Section summary
This introduction to screen printing production art course focuses on teaching how to separate and output films for screen printing. Specifically, it requires a basic understanding of Illustrator and Photoshop. The course emphasizes the following key points:
- The importance of mastering keyboard shortcuts for efficiency.
- Demonstrating key functions like layer management, object duplication, and live text editing in Illustrator.
- It concentrates on the production side of screen printing rather than design, with the aim to assist artists in producing high-quality prints.
The text details various functions and keyboard shortcuts for manipulating layers and elements in a graphic design program. It explains how to:
- Place objects on different layers.
- Copy and paste elements.
- Modify the position and duplicate objects.
Additionally, the course provides tips on managing live text, such as:
- Creating outlines.
- Emphasizing the importance of specifying the fonts used when sending files for printing.
The primary focus is on educating about production art in graphic design and optimizing workflow processes.