Griffith College Dublin

The certificate in prePress/preMedia strategies course will combine knowledge of digital media, (as a basis for going forward) as well as an analog media principles (the basics i.e., ink on paper, colour transmission and reflectance).

It will teach users how best to implement tried and tested methods of getting on screen results to reproduce faithfully in either an analog or digital environment. Whilst prePress is primarily a workflow for getting ink onto paper the preMedia side will help with repurpose the same message to a broader audience using digital mediums such as the web or other smart devices that will give a user access to the web.

It will also expose the users to the creation process for content such as magazines, flyers, newspapers etc. All of the principles on the course will be supported through practical examples and case studies.

Course Content

• Project workflow
• Reprographics and printing
• Media and substrates
• Imposition, sections and optimised paper usage
• Finishing
• Choose your platform
• Crossing the platform threshold
• Application software
• The portable document format
• All about type
• Working with fonts
• The digital image
• Acquiring originals
• Colour
• Preflight inspection
• Additional technical topics
• Costing

Upon completion, this professional certificate is the perfect progression for participants who wish to progress in the workplace. Successful applicants may also elect to pursue further studies in this area. 

To apply you can simply complete the registration form and return back to us before the course commences, if you are applying to the college as a mature student (over 23) you will be offered a place on the course based on your maturity. If you are under 23 you will need to send me a copy of your leaving cert results with your application form.

Please ensure that you return the relevant documents when applying for the course to the following address: Griffith Corporate Training, South Circular Road, Dublin 8 or alternatively via email.

• Registration Form - include all details, contact phone numbers email address etc.
• One Passport Photo to accompany your registration form.