Roland DG Academy
Roland DG Academy
The Roland DG Academy offers a dedicated learning environment for course delegates. Equipped to the highest standards, air-conditioned and professionally run, the Roland DG Academy is the ideal learning environment for progressive businesses. All Roland DG Academy tutors are experts in their fields, and the courses are designed by them to deliver measurable benefits and practical experience for all levels of delegates.
Reception
With wireless internet access and hot and cold drinks, delegates are guaranteed a warm welcome at the Academy. Lunches and snacks are provided by the college Refectory.
The Computer Rooms
The Roland DG Academy computer rooms boast the very latest training technologies available. Equipped with 24 high specification PCs for training, delegates are networked to the tutor. Each computer has market leading software applications such as Adobe® CS2, SignLab® and Corel® installed, ensuring that delegates can use the current industry softwares. The fully integrated 72” Smartboard enables the trainer to control software packages and run programmes remotely, keeping the training dynamic and engaging.
The Classrooms
The classrooms are equipped with high specification PCs and an interactive Smartboard, which is used for both theoretical and practical learning. They boast the very latest colour calibration spectrophotometers from X-Rite, a Judge II lightbox and all of the latest software required to profile colour and manage workflows in courses such as X-Rite Colour Management, Adobe Photoshop for Digital Print and Intermediate Digital Print.
Vehicle Wrap Room
An excellent space dedicated to our Vehicle Wrapping course is prepared with all the equipment needed to perform high-calibre vehicle wraps on Mercedes Smart cars and Mercedes door skins.
The Print Room
Equipped with the latest Roland printers and materials, the Roland DG Academy ensures effective training in the latest production methods using the latest equipment and materials. With full climate control and state-of-the-art air extraction, this environment is perfect for learning the technicalities and practicalities of digital print. Each printer is driven from a separately networked PC with a range of RIP and workflow management applications including Roland VersaWorks.
The Lamination Room
Featuring the latest technology in hot and cold laminating from GBC, this room allows delegates to learn and practice laminating and print finishing skills. With a variety of laminators available for training at any one time, delegates gain considerable hands-on experience in their use
Media and Materials
The Roland DG Academy is supported by media partners such as Metamark and The Paper Company who provide an extensive range of quality printable and cuttable media. This allows delegates practical experience with premium performance materials.