Closing the Skills Gap 11:30 am | (Sponsored by RR Donnelley) YWCA and Xerox Giving Back to the Community through Education and Print; Xerox School to Career Program Noon | (Sponsored by Xerox) “National Girls Who Print Day” Lunch and Girlie Award Presentation 12:00 - 12:30 pm | (Sponsored by Print Media Centr) Game Changing Digital Print Opportunities in the Americas 12:00 – 1:00 pm | (Sponsored by NPES) SkillsUSA’s Graphic Communications Contest 12:30 pm | (Sponsored by Heidelberg USA, Inc.) Annual Girls Who Print Day Mentor Panel 12:30 – 1:30 pm | (Sponsored by Print Media Centr) Email Marketing Uncovered: How to Integrate Email Into Your Direct Mail Mix 12:30 – 1:30 pm | (Sponsored by Accudata Integrated Marketing) LED UV and the Future of Offset Printing 12:30 – 1:30 pm | (Sponsored by Air Motion Systems, Inc. | AMS UV) YWCA and Xerox Giving Back to the Community through Education and Print; Xerox School to Career Program 1:00 pm | (Sponsored by Xerox) Printed Electronics & Applications; Using Commercial Flexo & Gravure Printing for Electronics; and Equipment for Printing Electronics 1:00 pm | (Sponsored by FlexTech, Cal Poly, Western Michigan, and Novacentrix) Haptic Brain | Haptic Brand 1:00 - 1:45 pm YWCA and Xerox Giving Back to the Community through Education and Print; Xerox School to Career Program 1:30 pm | (Sponsored by Xerox) Digital Literacy through Media 2:00 pm | (Sponsored by Ricoh Production Printing Business Group) Incoming! Print Techs and Trends You Cannot Ignore! 2:00 – 2:45 pm | (Sponsored by Print Media Centr) Closing the Skills Gap 2:30 pm (Sponsored by RR Donnelley) Quad/Graphics 3:00 pm Printed Electronics & Applications; Using Commercial Flexo & Gravure Printing for Electronics; and Equipment for Printing Electronics 3:00 pm | (Sponsored by FlexTech, Cal Poly, Western Michigan, and Novacentrix) Reinventing World Class: Coffee and Conversation with Pitney Bowes 3:00 – 3:45 pm | (Sponsored by Print Media Centr) An ROI River Runs Through It: Mapping Your Multi-Channel Marketing Streams 4:00 – 4:45 pm | (Sponsored by Print Media Centr) Free International Day Program & Reception: Value-Added Printing & Finishing for Improved Profitability 4:00 - 5:30 pm | (Sponsored by NPES) New Dual Channel & Stitching Options Enhance the Capabilities Bof Fusion Cross ÖWE SYSTEC’s high-performance inserting system, Fusion Cross, debuted to rave reviews at its 2012 launch in the North American market, thanks to its outstanding flexibility and fast format changeovers. In response to industry requirements, BÖWE SYSTEC has continually developed additional capabilities and in 2015 introduced a Dual Infeed Channel and Stitching module to Fusion Cross. The Dual Channel module allows customers to intelligently merge continuous or cut-sheet print streams into a single envelope while maintaining the high speed and flexibility that Fusion Cross is known for. The inline Stitching module provides the capability to Stitch flat or folded sets and subsets based on the database or barcode driven instructions. Both of these capabilities address the complex needs of the insurance and telecom markets and demonstrates the transformation that Fusion Cross is bringing to clients throughout the industry. RBrowsing Education Main Street epresentatives from colleges, universities, and educational organizations are ready for action on Education Main Street. Among the school’s represented are Ball State University (Booth 772); Cal Poly State University (Booth 669); Chowan College (Booth 769); Clemson University (Booth 773); Colubia College Chicago (Booth 672); Ferris State University (Booth 670); Harper College (Booth 770); New York City College of Technology (Booth 771); RIT-School of Media Sciences (Booth 767); University of Wisconsin-Stout (Booth 673), and Western Illinois University (Booth (671). Educational exhibits include Graphic Communications Education Association, (formerly IEAGA) (Booth 768); The Hiring Hub—Closing the Skills Gap (Booth 570); the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) (Booth 668); and Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce, (Booth 568). “As one of the top graphic communications programs in the U.S., our students are eager to find jobs in the industry,” Dr. Charles T. Weiss, Assistant Professor, Graphic Communications, Clemson University, says. “You can find out more about our undergraduate and graduate programs, and learn more about our industry internships.” Harper College’s Graphic Arts Technology Program offers four specialized fields of study: Creative Design, Web Design, Package Design, and Print Production, explains Patty Bruner, Graphic Arts Program Coordinator. Students complete a year and a half core sequence of classes within this two-year program and then select one of the four options for the last semester coursework. “The curriculum provides a foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for a variety of graphic creative and production positions,” Bruner remarks. Several certificates are offered as well, to provide professional development for professionals or students who already have achieved a degree. The Creative Design specialty provides a foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for creative print design positions, with an emphasis on digital design, visual techniques and production. Web Design also emphasizes design, and visual techniques as well as a focus on web development. Package Design provides a foundation of this growing graphic field and utilizes Esko packaging software and teaches production techniques for the packaging profession. The Print Production specialty emphasis is on digital and conventional print production and basic graphic industry concepts. All specialties in this program use the latest software and conclude by producing a professional portfolio and resume for employment. The School of Media Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology provides relevant curricula offerings at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to address a continuous decline in the availability of quality skilled managers and production personnel in the graphic communications industry. Offering both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, the School of Media Sciences is built upon a rich tradition of the former School of Printing with roots dating back to the 1920s, and boasting over 5,000 alumni working in all aspects of the field of graphic communications. Today’s course offerings reflect the present media landscape where traditional skill sets are merged with electronic technologies such as website development, tablet and mobile publishing, social media, and advanced analytics. According to Dr. Greg D’Amico, newly appointed Administrative Chair of the School of Media Sciences: “Our vision is to develop the next generation of leaders in this dynamic and viable industry.” Undergraduates build on a lean but intense common core of knowledge, and then are encouraged to specialize in their more advanced coursework in areas germane to media strategy, media workflows, and media specialization. Graduate students work closely with research faculty in completing a thesis in an area relevant to industry. Official Show Daily | PrintingNews.com GRAPH EXPO | September 14, 2015 | 59
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