Identify print markets and types of printing businesses.
Identification should include a list of print markets, such as
- advertising
- textiles
- retail
- publishing (e.g., periodicals, books)
- signage
and types of print businesses, such as
- commercial printing
- in-plant printing
- publishing (e.g., periodicals, books)
- digital imaging (e.g., copiers)
- computer-based printing
- wide-format printing
- packaging
- label printing
- home-based businesses.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does the printing industry affect daily life?
- What are some local printing establishments? What markets do they serve?
- How is a digital printing business different from a traditional commercial printing business? How are they similar?
- How are commercial printers incorporating digital printing processes into their current businesses?