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Graphic Products COMMERCIAL PRINTING

This unique resource demonstrates
how Focus Educational designed,
printed, packaged and advertised
one of its products using three
industry standard printing
processes.
Offset Lithography
Follows a typical Focus brochure
from concept to print

Screen Printing
Demonstrates the production of
a Focus CD label.

Flexography
Shows how the Focus mailshot
was prepared and packaged for
mailing.

Topics covered:
These titles are included as brochure artwork • imposition & colour separation • CMYK
part of the Design Technology plate setting & processing • 4 colour printing process• folding
Resource Pack on pages 10-11. stitching • trimming • screen production • CD packaging
envelope conversion • ISO paper sizes • cost of production

Focus on
D&T Materials Database

This DT materials database includes
information and prices for a whole
host of materials, components and
fittings.

Students can Browse, Search, and
Evaluate materials and produce
accurate Cutting Lists and Project
Costings.
Results can be saved and printed
out for direct inclusion into
design folders, helping ensure
good marks are achieved for
research and ICT skills.

Due for release soon:
Database Editor for Staff Use
• create groups Data Categories include:
• add materials
metals/plastics/woods electronic components knock-down fittings
• update material costs
man-made boards handles & knobs nails • rivets • screws
• convert to currency of choice
catches, locks & stays hinges • hooks & eyes nuts, bolts & washers
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