Graphic Prepress Tradesperson
Graphic prepress tradespersons use computerised typesetting and image assembly to design layouts and assemble text and graphics into page formats for printing.
Graphic prepress tradespeople may perform the following tasks:
- develop visual concepts
- prepare layouts and finished artwork by deciding the type size and style, line width and visual composition of illustrations and photographs
- manipulate images and type to meet production and design requirements using a variety of computer hardware and software
- produce and process photographic images
- electronically scan, separate and correct the colour of images
- prepare a variety of printing mediums including letterpresses, offset lithographic plates, gravure cylinders and flexographic plates or blocks
- input, transfer and manipulate electronic data for a variety of devices including typesetting systems, scanners and multimedia systems
- manage digital data and client files.
Specialisations:
With experience and sometimes further training, it is possible to progress to supervisory and management positions.
Personal Requirements:
- enjoy technical work
- interested in typography, art and design
- able to carry out detailed work
- good knowledge of the English language
- good eyesight (may be corrected) and normal colour vision
- good hand-eye coordination
- high degree of concentration and patience.
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