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.

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