Orientation to the Graphic Arts, April 23-26, 2007

Orientation to the Graphic Arts, April 23-26, 2007
Pittsburgh, PA
What is your companyǃÙs greatest asset?
It should be your employees! The graphic communications industry is complicated and can be confusing. Make sure your clients are offered clear, concise information about their print jobs by ensuring that your staff understands everything involved in the print production process.
With a knowledgeable staff, your company can build credibility and provide outstanding customer service, which leads to repeat business and greater profitability. Help your employees become the best asset your company hasǃÓregister them for Orientation to the Graphic Arts today.
You Will Learn
An overview of printing reproduction
Hands-on exercises from prepress through productionǃÓhelping attendees understand what it takes to produce a printed piece
Digital hard and soft proofing
Multicolor litho press and on-demand printing
Bindery operations
And understanding of workflowǃÓfrom design to postpress
Who Should Attend
Anyone new to the printing industry
Sales and Customer Service Managers
Marketing/Communications Managers
Graphic Designers
Print Buyers
Training Managers
Suppliers
Workshop Duration
This is a four-day workshop, packed with all the information your employees need to understand the fundamentals of the printing industry.
Hands-On Experience Using
Platesetter
6/c UV press
High speed digital color press
Softproofing Systems
Workshop Leader
Joseph B. Marin is known throughout the industry for his prepress expertise and is a co-author of the popular prepress publication, The PDF Print Production Guide, 2nd edition. In addition, he pursues new information relevant to preflighting and contract-color soft proofing, and creates and conducts training programs on a wide range of graphic arts subjects.
Registration Questions
If you have questions about workshop registration, please contact Kristen Stumpf, Registrar, by phone at (800) 910-4283 x716 or by email at kstumpf@piagatf.org.