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270 I Subject Details
VBA037
Text and Graphics Manipulation
(Pagemaker/QuarltXpress/Corel
Draw)
84 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VBA033, VBA034, VBA036
Aims & Objectives
The aim ofthis module isto:
Discuss and adopt relevant occupational health and safety practices for
computerised equipment
Apply the fundamental and advanced features of an electronic publishing
application.
Compare the specific requirements of electronic publishing applications by the
graphic arts media.
Utilise allied software packages to produce computer graphic files to import into
electronically generated publications.
Use design/typographic skills to prepare appropriately designed and efficiently
generated mUlti-page documents.
Utilise peripheral equipmentto input and output both mono and colour data and
images.
Apply the concepts oftime organisation, logic, conceptformation and
decisionmaking to a range of graded exercises.
VBA038
42 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VBA034
Aims & Objectives
Image Input - Scanning 1 (Tone
Reproduction)
The aim of this module is to provide students with the skills, attitude and knowledge
required to scan line, continuous tone and previously screened monochrome copy
producing output which conforms to established reproduction and electronic media
specifications.
Content
Revision of traditional reproduction practice, terminology and half-tone variables.
Scanners -types, advantages, applications, resolution.
Scanners - Principles of operation.
Input considerations.
Principles oftone reproduction and colour separation.
Copy evaluation, reproduction and aesthetic considerations.
Output considerations, including laser printing and imagesetters.
Introduction to quality control- calibration and process monitoring.
Image scanning, enhancement, output and evaluation.
Filesize, types, import/export, storage medium.
VBA039
24 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VBA037
Aims & Objectives
Graphic Manipulation (PhotoShop)
The aim ofthis module is to provide students with the skills, attitude and knowledge
necessary to utilise graphics software programs to perform advanced image
manipulation and merging techniques for reproduction. Learning Outcomes:
Manage the electronic pre-press system to facilitate the creation, storage,
retrieval and outputting of data.
Create and modify complex illustration using layers and masking techniques of a
graphics software package.
Produce final electronic artwork on a pre-press vector-based graphics software
program to meet the specifications of a production brief.
Utilise the path function for detailed selection of bitmap images.
Employ colour and tone correction, and image enhancementtechniques.
Employ colour and tone correction techn iques to bitmap images.
VBA040
illustration Applications (Illustrator)
Aims & Objectives
The aim ofthis module is to utilise software application packages to:
Create aesthetic and legible graphics relevant to the Graphic Arts area.
Access and modify graphic files.
Modify or manipulate pre-scanned graphics.
VBA042
Planning and Estimating (Manual)
30 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: adequate understanding offigures and calculations.
Aims & Objectives
This module gives an overview of costing and estimating of materials and processes,
hourly rates and purchasing of paper in order to increase productivity and reduce waste.
Content
Obtaining specifications.
Knowing how to purchase paper at competitive prices.
Calculating Pre-press operations and estimates.
Estimating ink usage and costs.
Estimating Lithographic printing.
Calculating finishing processes and estimates.
VBA043
20 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Binding and Finishing Techniques
This module provides students with the skills and knowledge required to plan a range of
post-press tasks, including:
Imposition.
Folding and cutting.
Binding methods.
VBA044
42 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Colour Measurement Application
The aim of this module is to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to perform
colour measurementtasks using a variety of hardware and software tools.
Content
Colour representation and plotting systems.
Colour properties.
Test images and samples for measurement
Colour difference and other computations.
Controlling colour in software applications.
VBA045 Systems Management 2
42 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VBA041
Aims & Objectives
The aim of this module is to provide students with the skills, attitudes and knowledge
necessary to manage multiple computer work stations in a local area network, and to
enable the integration of a multiple number of platforms used in the pre-press industry.
Content
Data compression.
Postscript language.
Data transmission.
Operating system.
System security and maintenance.
File conversion techniques.
36 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VBA033, VBA034, VBA036
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002