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

Narrower term/s

• hand composition
• computerized composition (pre-print process)
• machine composition[+]
  • hot-metal composition [+]
    • linecasting
  • cold composition [+]
    • photocomposition
    • strike-on composition

Anotations

Scope note:

Preparation of copy in a form suitable for printing or for making printing plates, whether by hand, by mechanical devices, or by computer, including casting off and the arranging of type, spacing, and other material. For the specific process of arranging type, use "typesetting."