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PRINT TECHNIQUES
The objective of this subject is to introduce the basic techniques of printing and its usage in the various fields of the industry along with introductory classes on Corel Draw.
Introduction to Printing Technology. Evolution of Printing Technology till the modern era. Study of Printing Technology. Influence of printing process on design.
An outline of paper technology. Study of properties, finishes, features and uses of different types of papers available in the country. Study of production methods of books, newspapers, magazines, etc.
Introduction to Corel Draw. Opening and Saving of new files. Introduction to Menu Bar. Property bar, Drawing Window, Tool Box, Palette, Dockers, Exporting and Importing files. Drawing predefined shapes- Circle, Square, Star, Pentagon. Free Hand Shapes, Text Tool, Formatting Text Tool, Selecting and Transforming Objects, Shaping Objects, Brush Tool, Smudge Tool.
Working with Colours, Color Modes, Combining, Grouping, Welding, Snapping, Color Management, Texture Fill, Outline Objects, Viewing, Zooming, Rulers, Guidelines, Grids, Converting to Curves,
Scanning, Manually Tracing Bitmaps, Exporting Bitmaps, Page Setup, Labels, Bitmaps Effect, Styles, Templates, Web Graphics, Printing Processes, Calendars, Screen Printing.
- Gary David Bouton, “CorelDRAW X5 The Official Guide 1st Edition (Paperback)”, Tata Mcgraw Hill Education
- Tata Mcgraw Hill Education, “Sketching (5th Printing): Drawing Techniques for Product Designers illustrated ed Edition (Hardcover)”, Bis Publishers
1. Andrew Darlow, “301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers (Paperback)”, Course Technology.
2. Jack Gersheimer, Jack Gernsheimer, “Designing Logos: The Process of Creating Symbols That Endure (Paperback)”, Allworth Press
