Pre-press Technicians
Description
Pre-press technicians prepare, format and compose text and graphics in a form suitable for use in a variety of print processes.
Tasks
- Arranges and pastes printing material onto paper ready for photographing.
- Processes filmsetting or desktop publishing output to produce image on film and transfers to printing plates and digital output.
- Examines proof copies, checks for quality and accuracy and makes any necessary alterations.
- Scans and retouches digital images to create sample proofs, plans and lays out artwork to match planned design.
- Uses computer applications to generate images and text.
- Determines from specification the kind and size of type to be used.
Entry Requirements
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Skills
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Writing
- Active Listening
- Mathematics
- Science