SIXTH SEMESTER

PRI-137                                             PRINTING-II                                     3(0-3)

INTRODUCTION TO COURSE:

• Evaluate the advantages/disadvantages of one-, two-, and four-colour printing in order to choose or recommend the most appropriate method for a particular job.
• Describe and utilize the basic digital file construction process for print and web.
• Differentiate between the major printing processes to choose the appropriate method for a job.
• Describe various proofing processes and their purpose.
• Differentiate between colour models as they apply to print and web production.
• Recognize how paper, bindery and quality control procedures affect the outcome of a commercially printed piece.
• Utilize appropriate terminology when dealing with clients, peers, and suppliers.
• Thoroughly know and comprehend the theory of printing, the dyes used and the principles of digital printing.

Learning Outcomes:

After the successful completion of this course students will be able to

• Evaluate Digital printing technology in every sense.
• Recognizes digital printing system.
• Analyzes the latest developments in press industry.
• Analyzes color management - business management and programs besides technology.
• Evaluate the agenda by following the current technology.
• Evaluates the accurate technology selection.
• Analyzes the relation between proper use of technology and productivity.
• Evaluates technology management.
• Express the relation between digital printing and printing businesses.
• Evaluate the requirements for a successful digital printing operation
• Interprets all directions digital printing applications.

Course Contents:

• Line Art, Continuous Tone
• Colour Models in Digital Workflow
• Digital Halftone Basics
• Plates and Presses
• Proofing Methods
• Paper
• Quality Control
• Bindery
• Terminology

Reference/Helping Material:

• Beth Grabowski and Bill Fick, "Printmaking: A Complete Guide to Materials & Processes." Prentice Hall, 2009.
• Multi-Color Block Prints: Wood/Linoleum - Reduction Method Technique, by Hannah Tompkins
• Printmaking: A Contemporary Perspective by Paul Coldwell

Websites:

• http://www.nontoxicprint.com/perfectregistration.htm
• http://www.printsandprintmaking.gov.au/catalogues/bibliography/136140/bunbury-alisa-not-picassos-invention--a-foray-into.aspx

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Sessional: 20   (PowerPoint Presentations, Survey of Printing industry and Research work)
• Mid exam: 30
• Final exam: 50

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• 75% Attendance will me must.
• Cell Phones should be silent during class.
• Students will bring their laptops in computer lab.