{"id":38140,"date":"2020-01-23T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T18:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=38140"},"modified":"2020-01-23T10:10:03","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T18:10:03","slug":"chowan-university-graphic-communications-program-enhances-web2print-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2020\/01\/chowan-university-graphic-communications-program-enhances-web2print-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Chowan University Graphic Communications Program Enhances Web2Print Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wheaton, IL (Jan. 23, 2020)<\/em> \u2014 Aleyant, an innovative leader in providing robust automated workflow software services to the graphic communications industry, today reported that the Graphic Communications program at Chowan University, located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, added Aleyant Pressero web-to-print and Aleyant\u2019s eDocBuilder variable data tool to its curriculum in Spring 2016 to better prepare students for success as they graduate and seek employment in the graphic communications industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the department had been using another web-to-print tool, the change to Pressero was driven by the desire to integrate with the University\u2019s Fujifilm XMF workflow which had been installed in its in-plant printing operation. This integration was important since students in the program also have a work-study opportunity in the in-plant, and compatibility between the two enhances the ability to transfer work product and knowledge between the two environments. Even though the in-plant is not using Pressero, the integration means that students are able to easily transfer their work to the in-plant for production. The University offers both two-year and four-year graphic communications programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe goal of our program is for students to understand the entire process from idea\/concept development through print and finishing,\u201d said Jennifer Newton, assistant professor of graphic communications. \u201cThis knowledge contributes to better design techniques, since understanding the entire process makes it more likely the designs they create will be able to be accurately produced and finished. We see web-to-print as an important part of that workstream, especially when web storefronts offer users the ability to customize or personalize their designs and documents based on templates made available in the storefronts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newton notes that she actually introduced web-to-print into the curriculum prior to actually having any web-to-print software in place. \u201cI knew we needed to address it to tie what students are learning together,\u201d she adds. \u201cWe used another solution for a couple of years before we acquired Pressero and eDocBuilder.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Web-to-print is addressed in a semester-long course in the students\u2019 junior year, after they have learned the basics of the file building, print and finishing processes. \u201cStudents are divided into teams with each team being assigned a fictional company for which I have developed a thorough profile. They are tasked with acting as a consultant to that fictional company. They write a proposal and then design and implement a web-to-print storefront that meets their specific goals and needs. Students also individually design and implement their own web storefront using the software. I give them guidelines and say, \u2018now go play!\u2019 They are curious and unafraid to click buttons, even if they don\u2019t know what the result will be. With the Aleyant software, no one has ever come back to me and said they can\u2019t do it because it\u2019s so easy and intuitive to use.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newton also cites Aleyant\u2019s cloud-based strategy as another benefit for students. \u201cThey can access Pressero from anywhere with an Internet connection,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s freeing. It means they don\u2019t have to come into the department and use our computers to get their work done. It also shows them how solutions like this can be managed remotely in a real-world company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also states that these students have grown up with the Internet, and they expect to be able to do just about anything remotely. \u201cThe first thing we do in the class,\u201d she says, \u201cis a virtual field trip. I have them visit a variety of print websites, including large ones like Shutterfly and those of smaller companies. I ask them to evaluate them from a user experience perspective. That gives them starting points to go in and build their own websites.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newton has also been extremely pleased with Aleyant\u2019s support, saying, \u201cThey are heavenly. We had one issue that put us in a low-key panic. I reached out to Greg Salzman, Aleyant\u2019s President, and not only did he immediately resolve the issue, he took it a step further by asking how we were using the software and gaining an understanding of our needs and requirements. That was above and beyond the call of duty!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also reports that, as an example of the value of the program, one of her graduates was hired into a sales position. \u201cOnce she moved and got settled in,\u201d Newton says, \u201cshe called me and let me know she was given the additional responsibility of implementing and managing a web-to-print program. Her experience in class gave her the foundation, even as a fresh graduate, and she is still managing the site. That\u2019s a real-world example of why hands-on experience with web-to-print is a critical element of our curriculum. A lecture would not have prepared her for that opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Aleyant<\/strong>
Aleyant’s<\/a> automated print software solutions create a solid foundation for growing your print business (and customer count) by automating daily print processes such as ordering, pricing, file correction, production, customer service and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our automation print software reduces manual touches, errors and production time for your print shop. With it, you can connect online design to B2C and B2B online print stores. Connect your print store to estimating, production management and to customer service and prepress automation. You can use Aleyant software products separately, together or with over 1,500 third-party apps via direct API or Zapier. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Wheaton, IL (Jan. 23, 2020) \u2014 Aleyant, an innovative leader in providing robust automated workflow software services to the graphic communications industry, today reported that the Graphic Communications program at Chowan University, located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, added Aleyant Pressero web-to-print and Aleyant\u2019s eDocBuilder variable data tool to its curriculum in Spring 2016 to better prepare students for success as they graduate and seek employment in the graphic communications industry. Although the department had been using another web-to-print tool, the change to Pressero was driven by the desire to integrate with the University\u2019s Fujifilm XMF workflow which had been installed in its in-plant printing operation. This integration was important since students in the program also have a work-study opportunity in the in-plant, and compatibility between the two enhances the ability to transfer work product and knowledge between the two environments. Even though the in-plant is not using Pressero, the integration means that students are able to easily transfer their work to the in-plant for production. The University offers both two-year and four-year graphic communications programs. \u201cThe goal of our program is for students to understand the entire process from idea\/concept development through print and finishing,\u201d said Jennifer Newton, assistant professor of graphic communications. \u201cThis knowledge contributes to better design techniques, since understanding the entire process makes it more likely the designs they create will be able to be accurately produced and finished. We see web-to-print as an important part of that workstream, especially when web storefronts offer users the ability to customize or personalize their designs and documents based on templates made available in the storefronts.\u201d Newton notes that she actually introduced web-to-print into the curriculum prior to actually having any web-to-print software in place. \u201cI knew we needed to address it to tie what students are learning together,\u201d she adds. \u201cWe used another solution for a couple of years before we acquired Pressero and eDocBuilder.\u201d Web-to-print is addressed in a semester-long course in the students\u2019 junior year, after they have learned the basics of the file building, print and finishing processes. \u201cStudents are divided into teams with each team being assigned a fictional company for which I have developed a thorough profile. They are tasked with acting as a consultant to that fictional company. They write a proposal and then design and implement a web-to-print storefront that meets their specific goals and needs. Students also individually design and implement their own web storefront using the software. I give them guidelines and say, \u2018now go play!\u2019 They are curious and unafraid to click buttons, even if they don\u2019t know what the result will be. With the Aleyant software, no one has ever come back to me and said they can\u2019t do it because it\u2019s so easy and intuitive to use.\u201d Newton also cites Aleyant\u2019s cloud-based strategy as another benefit for students. \u201cThey can access Pressero from anywhere with an Internet connection,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s freeing. It means they don\u2019t have to come into the department and use our computers to get their work done. It also shows them how solutions like this can be managed remotely in a real-world company.\u201d She also states that these students have grown up with the Internet, and they expect to be able to do just about anything remotely. \u201cThe first thing we do in the class,\u201d she says, \u201cis a virtual field trip. I have them visit a variety of print websites, including large ones like Shutterfly and those of smaller companies. I ask them to evaluate them from a user experience perspective. That gives them starting points to go in and build their own websites.\u201d Newton has also been extremely pleased with Aleyant\u2019s support, saying, \u201cThey are heavenly. We had one issue that put us in a low-key panic. I reached out to Greg Salzman, Aleyant\u2019s President, and not only did he immediately resolve the issue, he took it a step further by asking how we were using the software and gaining an understanding of our needs and requirements. That was above and beyond the call of duty!\u201d She also reports that, as an example of the value of the program, one of her graduates was hired into a sales position. \u201cOnce she moved and got settled in,\u201d Newton says, \u201cshe called me and let me know she was given the additional responsibility of implementing and managing a web-to-print program. Her experience in class gave her the foundation, even as a fresh graduate, and she is still managing the site. That\u2019s a real-world example of why hands-on experience with web-to-print is a critical element of our curriculum. A lecture would not have prepared her for that opportunity.\u201d ### About AleyantAleyant’s automated print software solutions create a solid foundation for growing your print business (and customer count) by automating daily print processes such as ordering, pricing, file correction, production, customer service and more. Our automation print software reduces manual touches, errors and production time for your print shop. With it, you can connect online design to B2C and B2B online print stores. Connect your print store to estimating, production management and to customer service and prepress automation. You can use Aleyant software products separately, together or with over 1,500 third-party apps via direct API or Zapier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[2658],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38140"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38140"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38140\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38141,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38140\/revisions\/38141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}