printing processes

Group 1 - Woodblock printing

Group 2 -Movable type printing

Group 3 -Rotary printing press

Group 4 -Offset press

Group 5 -photoGravure

Group 6 -halftone

Prepare a presentation for the class on the assigned printing process. Along with a description of the process, include the following in the presentation:

  • When and where did the process originate
  • A brief description of society at the time of the invention
  • The impact of the printing technique on society

The group will turn in a written report as well as give a verbal presentation. The paper should include a list of sources.*

* Wikipedia is a good starting location for online research, but will not be accepted as a valid source.

Papers and presentations are due September 4