Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [image-making processes and techniques]
6. [printing and printing processes and techniques]
7. printing preparation processes
8. composition (printing preparation)
9. machine composition

Narrower term/s

• photocomposition
• strike-on composition

Anotations

Scope note:

A term originating in the mid-20th century, originally to distinguish strike-on composition of type from hot-metal methods; later extended to include photographic methods. Use another term when possible.