Photolitho Proofing>Production (PRT-0181)

Fall 2025 · PRT 0181 · Tufts University · 4 credits · Undergraduate

Comprehensive introduction to photolithography and its various print media applications. Gain digital and hands-on experience designing film positives, exposing and developing plates, and printing on direct presses. Learn prepress strategies for commercial offset printing such as registration, color separations, spot color, and halftone. Produce traditional editioned prints on press as well as large print-runs in the form of posters, mailers, newspapers, and magazines. Work on individual projects and collaborate on a class project in the form of an offset printed newspaper or magazine. Classes involve presentations, technical demonstrations, individual meetings, and studio work time equally. Open to all levels. Non-SMFA students and MAT Art Education students will receive a letter grade.

Course codes: PRT-0181, PRT 0181, PRT0181, PRT-181, PRT 181, PRT181

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