Course Description
10-204-130 WIDE FORMAT GRAPHICS PRODUCTION ...this course provides an immersive, hands-on exploration of the wide-format print industry, transitioning from digital design to physical large-scale production. Students master the end-to-end workflow, including advanced file pre-flighting, technical hardware maintenance, and the operation of industry-standard inkjet printers and vinyl plotters. Curriculum highlights include the systematic application of pressure-sensitive materials—progressing from flat surfaces to complex contours—and the "business of print," covering shop burden rates, profit-margin estimation, and wholesale vs. retail pricing strategies. (Prerequisite: 10-204-110, Digital Print Fundamentals)
Course Typically Offered
Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
What will I learn?
- Identify proper materials for large format graphics.
- Produce large format graphics using correct equipment
- Identify differences between inkjet inks
- Prepare different surfaces for vinyl graphic applications
- Apply vinyl graphics on multiple surfaces
- Produce outdoor signage
- Produce indoor signage
- Outline finishing requirements
- Outline quality control as it pertains to wide format
- Demonstrate wide format equipment maintenance
- Adapt electronic files for use in wide format
Class list
2 classes found
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Class Number: PRINTING 10204130-1 - Wide Format Graphics
- Location:
- NWTC Green Bay
- Date:
- -
- Delivery:
- Blended-less than 50% online
- Term:
- 2027 Spring Session 1
Blended-less than 50% online-$585.00 -
Class Number: PRINTING 10204130-1 - Wide Format Graphics
- Location:
- NWTC Green Bay
- Date:
- -
- Delivery:
- Blended-less than 50% online
- Term:
- 2026 Fall Session 1
Blended-less than 50% online-$585.00