Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 3359/2013 - 01/03/2013
3 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 TP + 2,0 O , Cód. 964447.
Lecturer
- Miguel Alexandre Pereira Sanches (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Objectives
1. Final digital files for high quality printing;
2. Best practices for typography, colour management and images;
3. Generating files for offset printing according to ISO 12647.
Program
1. Creating files: dimensions and definition of workspace;
2. Adequate image formats;
3. Image adjustments;
4. Linked or embedded images;
5. Appropriate resolution;
6. Correction and verification of text;
7. Typography and type management;
8. Color composition;
9. Creation and use of ICC profiles;
10. Transparencies, trapping and overlapping;
11. Application Color Settings;
12. Color proof;
13. Creation of PDF files;
14. Preflight;
15. PDF presets;
16. Communicate with the printing company;
17. Technical specifications.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment: practical assignments (90%) and class participation (10%).
Evaluation at the time of examination and appeal with resolution of a embracing practical exercise.
Bibliography
- , . e SOPLON, L. (2011). On Print: from the screen to paper and vice versa. Barcelona: Indexbook
- AMBROSE, G. (2010). The Visual Dictionary of Pre-Press & Production. London: AVA Publishing
- MOREIRA, L. (2009). Arte-final Digital. Tomar: IPT
- McCUE, C. (2014). Real World Print Production with Adobe Creative Cloud. San José, California: Peachpit
Teaching Method
1. Lectures and demos supported by datashow
2. Tutorials and exercises including problem solving.
Software used in class
Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop e Adobe Acrobat.
