Offset Press and BinderyWVEIS 1841

This course introduces the use of offset presses and bindery equipment. Areas of study include offset press fundamentals, components, operation, paper stock, paper cutting, and bindery operations.Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts, and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to occupations in graphic communications. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Students are encouraged to become active members of SkillsUSA for additional co-curricular opportunities that enhance student achievement, develop student leadership, and support experiential learning.The West Virginia Standards for 21st Century Learning include the following components: 21st Century Content Standards and 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and content standards and objectives.

Grade 9-12

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Offset Press and Bindery

Standard: 1 / Offset Press Fundamentals
FH.S.BINDERY OFFPRS.1 / Students will explore the principles and systems of an offset press.
Objectives / Students will
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.1.1 / analyze the principles behind offset printing.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.1.2 / determine the basic systems of a sheet-fed press.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.1.3 / determine pH and proper mix of fountain solution.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.1.4 / correlate basic press operations.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.1.5 / demonstrate wash-up procedures.
Performance Descriptors (FH.PD.BINDERY OFFPRS.1)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in offset press fundamentals. The student cananalyze the principles behind offset printing; troubleshoot the basic systems of a sheet-fed press; correct mix of fountain solution based on pH; troubleshoot basic press operations; and evaluate wash-up procedures. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in offset press fundamentals. The student can examine the principles behind offset printing; determine the basic systems of a sheet-fed press; determine pH and proper mix of fountain solution; examine basic press operations; and demonstrate wash-up procedures. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in offset press fundamentals. The student candescribe the principles behind offset printing; identify the basic systems of a sheet-fed press; definepH; describe basic press operations; and describe the importance of wash-up procedures. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 2 / Offset Press Components
FH.S.BINDERY OFFPRS.2 / Students will describe the main components of an offset press.
Objectives / Students will
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.2.1 / correlate the three main cylinders of an offset press.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.2.2 / correlatecomponents of the inking system.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.2.3 / correlatecomponents of the dampening system.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.2.4 / correlatecomponents of the feeder system.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.2.5 / correlatecomponents of the register board.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.2.6 / correlatecomponents of the delivery system.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.2.7 / correlateoperator control features.
Performance Descriptors (FH.PD.BINDERY OFFPRS.2)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in offset press components. The student cantroubleshoot the three main cylinders of an offset press; troubleshoot components of the inking system; troubleshoot components of the dampening system; troubleshoot components of the feeder system; troubleshoot components of the register board; troubleshoot components of the delivery system; and troubleshoot operator control features. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard inoffset press components. The student cancorrelate the three main cylinders of an offset press; correlate components of the inking system; correlate components of the dampening system; correlate components of the feeder system; correlate components of the register board; correlate components of the delivery system; and correlate operator control features. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in offset press components. The student canidentify the three main cylinders of an offset press; identify components of the inking system; identify components of the dampening system; identify components of the feeder system; identify components of the register board; identify components of the delivery system; and identify operator control features. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 3 / Offset Press Operation
FH.S.BINDERY OFFPRS.3 / Students will set up and operate an offset press.
Objectives / Students will
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.3.1 / set up the press according to job ticket specifications.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.3.2 / perform proper safety precautions during press operations.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.3.3 / set up the dampening system.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.3.4 / prepare the inking system.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.3.5 / install the offset plate.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.3.6 / setup feeder system.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.3.7 / prepare register board and paper delivery system.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.3.8 / print a series of jobs using a variety of stock and colors.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.3.9 / print a series of two-sided jobs.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.3.10 / perform press shutdown procedures.
Performance Descriptors (FH.PD.BINDERY OFFPRS.3)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in offset press operation. The student canidentify and correct an incorrect press setup based on job ticket specifications; develop safety procedures for a press; troubleshoot the dampening system; troubleshoot the inking system; troubleshoot the offset plate; troubleshootthe feeder system; troubleshootthe register board and paper delivery system; assess a series of jobs printed on a variety of stock and colors; assess a series of two-sided jobs; and oversee press shutdown procedures. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in offset press operation. The student can set up the press according to job ticket specifications; perform proper safety precautions during press operations; set up the dampening system; prepare the inking system; install the offset plate; setup feeder system; prepare register board and paper delivery system; print a series of jobs using a variety of stock and colors; print a series of two-sided jobs; and perform press shutdown procedures. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in offset press operation. The student candescribe the set up processfor the press according to job ticket specifications; describe the importance of proper safety precautions during press operations; describe the function of the dampening system; describe the function of the inking system; describe the function ofthe offset plate; describe the function ofthe feeder system; describe the function ofthe register board and paper delivery system; print a series of jobs using a variety of stock and colors with assistance; print a series of two-sided jobs with assistance; and perform press shutdown procedures with assistance. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 4 / Paper Stock
FH.S.BINDERY OFFPRS.4 / Students will select the proper paper for a project.
Objectives / Students will
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.4.1 / examine common paper terms.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.4.2 / distinguish between the two sides of a sheet of paper.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.4.3 / test for grain direction of paper stock.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.4.4 / match kinds of paper with their use.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.4.5 / select papers for projects.
Performance Descriptors (FH.PD.BINDERY OFFPRS.4)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in paper stock. The student cancompare and contrast common paper terms; compare and contrast the two sides of a sheet of paper; evaluate grain selection; match kinds of paper with their use; and assess the selectionof papers for various projects. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in paper stock. The student can examine common paper terms; distinguish between the two sides of a sheet of paper; test for grain direction of paper stock; match kinds of paper with their use; and select papers for projects.Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in paper stock. The student candefine common paper terms; describe the difference between the two sides of a sheet of paper; define grain; identify different kinds of paper; and identify theuses for various kinds of paper. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 5 / Paper Cutting
FH.S.BINDERY OFFPRS.5 / Students will:
  • cut paper according to project specifications using proper safety procedures.
  • minimize waste by utilizing combination cuts.

Objectives / Students will
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.5.1 / perform proper safety precautions during paper cutting operations.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.5.2 / calculate number of cuts from stock.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.5.3 / cut paper according to the job ticket specifications.
Performance Descriptors (FH.PD.BINDERY OFFPRS.5)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in paper cutting. The student canmodel proper safety precautions during paper cutting operations; use combination cuts to more efficiently calculate number of cuts from stock; and oversee paper cutting according to the job ticket specifications. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in paper cutting. The student can perform proper safety precautions during paper cutting operations; calculate number of cuts from stock, identifying combination cuts; and cut paper according to the job ticket specifications. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in paper cutting. The student canidentify proper safety precautions during paper cutting operations; describe the process for cutting stock; and cut paper according to the job ticket specifications with assistance. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 6 / Bindery Operations
FH.S.BINDERY OFFPRS.6 / Students will perform various bindery operations according to job specifications.
Objectives / Students will
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.6.1 / describe operations performed in the bindery areas.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.6.2 / differentiate between side and saddle stitches.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.6.3 / pad #20 paper stock and carbonless paper stock.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.6.4 / drill stock for 3-ring binders.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.6.5 / perform GBC binding operations.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.6.6 / perform folding operations.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.6.7 / gather or collate a multi-page booklet.
Performance Descriptors (FH.PD.BINDERY OFFPRS.6)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in bindery operations. The student canoversee operations performed in the bindery areas; compare and contrast side and saddle stitches; evaluate the padding of #20 paper stock and carbonless paper stock; evaluate drilled stock for 3-ring binders; oversee GBC binding operations; oversee folding operations; and oversee the gathering or collatingof a multi-page booklet. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard inbindery operations. The student can describe operations performed in the bindery areas; differentiate between side and saddle stitches; pad #20 paper stock and carbonless paper stock; drill stock for 3-ring binders; perform GBC binding operations; perform folding operations; and gather or collate a multi-page booklet. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in bindery operations. The student canname the operations performed in the bindery areas; identify side and saddle stitches; describe the process for padding#20 paper stock and carbonless paper stock; drill stock for 3-ring binders with assistance; perform GBC binding operations with assistance; perform folding operationswith assistance; and gather or collate a multi-page booklet with assistance.Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 7 / Participating in the Student Organization
FH.S.BINDERY OFFPRS.7 / Students will participate in a local student organization.
Objectives / Students will
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.7.1 / examine the purposes and goals of student organizations.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.7.2 / demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities such as meetings, programs, projects, and competitions.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.7.3 / discover the benefits and responsibilities of participation in student, professional, and civic organizations as an adult.
Performance Descriptors (FH.PD.BINDERY OFFPRS.7)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in participating in the student organization. The student can critique the purposes and goals of student and professional organizations; assess the leadership skills gained through participation in student organization activities such as meetings, programs, projects, and competitions; and analyze the benefits and responsibilities of participation in student, professional, and civic organization as an adult. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in participating in the student organization. The student can examine the purposes and goals of student and professional organizations; demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities such as meetings, programs, projects, and competitions; and discover the benefits and responsibilities of participation in student, professional, and civic organization as an adult. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in participating in the student organization. The student can list the purposes and goals of student and professional organizations; describe the leadership skills gained through participation in student organization activities such as meetings, programs, projects, and competitions; and list the benefits and responsibilities of participation in student, professional, and civic organization as an adult. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 8 / Literacy and Numeracy
FH.S.BINDERY OFFPRS.8 / Students will demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to solve complex, real-world problems associated with their career/technical content area and improve their thinking and reasoning skills.
Objectives / Students will
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.8.1 / utilize a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.8.2 / demonstrate writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.8.3 / demonstrate accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects.
FH.O.BINDERY OFFPRS.8.4 / analyze tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects.
Performance Descriptors (FH.PD.BINDERY OFFPRS.8)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in literacy and numeracy. The student chooses a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects; performs writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; communicates accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; and evaluates tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in literacy and numeracy. The student utilizes a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects; demonstrates writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; demonstrates accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; and analyzes tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in literacy and numeracy. The student selects a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects; reproduces writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; illustrates accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; and explains tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects. Performance needs further development and supervision.