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Course · AL
Screen Printing
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Screen Printing provides an introduction to the screen printing trade, allowing students to explore graphic preparation, mesh selection, frames, stencil systems, printing techniques, ink and substrate compatibility, and how screen printing affects the finishing processes. A combination of technical laboratory applications and theory provides the foundation for this course.
Research and report on the scope of the screen printing industry, including the range of screen printed productsCompare and contrast offset, flexo, gravure, and screen printing processesUtilize the design process and industry-standard software to prepare graphics for screen printing applicationsIdentify the types of presses that are used in the screen printing industry and outline the characteristics of eachIdentify and use various types of screen printing frames and explain the differences among themSelect the correct screen mesh for given projects, considering composition, mesh count, diameter, weaveIdentify and select the proper squeegee and flood bar for a screen-printed project, considering composition, profileUtilize various substrates for screen printingSelect and use various stencil systems for screen printing to produce products on different substratesSelect the inks for use in various screen printing projects and explain why they are chosen for each situationIdentify and use various drying methods and equipment for screen printing projectsCalculate the cost, selling price, and profit margin of a screen printing project, including equipment, materials