GRA 704

This course investigates workflow automation concepts and technology as used in the graphic arts industry. The course introduces JDF technology including concepts of JDF certification, JMF messaging and interoperability specifications. XML is introduced and XML basics such as elements and attributes are explored in the context of understanding JDF. Applications of JDF are considered using communication between various paired systems such as MIS->Prepress, Creative->Workflow, Prepress->Bindery, etc. The course considers the management and evaluation of workflow systems and practices.