Graphic Arts Technology MA, Print Technology and Print Media, 7.5 Credits
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Grafisk teknik AV, Tryckteknik och tryckmedia, 7,5 hp
Graphic Arts Technology MA, Print Technology and Print Media, 7.5 Credits
General data
- Code: GT003A
- Subject/Main field: Graphic Arts Engineering
- Cycle: Second cycle
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area: Teknik 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Department of Information Technology and Media
- Approved: 2011-10-18
- Date of change: 2012-06-01
- Version valid from: 2012-06-01
Aim
The student shall acquire knowledge about printing technologies and substrates and how these interact and affect the print result. After completing the course the student shall be able to choose optimal printing technology, and be able to explain how the interaction between the substrate and color affect the print result. The student shall also acquire an understanding of the workflow in graphical print production.
Course objectives
The student should be able to
- Judge and evaluate printing technologies and substrates in relation to various graphic applications.
- Explain the interaction between ink and substrate and the effect on print quality.
- Explain the principles of ink transfer and drying
- Explain the principles of image processing, color management and screening and the graphic production flow
Content
The following topics are covered:
- Printing technologies, substrates, and ink for printing.
- Interaction between ink and substrate and the effect on the print result.
- Print and evaluation of print quality.
- Digital imaging, prepress and the graphical print production work flow
Entry requirements
Degree of Bachelor, Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering, in graphic arts technology, physics or chemistry or equivalent area.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The course is a distance course with flexible lectures given over the Internet and in addition self study from the mandatory literature.
Examination form
1.5 Credits, I101: Assignment, Print technologies
Grades: Pass (P) or Fail (F)
1.5 Credits, I201: Assignment, Substrates, Color and Ink
Grades: Pass (P) or Fail (F)
1.5 Credits; I301: Assignment, Graphical Print Production
Grades: Pass (P) or Fail (F)
3.0 Credits, T101: exam (on distance)
Grades: A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. A-E are passed and Fx and F are failed.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
If travel expenses and additional costs of living occur during the course, the student will take the cost. It is assumed that the student has experience of, and access to, a computer and access to internet at home.
The course can not be included in the same academic degree as GT001A
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Edited by Monica Ek, Göran Gellerstedt, Gunnar Henriksson
- Title: Ljungberg Textbook, vol 4, ch. 8 and ch. 9
- Author: Bob Thompson
- Title: Printing Materials Science and Technology
- Ort: London
- Edition: 2nd Edition
- Publisher: Pira International
Reference literature
- Author: R.H. Leach, R.J. Pierce E.P. Hickman, M.J. Mackenzie and H.G. Smith
- Title: The Printing Ink Manual
- Publisher: Springer
- Author: Helmut Kipphan
- Title: Handbook of Print Media
- Publisher: Springer