diagram for making cuts.
Objective GPT-9.5
Make accurate paper cuts using a mechanized paper cutter.
Objective GPT-9.6
Identify basic paper types, weight, grades, and classifications used in the printing industry.
Objective GPT-9.7
Identify padding equipment and hand tools.
Objective GPT-9.8
Identify padding materials.
Objective GPT-9.9
Produce correctly made pads of paper.
Objective GPT-9.10
Identify stapling and stitching equipment and hand tools.
Objective GPT-9.11
Identify stapling and stitching materials and supplies.
Objective GPT-9.12
Produce side and saddle stitched/stapled products.
Objective GPT-9.13
Identify punching/drilling equipment and hand tools.
Objective GPT-9.14
Measure to drill three-ring notebook pages.
Objective GPT-9.15
Make holes for three-ring notebooks.
Objective GPT-9.16
Identify folding equipment and hand tools.
Objective GPT-9.17
Identify basic folds for printed products.
Objective GPT-9.18
Make a single fold using an automatic folding machine.
Objective GPT-9.19
Identify collating equipment and hand tools.
Objective GPT-9.20
Make sets of paper using collating equipment in proper sequence.
Objective GPT-9.21
Hand collate sets in the proper sequence.
Objective GPT-9.22
Identify die-cut products and the basic procedure for die cutting.
Objective GPT-9.23
Identify hot-foil stamped products, basic equipment, materials, and procedures for foil stamping.
Standard GPT-10
Basic Math
Objective GPT-10.1
Solve addition of whole number problems with two- and three-digits.
Objective GPT-10.2
Solve addition of fraction problems.
Objective GPT-10.3
Solve addition of decimal problems with two- and three-digits.
Objective GPT-10.4
Solve subtraction of whole number problems with two- and three-digits.
Objective GPT-10.5
Solve subtraction of fraction problems.
Objective GPT-10.6
Solve subtraction of decimal problems with two- and three-digits.
Objective GPT-10.7
Solve multiplication of whole number problems with two- and three-digits.
Objective GPT-10.8
Solve multiplication of fraction problems.
Objective GPT-10.9
Solve multiplication of decimal problems with two- and three-digits.
Objective GPT-10.10
Solve division of whole number problems with two- and three-digits.
Objective GPT-10.11
Solve division of fraction problems.
Objective GPT-10.12
Solve division of decimal problems with two- and three-digits.
Objective GPT-10.13
Solve fraction-to-decimal conversion problems.
Objective GPT-10.14
Solve decimal-to-fraction conversion problems.
Objective GPT-10.15
Solve decimal-to-percent conversion problems.
Objective GPT-10.16
Solve percent-to-decimal conversion problems.
Objective GPT-10.17
Solve basic ratio-to-proportion problems.
Objective GPT-10.18
Solve basic linear-measurement problems.
Objective GPT-10.19
Solve basic type-calculation problems.
Objective GPT-10.20
Solve basic liquid-measurement problems.
Objective GPT-10.21
Solve basic paper-cutting calculations.
Objective GPT-10.22
Solve basic points and picas measurements.
Objective GPT-10.23
Solve inches-to-picas conversion problems.
Objective GPT-10.24
Solve picas-to-inches conversion problems.
Objective GPT-10.25
Solve inches-to-points conversion problems.
Objective GPT-10.26
Solve points-to-inches conversion problems.
Objective GPT-10.27
Solve cost calculating problems.
Standard GPT-11
Silk Screen (Optional)
Objective GPT-11.1
Identify basic equipment and hand tools.
Objective GPT-11.2
Identify basic materials and supplies for screen printing.
Objective GPT-11.3
Identify basic safety procedures for screen printing of a single color.
Objective GPT-11.4
Identify screen mesh and its appropriate applications.
Objective GPT-11.5
Identify common stencil materials.
Objective GPT-11.6
Identify appropriate inks and applications.
Objective GPT-11.7
Prepare a screen stencil.
Objective GPT-11.8
Perform a basic screen-printing setup for a single-color project.
Objective GPT-11.9
Produce a printed single-color project using a screen process.
Objective GPT-11.10
Identify appropriate drying procedures.
Objective GPT-11.11
Utilize a proper drying procedure for a single-color project.
Objective GPT-11.12
Utilize proper cleaning and reclaiming procedure.
Standard GPT-12
Orientation Competencies
Objective GPT-12.1
Read and comprehend product information on a job jacket/ticket.
Objective GPT-12.2
Identify the various kinds of items that can be designed and produced using desktop publishing.
Objective GPT-12.3
Identify the basic principles of design (e.g., unity, contrast, page, proportions, balance, etc.).
Objective GPT-12.4
Incorporate the basic design principles in hand-drawn sketches and measured layouts.
Objective GPT-12.5
Identify line copy.
Objective GPT-12.6
Identify continuous tone/half-tone copy.
Objective GPT-12.7
Identify the principles of basic color processing and kinds of four-color printing.
Objective GPT-12.8
Demonstrate an understanding of electronic color-proofing techniques.
Objective GPT-12.9
Identify basic photo typesetting equipment.
Objective GPT-12.10
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of photo typesetting.
Objective GPT-12.11
Identify basic desktop publishing equipment.
Objective GPT-12.12
Explain the limitations and capabilities of desktop publishing.
Objective GPT-12.13
Explain the differences in quality of photo-processed output and laser printer output.
Objective GPT-12.14
Demonstrate an understanding of postscript software capabilities.
Objective GPT-12.15
Define the basic procedure(s) for interfacing desktop publishing with photo- typeset processing.
Objective GPT-12.16
Distinguish between word processing, page layout, and graphic software.
Objective GPT-12.17
Demonstrate the operation of the hardware components of a computer-aided publishing system.
Objective GPT-12.18
Select appropriate software for word processing, graphics, scanning, and page layout.
Objective GPT-12.19
Demonstrate a keyboard typing proficiency of 30 to 40 W.P.M.
Objective GPT-12.20
Organize a file management system for opening, copying, saving, and deleting files.
Objective GPT-12.21
Demonstrate file management operations for opening, copying, saving, and deleting files.
Objective GPT-12.22
Prepare a series of hand-drawn sketches for layouts incorporating appropriate marks (e.g., gutters, register marks, fold lines, etc.).
Objective GPT-12.23
Prepare a dummy for a multipage signature.
Objective GPT-12.24
Demonstrate an understanding of data exchange.
Standard GPT-13
Type and Typography
Objective GPT-13.1
Measure copy/text in points and picas using a line gauge.
Objective GPT-13.2
Measure type using a typefitting gauge.
Objective GPT-13.3
Identify x-height, meanline, baseline, ascenders, descenders, and their roles in measuring and designing with type.
Objective GPT-13.4
Identify caps, lowercase, uppercase, small caps, and ligatures.
Objective GPT-13.5
Define dingbats, bullets, rules, and symbols and their uses in publications.
Objective GPT-13.6
Distinguish between display (headline) type and body (text) type by their points, sizes, and styles.
Objective GPT-13.7
Identify the basic type styles and their uses.
Objective GPT-13.8
Define the weight and posture of type.
Objective GPT-13.9
Distinguish between serif and sans serif type styles.
Objective GPT-13.10
Explain letter spacing and kerning of type characters.
Objective GPT-13.11
Explain word spacing and the relation of em and en in paragraph spacing.
Objective GPT-13.12
Define line spacing and explain the measurement principles for the leading of text.
Objective GPT-13.13
Define the type arrangements: flush left-ragged right, flush right-ragged left, centered, and justified.
Objective GPT-13.14
Define and demonstrate copyfitting.
Standard GPT-14
Word Processing
Objective GPT-14.1
Mark up copy for production of a printed piece.
Objective GPT-14.2
Select appropriate word processing software for a given job.
Objective GPT-14.3
Log-on/boot-up a word processing program and demonstrate a functional knowledge of keyboarding, mouse operations, and procedures.
Objective GPT-14.4
Identify computer commands/codes/menus for the software in use.
Objective GPT-14.5
Organize a basic file-management operation for desktop publishing.
Objective GPT-14.6
Demonstrate file-management operations for opening, copying, saving, and deleting files.
Objective GPT-14.7
Demonstrate a proficiency in conducting basic search operations.
Objective GPT-14.8
Demonstrate the uses of footers and headers.
Objective GPT-14.9
Produce a business letter using the appropriate margins, indents, tabs, etc., as required for the job.
Objective GPT-14.10
Set format and create simple galley text using appropriate display and text fonts, styles, point sizes, leading, character formats, paragraph formats, etc.
Objective GPT-14.11
Proofread manuscript copy and make necessary corrections using basic proofreading marks.
Objective GPT-14.12
Create a supporting data file for a mail merge.
Objective GPT-14.13
Produce a form letter for a mail merge.
Objective GPT-14.14
Design and produce a resume using desired fonts, styles, margins, indents, tabs, etc.
Objective GPT-14.15
Prepare text for merging/flowing into a page layout program.
Objective GPT-14.16
Design and produce copy incorporating text, graphics, rules, dingbats, etc.
Objective GPT-14.17
Demonstrate the use of an electronic dictionary, spell checker, and automatic hyphenation.
Objective GPT-14.18
Demonstrate the use of an electronic glossary.
Standard GPT-15
Page Layout
Objective GPT-15.1
Select appropriate page layout software for a given job.
Objective GPT-15.2
Log-on/boot-up and print out from a page layout program and demonstrate a functional knowledge of computer commands/codes/manus/palette for the software in use.
Objective GPT-15.3
Demonstrate text alignment, element positioning, and rules of page design for printed matter.
Standard GPT-16
Basic Offset Press
Objective GPT-16.1
Read and comprehend production information from job ticket/jacket.
Objective GPT-16.2
Identify safety considerations for platemaking.
Objective GPT-16.3
Practice sage work habits in platemaking operations.
Objective GPT-16.4
Identify basic parts of the platemaker.
Objective GPT-16.5
Identify basic parts of the photo direct or electrostatic platemaker.
Objective GPT-16.6
Identify plate materials and plate types.
Objective GPT-16.7
Identify processing chemicals and methods.
Objective GPT-16.8
Identify platemaking procedures for metal plates.
Objective GPT-16.9
Identify platemaking procedures for photo direct or electrostatic plates (masters).
Objective GPT-16.10
Determine exposure time for metal plates using transparent step scale and rub down test.
Objective GPT-16.11
Prepare metal plates (expose, process, and store.
Objective GPT-16.12
Make additions, deletions, and repairs to offset plates.
Objective GPT-16.13
Make a plate using screen tints.
Objective GPT-16.14
Make a step/repeat using cutout or butterflies.
Objective GPT-16.15
Make a step/repeat using pin register system.
Objective GPT-16.16
Prepare a plate for multiple exposure on one side.
Objective GPT-16.17
Make plates for multi-color work.
Objective GPT-16.18
Identify safety considerations for press operations.
Objective GPT-16.19
Practice safe work habits on duplicator operations.
Objective GPT-16.20
Identify basic parts and systems of a press.
Objective GPT-16.21
Identify basic press operation procedures.
Objective GPT-16.22
Identify basic paper types and sizes.
Objective GPT-16.23
Determine grain directions of paper.
Objective GPT-16.24
Handle and jog paper stock (wire/felt, watermarks, carbonless sequence).
Objective GPT-16.25
Identify paper weight, coating, and size.
Objective GPT-16.26
Identify paper problems: curling, etc.
Objective GPT-16.27
Identify offset ink types and uses.
Objective GPT-16.28
Identify ink additives.
Objective GPT-16.29
Identify ink problems.
Objective GPT 16.30
Set up, mix, and test ink for printing using ink color chart for mixing requirements.
Objective GPT-16.31
Identify fountain solutions and additives.
Objective GPT-16.32
Identify fountain testing materials, equipment, and procedures.
Objective GPT-16.33
Mix fountain solutions using appropriate ratios.
Objective GPT-16.34
Makeready paper systems.
Objective GPT-16.35
Makeready inking systems.
Objective GPT-16.36
Makeready dampening systems.
Objective GPT-16.37
Print single color job using a metal plate.
Objective GPT-16.38
Print single color job using photo direct and/or electrostatic masters.
Objective GPT-16.39
Print a single color job two-sided.
Objective GPT-16.40
Print a single color job on carbonless stock.
Objective GPT-16.41
Print a single color job on envelopes.
Objective GPT-16.42
Print a single color job on heavy stock.
Objective GPT-16.43
Print a single color job work and tumble.
Objective GPT-16.44
Print a single color job work and turn.
Objective GPT-16.45
Print a two color job on a duplicator without register marks.
Objective GPT-16.46
Print a two color job using register marks.
Objective GPT-16.47
Print a two color job with color bars.
Objective GPT-16.48
Print a 2 side two color job on business cards.
Objective GPT-16.49
Print a two color job on a duplicator using a T-head.
Objective GPT-16.50
Perform daily cleanup and maintenance.
Objective GPT-16.51
Perform major cleanup and roller treatment.
Objective GPT-16.52
Make needed pressure settings on a press.
Objective GPT-16.53
Install and set blanket on a press.
Objective GPT-16.54
Clean and secure duplicator for down time.
Objective GPT-16.55
Evaluate print quality and make needed adjustments to improve printed piece.
Objective GPT-16.56
Calculate percentages of density for press.
Objective GPT-16.57
Print close register color work.
Objective GPT-16.58
Print heavy solid work making needed adjustments to improve quality.
Objective GPT-16.59
Check and adjust gripper bite on press.
Standard GPT-17
Professional Development
Objective GPT-17.1
Complete a personal inventory.
Objective GPT-17.2
Set and meet goals.
Objective GPT-17.3
Be self-motivated.
Objective GPT-17.4
Know how to make decisions.
Objective GPT-17.5
Know how to manage time.
Objective GPT-17.6
Organize personal belongings and lab equipment.
Objective GPT-17.7
Learn to communicate verbally.
Objective GPT-17.8
Write effective communications.
Objective GPT-17.9
Establish a personal reading program.
Objective GPT-17.10
Develop effective work skills and attitudes.
Objective GPT-17.11
* Master a working knowledge of VICA.
- Learn the acronym VICA.
- State the VICA motto.
- State the VICA creed.
- Learn the VICA colors.
- Describe the official VICA dress.
- Describe the procedure for becoming a VICA officer.
Standard GPT-18
Leadership Skills
Objective GPT-18.1
Serve on a committee.
Objective GPT-18.2
Prepare an agenda.
Objective GPT-18.3
Assist in planning a meeting.
Objective GPT-18.4
Review basic parliamentary procedure.
Objective GPT-18.5
Participate in a school project.
Objective GPT-18.6
Attend a community meeting.
Objective GPT-18.7
Practice effective speaking.
Objective GPT-18.8
Present a three- to five-minute talk.
Objective GPT-18.9
Implement a leadership project.
Objective GPT-18.10
* Master a working knowledge of VICA.
- Describe the meaning of the VICA emblem.
- State the VICA pledge.
- Describe the duties of a VICA officer.
Standard GPT-19
Career Planning
Objective GPT-19.1
Define your future occupation.
Objective GPT-19.2
Survey employment opportunities.
Objective GPT-19.3
Report on a trade journal article.
Objective GPT-19.4
Explore opportunities for advanced training.
Objective GPT-19.5
Conduct a worker interview.
Objective GPT-19.6
Contact a professional association.
Objective GPT-19.7
Explore entrepreneurship opportunities.
Objective GPT-19.8
Give a talk about your career.
Objective GPT-19.9
Review career goals.
Standard GPT-20
Employment Skills
Objective GPT-20.1
Develop a list of work standards to follow at school and on the job.
Objective GPT-20.2
Evaluate your personal ethics.
- Evaluate your personal ethics against acceptable workplace ethics.
Objective GPT-20.3
Build a job search network.
Objective GPT-20.4
Find job leads.
Objective GPT-20.5
Write a resume.
Objective GPT-20.6
Create a job portfolio.
Objective GPT-20.7
Complete a job application.
Objective GPT-20.8
Write a business letter and memo.
Objective GPT-20.9
Participate in an actual or simulated job interview.
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