Print Production Management & Cost Estimating

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A study of current topics and systems for setting printing production standards, cost estimating, production scheduling, job planning and the consideration of new equipment and technologies. Students will integrate the technical knowledge learned through previous graphics laboratory classes with other course work in management, marketing, science, business, etc., with a focus on how it all relates specifically to the printing production process. The course is structured to offer an overview in several areas of print production management, with emphasis on cost estimating and current printing industry topics. 2 hours lecture/3 hours lab. Prereq: ITEC 355 and MATH 130, or permission of instructor.