1. Communication Technology I overview

2. I will be able to explain the importance of communication in our technological society Essential Question: Explain the term halftone

3. BELLWORK: In your own words, describe the following types of printing: Flexography Gravure Screen Printing Impactless printing  Discussion – The Printing Process – Screen Printing (what you know about it) BELLWORK: In your own words, describe the following types of printing: Flexography Gravure Screen Printing Impactless printing  Discussion – The Printing Process – Screen Printing (what you know about it) I will be able to explain the importance of communication in our technological society Essential Question: Explain the term halftone

4. Key Terms I will be able to explain the importance of communication in our technological society Graphic communications: The exchange of information in a visual form, such as words, drawings, photographs, or a combination Substrate: Any material with a surface that can be printed on Artwork: The graphic elements used in producing printed products (line art and photographs) Line art: Illustrated images drawn by hand or using computer software Editing: the final preparation of the author’s manuscript for publication, including checking the text, line art, and photographs Process color: The four colors of ink used for color printing: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Also known as CMYK Printing: A process involving the use of a specialized machine to transfer an image from an image carrier to a substrate. Printing press: A specialized machine used to transfer an image from an image carrier to substrate, usually paper. Impactless printing: the term used for several types of printing that DO NOT require direct contact between an image carrier and the substrate.

5. Key Terms I will be able to explain the importance of communication in our technological society Commercial printing: A segment of the graphic communications industry that produces various products for customers, including forms, newspaper inserts, and catalogs. Quick Printing: A subdivision of commercial printing, consisting of shops specializing in rapidly completing short-run printing and photocopying work for customers. Relief Printing: the oldest method of printing, and requires a raised image. Ink is spread on the raised image areas, and transferred to paper by direct pressure.

6. EQ: Explain the term halftone Exit Ticket After reading this chapter explain in your own words why graphic images are considered important compared to verbal communication What’s next: Safety