Join Us This Summer!

Professional Hands-On Development for Educators

Course: Intro to Graphic Technologies and How to Start Your Program

Tom Lamont, BVT

July 11th and 12th (Tuesday and Wednesday)

  • Taught by:  Tom Lamont, Vocational Instructor at Blackstone Valley RTHS
  • Location: Roland Imagination Center, Wilmington, MA
  • Earn PDU Certificate for 16 hours
  • Cost: $275, Lunch Included
  • Lab Fee: FREE! RolandDGA is generously supplying complimentary blanks for attendees to experiment with!
  • Class size: Max. 16 people

► Course Description

Taught by experienced instructor Tom Lamont of Blackstone Valley RVTHS. Plan to immerse yourself in this hands-on, 2-day workshop where you will learn how to introduce the latest Graphic Technologies and application methods into your classroom using industry-leading Roland equipment. Explore the range of workforce-ready skills your students can learn as Tom provides a ton of resources, knowledge, and advice on graphic technologies and how to start, promote/sustain, and grow your program. “Make and take” a bunch of your own projects, plus take home your own Roland Graphics Tool Kit!

Topics that will be covered:

  • Roland Product Overview – types of machines and what your students can make with them
  • Introduction to Print/Cut and UV Project Workflows from file importing/setup to printing
  • Selecting appropriate Media and Inks for a variety applications
  • Roland Project Based Learning modules overview
  • Roland Versaworks Software Tips and Tricks
  • Layout and design considerations
  • Vehicle wraps…apply your self-made graphic to the vehicle we’ll have on-site!
  • Post-processing techniques
  • Learn how to print canvas bags, stickers, golf balls, coasters, banners, window clings, t-shirts, car wraps, and much more!
  • LOTS of HANDS-ON TIME!! Roll up your sleeves and learn how it’s done!
  • Guidance for starting your own graphic technologies program/student run print shop including classroom materials, sample materials, resources, and much more!