MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY SPRING SESSION 2000 The gravure course will be offered on the following schedule Tuesday, January 18-Friday, May 5, 2000
INTRODUCTION TO GRAVURE Copyright ©1999, Thomas E. Gray
Cost to enroll in Introduction to Gravure, 3 semester hours credit $88 per semester hour of credit x 3 hours credit = $264.00 Additional Costs will be assessed for the textbook, for multimedia presentations, and for other materials provided to the student for the class. Contact the instructor via email to determine these costs.
The Course An Introduction to Gravure Printing The Text Rutherford, Bret, editor. Gravure Process and Technology The Content An overview of the gravure printing industry and the gravure printing process The Delivery Method Internet exploration, email interaction, video tape presentation(s), readings, written papers, PowerPoint presentations, tests, Graphic Communications industry resources
COURSE SYLLABUS OUTLINE
Department: Graphic Communications Technology Course Number: GAT 340 Credit Hours: Three
I. Title: Introduction to Gravure
This course explores the gravure printing process and the gravure printing industry. It will utilize the Internet as a course presentation medium. Teaching methodology will utilize email assignments, video presentations, and Internet research. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor
The purpose of the course is to provide an opportunity for study in the field of gravure printing, to introduce and explore the technical aspects of the industry, and to introduce the practices and procedures used in the gravure industry for pre-press, press, and post press.
A. To introduce students to gravure printing processes. B. To explore the development and expansion of gravure printing. C. To develop an understanding of gravure processes. D. To explore gravure pre-press procedures. E. To introduce and discuss the gravure platemaking process. F. To introduce and discuss the types of gravure presses, inks and papers. G. To introduce post-press and distribution. H. To develop an understanding of safety procedures which must be practiced in gravure companies.
V. Course Outline
A. An introduction to the gravure printing industry. B. A review of the history of gravure printing. C. An introduction to gravure printing methods. D. Pre-press procedures. E. Solvents, chemicals, inks and paper F. Environmental hazards and safety in the gravure facility. Maintenance G. Inventory control in the gravure industry.
A. Email, multimedia presentations B. Internet research C. Reading and writing assignments D. Field trip E. Tests
Students will be encouraged to make field trips to companies that are involved in gravure printing. They will be encouraged to attend trade shows, conventions, and seminars, which exhibit and demonstrate the latest gravure procedures and technologies available.
Libraries, personal computers, the Internet, multimedia presentations.
A. Grades will be based on student performance on tests and assignments. Test and assignment scores will be totaled to obtain the final grade.
B. For the purpose of this class, grades will be assigned as follows:
1. A = 90 to 100%. 2. B = 80 to 89%. 3. C = 70 to 79%. 4. D = 60 to 69%. 5. E = less than 60%.
Online classes are non-traditional classes offered as a convenience for students who cannot attend a class on-campus. Although class roll is not taken, students are expected to put as much time and effort into an online class as is expected in a traditional class offered on-campus. A high level of scholarship is expected from students enrolled online, which can only be demonstrated if an adequate amount of time is devoted to the class. Students are expected to correspond via email with the instructor at specific times established by the instructor and the student.
Students are expected to do their own work. Written work, which is submitted by a student, must follow accepted practice regarding documentation of sources of information. A bibliography and footnotes should accompany written research materials submitted for a grade. In instances where it is obvious that a student has plagiarized the work of others or cheated in order to gain a grade advantage, no credit will be awarded. Guidelines printed in the University catalog will be followed in such cases.
Rutherford, Bret, editor. Gravure Process and Technology.
Rutherford, Bret, editor. Gravure Process and Technology. Gravure Education Foundation and Gravure Association of America, 1991. Written by members of a committee composed of industry and education members of the Gravure Association of America and the Gravure Education Foundation.
Andersson, M., Eisley, W., Howard, A., Romano, F., and Witkowski, M. PDF Printing and Publishing, Micro Publishing
Press, Torrance, CA, 1997. A publication of Agfa Division, Bayer Corp., 1997.Cartwright, H.M. and MacKay, Robert. Rotogravure: A Survey of European and American Methods. MacKay Publishing Co, inc. Lyndon, KY, 1956.
Compilation. Gravure Convention Papers. Gravure Association of America, 1998.
Eder, Joseph Marie. History of Photography, trans. by Edward Epstean, New York: Columbia University Press, 1945.
Gravure Convention papers for previous years also provide excellent reference materials.
Gray, Thomas E. The Collotype Printing Process. Assignment Graphics, Murray, KY, 1984, Revised 1992.
Kasunich, Cheryl. Gravure Primer. GATFPress, Sewickley, PA, 1998.
Mertle, Joseph S. and Monson, Gordon L. Photomechanics and Printing. Mertle Publishing Co., Chicago, 1957.
Smith-Hatch, Laura, editor. Gravure, The Process of Choice, a compilation, Gravure Association of America, Rochester, NY, 1998.
Strauss, Victor. The Printing Industry. Printing Industries of America Inc., Washington, D.C. 1967.
Video Presentations Conventional Etching. Engraved Stationery Manufacturing, Foil Stamping, and Embossing. The Rotogravure Printing Process. Laserstar (Daetwyler Corp.) PowerPoint presentation(s). Email: tom.gray@murraystate.edu
Visit Internet sites, which relate to the materials being studied. Make a note of and inform your instructor of any new sites that you find to be useful in the online course on gravure printing. Each week, visit one or more of the Internet sites listed below. Submit a summary report on your visit to the various Internet sites (see assignments below).
http://teched.edtl.vt.edu/gcc/ Graphic Comm Central, a web site for graphic communications teachers http://www.daetwyler.com/ Daetwyler Corporation home page http://www.gaa.org/ Gravure Association of America http://www.gatf.lm.com/ Graphic Arts Technical Foundation http://www.gatf.lm.com/nstf.html National Scholarship Trust Fund http://www.napl.org National Association of Printers and Lithographers http://www.pneac.org/pneac.html Printer's National Environment Assistance Center http://www.INXINK.com/jobs/ http://www.dotpackaging.com/hot/index.htm http://www.dotjobs.co.uk/packweek/ http://www.era.eu.org/index.html European Rotogravure Association http://www.sunchemicalink.com/packaging_gravure.html Sun Chemical Ink General Printing Ink Division http://www.ohioee.com/home.htm Ohio Electronic Engravers Inc. http://www.plga.com. email: plga@chesnuteng.com W.R. Chestnut Engineering, Inc. Package and Label Gravure Assn. P. O. Box 6185, Venice, Florida 34292 U.S.A., Tel: 941-473-0807, Fax: 941-475-0834 http://www.mursuky.edu/qacd/cit/gat/gat.htm Graphic Communications Department Home page. http://www.mursuky.edu/qacd/cit/gat/OtherPostings/gatFrams.htm Graphic Communication Technology Newsletter http://www.mursuky.edu/qacd/cit/gat/OtherPostings/gatFrams.htm Partners in Industry, GAT Advisory Board Meeting
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY SPRING SESSION 2000 The gravure course will be offered on the following schedule Tuesday, January 18-Friday, May 5, 2000
Students are responsible for establishing a reliable email link with the instructor prior to the end of the first week of class. Students who do not establish such a link will be dropped from the course roll.
Each week, visit one or more of the Internet sites listed above. Submit a summary report on your visit to the various Internet sites. Due Tuesday, 5/2/2000.
Week 1, January 16: Review the Introduction to Gravure PowerPoint presentation and the Introductory text materials, which are provided to you as a Microsoft or a pdf file. View the video, The Rotogravure Printing Process. (Adobe reader will be required in order to read pdf files). Download it from www.Adobe.com.
Week 2, January 23: Read the Gravure Association of America Publication, Gravure, The Process of Choice. Write a paper (1500 word), which summarizes your studies from week one and two. Submit the paper via email as a word attachment. Be sure to check to see if you have a good email connection to the instructor. Follow up to be sure your materials were received. Paper Due Wednesday, 1/26/00.
Week 3, January 30: View the video, Engraved Stationery Manufacturing, Foil Stamping, and Embossing. Read and study Chapters 1-3. Chapter 1, What is Gravure?; Chapter 2, History of Gravure; Chapter 3, Gravure Products and Markets. Write 5 or more questions and answers for Chapters 1-3 and for the video and multimedia presentations viewed during week 1, which can be used as your study guide for tests. Submit questions by email. Due Wednesday, 2/2/00. Take the test on Chapters 1-3 on Thursday, 2/3/00.
Week 4, February 6: View the videos, Conventional Etching for Gravure and Laserstar. Read and study Chapters 4-5. Chapter 4, Basics of Color Separation; Chapter 5, Gravure Cylinder Engraving. Review the pdf files that have been prepared for your use in the course.
Week 5, February 13: Read and study Chapter 6, The Gravure Press and Its Components. Write 5 or more questions and answers for Chapters 4-6, which can be used as your study guide for the test. Submit questions by email. Due Wednesday, 2/16/00.
Week 6, February 20: Set up a tour of a gravure printing company. Provide your instructor with the name of the company you will visit. Write and submit a paper (500-1,000 words), which details your visit. Due Wednesday, 2/24/00. Take the test on Chapters 4-6 and on tour, Thursday, 2/25/00.
Week 8, February 27: Read and study Chapter 7, Web Handling.
Week 8, March 5: Read and study Chapter 8, The Gravure Image Carrier.
Week 9, March 12-18: Spring break.
Week 10, March 19: Read and study Chapter 9, The Gravure Ink Fountain, Gravure Inks and Solvents. Write 5 or more questions and answers for Chapters 7-9, which can be used as a study guide for the test. Submit questions by email. Due Wednesday, 3/22/00. Take the test on Chapters 7-9 on Thursday, 3/23/00.
Week 11, March 26: Read and study Chapter 10, Gravure Ink Dryers.
Week 12, April 2: Read and study Chapter 11, The Gravure Doctor Blade.
Week 13, April 9: Read and study Chapter 12, The Gravure Impression Roller. Write 5 or more questions and answers for Chapters 10-12, which can be used as s study guide for the test. Submit questions by email. Due, Wednesday, 4/12/00. Take the test on Chapters 10-12 on Thursday, 4/13/00.
Week 14, April 16: Read and study Chapter 13-14, Chapter 13, Gravure Paper Substrates; Chapter 14, Gravure Non-paper Substrates.
Week 15, April 23: Read and study Chapter 15-16. Chapter 15, Gravure Art and Copy Preparation. Chapter 16, Gravure Inks and Solvents. Write 5 or more questions and answers for Chapters 13-16, which can be used as a study guide for tests. Submit questions by email. Due 4/26/00. Take the test on Chapters 13-16 on Thursday, 4/27/00.
Week 16, April 30: Submit a summary report on your visits to other Internet sites. Due Tuesday, May 2.
Week 17, May 7: Take the final test via email, Monday, May 8 3 p.m.
Email: tom.gray@murraystate.edu
GAT 340 ASSIGNMENT AND TEST SCHEDULE
You will need to visit the department to pay for and pick up the textbook. Other materials used in the class will be loaned to you--video tapes, printed materials and disks that are used in the course. You will be expected to return these materials immediately following the end of the course.
Email: tom.gray@murraystate.edu
Many gravure publications are available from the Gravure Association of America (GAA). Order directly from GAA. (http://www.gaa.org/3publics.htm).
Gravure Process and Technology--This 462-page, 4-color hardbound book provides a comprehensive look at the gravure printing process and the gravure industry. It is designed as a textbook for college and university graphic arts programs, and for in-plant training for gravure printers, color separators, and industry suppliers.
GAA Special Newsletters--Published periodically.
Environmental Reporter, Member Alert, S&H News--Published throughout the year, highlighting important coming events, industry developments, news items and other timely information. Distributed to all members.
Gravure Magazine--The quarterly journal of the association and official voice of the gravure industry at home and abroad. Distributed to all members and to selected gravure buyers and customers, educators and students. Available to non-members through individual subscription (Media kit available on request).
Gravure Buyers Guide--A directory of gravure equipment, supplies and services, for use by buyers and customers of gravure. Published annually in the Winter issue of Gravure Magazine. All members are eligible for a free listing.
GAA Convention & Conference Proceedings--Compilations of technical papers presented at each GAA conference and convention. Published and distributed free to program attendees, official member representatives, and GEF resource centers. A limited number of back copies are available.
Reprints of Articles--Reprints of articles, presentations, and other data are available for all GAA publications, including archive publications, at a nominal fee.
Profile Survey of the US Gravure Industry--This landmark study is the only body of data to encompass all gravure applications: publication, packaging and product. Published in 1994.
Static Electricity and Control in the Gravure Pressroom--Covers general safety precautions: generations of static electricity; static discharges and arcing; limits of flammability and ignition energies; static measurement and static elimination; static near the printing nip; formulas to calculate maximum discharge energies and forces of electrostatic attraction. Includes diagrams and tables. Published in 1993; 31 pages.
Gravure Packaging Substrates Manual--A guide to the properties of packaging substrates covering test procedures and the special handling and processing requirements of various substrates, including specifications and samples of 18 common substrates. Published in 1991; 107 pages.
Gravure Base Cylinder Manual--Covers types of cylinders and cylinder materials; tolerances; balancing of cylinders; deflection; cylinder storage; shipping and handling. Published in 1979; 42 pages.
Gravure Doctor Blade Manual--Covers the most important aspects of blade assemblies, blade materials, holder configuration, make-ready and trouble-shooting procedures. Includes a glossary of terms. Published in 1983; 29 pages. (Under revision)
Gravure Engraving Manual--Gravure imaging methods for chemical engraving; gravure etching procedures; electromechanical engraving of gravure cylinders; halftone gravure; alternative image carriers and engraving techniques. Published in 1987, 63 pages.
Gravure Image Carrier Manual--Covers copper planting, chroming, and all aspects of cylinder preparation. Includes chapters on copper, finishing, plating, coating methods and waste treatment. Published in 1985; 80 pages.
Gravure Impression Roll Manual--Covers the principles of cylinder impression on the gravure press; impression roll systems; electrostatic assist; innovations in impression rolls; impression and impression-related problems, their avoidance and correction. Published in 1982; 88 pages.
Gravure Packaging Ink Manual--Covers properties and classifications of gravure inks; characteristics of gravure inks and coatings; solvent test methods; viscosity control; ink coverage and costs; test methods; ink handling and disposal; solvent emission reduction systems; and water-base inks. Includes a glossary of terms. Published in 1989. 104 pages.
Gravure Publication Ink Manual--Covers all aspects of publication gravure inks including composition, classification, manufacturing, physical and chemical properties, ink testing procedures, pressroom problem solving, health, safety, and environmental considerations, water-based inks, a listing of ink manufacturers, and addresses of numerous regulatory agencies. Published in 1995; 126 pages
The Basics of Gravure Printing--Provides a basic overview of the gravure process from a printer's perspective. Useful as a primer or as a training supplement. Available in English and Spanish. Published in 1995. 59 pages.
GAA Specifications of Halftone Gravure--Details the standards adopted for advertising production in magazines and other publications where supplied film is the basis of printed reproduction. Applies to both coated and uncoated stocks. Revised in February 1995.
GAA Colorimetric Specifications for Publication Proofing and Printing--(Revision 1.6, 1992) Includes Colorimetric Specification Terms of Reference. This color specification is applicable to inks, paper, press proofs and off-press proofs which are manufactured to SWOP specifications for publication printing in the United States. Available at a nominal charge.
Production Ready Electronic Files (PREF) for Packaging--This booklet was designed to help fulfill customer expectations by embracing the tools that are available and setting guidelines that will assist the designer in producing files that are compatible and well suited to the gravure production environment.
Specifications for Web Offset Publications (SWOP) Booklet--Includes GAA/SWOP standards adopted in 1988 for advertising production in magazines and other applicable publications where supplied film input materials are the basis of printed reproduction. Call for latest revision.