Adobe Australia has renewed its Major Partnership with GASA (Graphic Arts Services Australia) and Printing Industries Association of Australia for 2013.

Through the partnership the print and design industries will receive Adobe news and updates through GASA’s newsletters, social media, the new GASA website and a bi-monthly e-Newsletter exclusively featuring Adobe.

The partnership will also include bi-monthly webinars as well as joint events and promotions throughout the year to bring individuals and firms in the industry valuable services and information.

Adobe Digital Media Marketing Manager, Clare Cahill, said: “We are looking forward to working with GASA and Printing Industries to bring valuable information and education. Through the direct relationship we will also be able to support members and the wider industry with their understanding of the full range of software and applications now available through Adobe”.

GASA General Manager, Garry Knespal said: “GASAA has always enjoyed a strong working relationship with Adobe and we are pleased that they will continue to support us as we create the new GASA section within Printing Industries resulting from our recent association amalgamation”.

“The partnership will support the continued focus GASA has in collectively servicing the design and print communities”, he said.

Printing Industries Association of Australia CEO, Bill Healey, said the partnership renewal provided an important bridge between a major software provider and both the creative and output sectors of the industry.

“Knowledge is a key component for the success of any business,” he said.

“Our partnership with Adobe will link in with the webinar program we are developing and will make available a new and structured component to enhance both the skills and knowledge levels of our members.”

Digital imaging and printing solutions company, Canon Professional Print, has renewed its Major Partnership with GASA for 2013.

This renewed partnership is entering an exciting phase for both organisations following Canon’s integration with Océ in late 2012.

“Canon is a proud supporter of the Australian digital print community and we are excited to be working with GASA and Printing Industries to bring individuals and firms in the industry valuable services and information about new developments in the sector,” said Canon Professional Print Marketing Manager, Damian Schaller.

GASA has always had a close working relationship with Canon that has been beneficial to our members and the wider graphic arts community.

In an important time for both organisations, and we look forward to working together to bring fresh and relevant news, events and services to the print community in the coming year.

CFIPS in conjunction with NSW Department of Education & Communities and IBSA Innovation & Business Skills Australia worked with industry to produce a range of free learning resources. These resources can be downloaded free from Skills Online, ACFIPS and IBSA.

Printing and Graphic learning resources will provide greater consistency of delivery and assessment nationally. A total of 16 units have been developed as learning resources for ICP10 training package.

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The learning resources currently available for 9 units of competency on ACFIPS website & Skills Online include:

ICPPP284A Produce PDF files for online or screen display workbook
ICPPR284A Intro to colour management workbook
ICPPR285A Use digital workflow workbook
ICPPR286A Finish a digital productworkbook
ICPPR287A Use digital processes workbook
ICPPR384A Set up and produce basic digital print workbook
ICPPR386A Troubleshoot digital media workbook
ICPPR389A Manage digital files workbook
ICPPR392A Set up and produce specialised digital print workbook

The resources for the nine units listed above are copyright of NSW Department of Education of Communities. ACFIPS would like to thank the government for the support of this important project.

To access your free copy of any of the 9 units of competency listed above, you must first register your name and email address.

The learning resources available for 7 units on IBSA include:

ICPKN321A - Apply knowledge and requirements of digital production
ICPPR283A - Use digital media consumables
ICPPR385A - Apply software applications to digital production
ICPPR387A - Use colour management for production
ICPPR388A - Preflight and import complex images for digital devices
ICPPP397A - Transfer digital files
ICPPR496A - Set up and produce complex digital print

GASA has been working with Printing Industries to create the new and updated website Printnet.com.au. Printing Industries has taken a fresh approach to the website with new sections to explore, including Careers, Knowledge, Leadership, Workplace Relations and ‘Whats On’ and other informative video links. There is also an Industry Calendar to give you a month-by-month update of what Printing Industries’ events are on.

The GASAA website (www.gasaa.asn.au) will continue for a few more weeks until the new GASA microsite on Printnet’s main site is completed.

Follow us here for a few more weeks or on Twitter @GASAAu for information and updates.