INFORMATION

CATEGORIES 1 TO 16

1. Excellence in execution of print quality – technical expertise and print quality (relevant to the application) 

• Image definition, precision (registration) and sharpness (0-20 points)
• Colour appearance (0-20 points)

2. Appropriate use of techniques, design, media, creativity for the application (choice of print and techniques to meet the objectives of the project) 

• Job complexity (0-30 points) 
• Product use (0-10 points)
• Creativity, aesthetical aspect (0-10 points)

3. Demonstration of new or novel combinations of print technologies or material uses and finishes

• Innovation (0-10 points)

Total of 100 points

CATEGORY 17 – PRINTERIORS AWARD

1. Excellence in production execution – technical expertise and print and material quality (relevant to the application) 

• Image definition, precision (registration) and sharpness (0-15 points) 
• Colour appearance (0-15 points)

2. Appropriate use of techniques, design, media, creativity for the application (choice of print and techniques to meet the objectives of the project)

• Job complexity (0-30 points)
• Product use (0-10 points)
• Creativity, aesthetical aspect (0-10 points)

3. Creativity and aesthetical aspect

• Excellence in production execution – technical expertise and print and material quality (relevant to the application (0-20 points)

4. Selling efficiency/ROI for the end-user of the printed item(s) (0-10 points)

Total of 100 points

CATEGORY 18 – YOUNG STAR

A Vocational trainee needs their manager to details how the entrant has performed against the following tasks:

1. Teamwork (0-20 points)

2. Technical understanding relating to the job specification (0-20 points)

3. Ability to meet identified quality requirements (0-20 points)

4. Initiative (0-20 points)

5. Efficiency (0-20 points)

Total 100 Points

A student studying design for screen and digital printing needs their tutor to detail how the entrant has performed against the following tasks:

1. Creative use of printing techniques (0-20 points)

2. Understanding of technical limitations of the process (0-20 points)

3. General design skills – articulate expression typographically and with photography and illustration (0-20 points)

4. Knowledge of colour management (0-20 points)

5. Efficiency (0-20 points)

Total 100 Points