Classroom Procedures and Expectations
How many students are allowed to use the restroom pass at a time?
One!
Which color mode is generally best used for digital printing?
CMYK
What is a Platen?
A platen is the board that shirts are loaded onto in order to print on the press.
3 Inches
True or False: Saying you "like" someone's work is enough to be considered constructive feedback.
False
Where in the classroom should you store any snacks during class time up in the classroom?
Where should you store any snacks during class time down in the studio?
Classroom: On the counter by the front door.
Studio: In a backpack or bag- No eating down in the studio.
What is non-destructive editing in Photoshop?
Editing techniques in Photoshop that preserve the original information within the image or design.
What is flash drying, and what does it do?
Flash drying is the process of quickly curing the top layer of ink on a freshly printed design. Flash drying allows the printer to print multiple colors on top of each other without the top layer damaging the layer below it.
What are the steps to turning on the pressure washer down in the studio?
Turn the water on, then the pressure washer.
Describe, Analyze, Interpret, Judge
How many absences can place you on attendance probation?
10
Which file type supports transparency options?
PNG
What is a Pellon?
Pellons are the practice fabric we use to print test prints of a design before printing on real shirts.
Why do we use press wash instead of water when we clean ink off of screens down in the studio?
Because we use plastisol ink in studio, and plastisol ink cannot be put down the drain.
During the critique process, when should you make the decision to decide whether or not a design is successful?
According to the new late work policy, how long after the original due date can you submit an assignment with an excused absence for full credit?
One Week
Name three Principles of Design
Contrast, Balance, Emphasis, Repetition, Movement, Proportion, White Space
What is an exposure booth, and what does it do?
An exposure booth is a piece of screen printing equiptment that exposes emulsed screens to high levels of UV light. This cures the emulsion surrounding the design, allowing for a stencil to form in the areas of emulsion that were not cured.
What is the purpose of flooding?
Flooding a screen before printing allows for the printer to have a smooth, consistent print.
BONUS: When using water-based ink, flooding keeps the ink from drying in the mesh of the screen between prints.
What is the purpose of the critique process?
It is meant to provide feedback to the designer, and to determine whether or not the design meets its objective/ the needs of the client.
If any intentional unauthorized or inappropriate use of either classroom technology or studio equipment is found, it will...
Who invented the printing press back in 1468?
Johannes Gutenburg
What are registration marks on a design used for?
Registration marks help you line up your screens on the press for a multi-color design.
What should you do if you notice that your print is getting over-flooded and fuzzy between passes on the press?
Check the bottom of the screen for overflooding, then wipe them away completely with a rag and a little bit of press wash.
What is the difference between constructive criticism and just criticism?
Constructive criticism aims to provide helpful advice that enables people to learn and grow as individuals or professionals; whereas negative feedback creates discouragement by telling someone what went wrong but failing to offer suggestions for improvement.