Module Details

Module Code: DESI7009
Title: Digital Print Technology
Long Title: Digital Print Technology
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2140 - Design Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module offers the opportunity for students to evaluate, identify & explore the commercial variables associated with the preparation of artwork for print. Students will employ digital print colour management skills & knowledge in developing industry standard artwork.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the practicalities & techniques of digital print colour management.
LO2 Identify trends and developments in the area of new technology & colour management.
LO3 Apply printing industry quality control, demonstrating the importance of quality assurance, approved evaluation and setting up of criteria.
LO4 Create design work demonstrating technical competence & understanding for high quality colour digital printing.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Industry Trends & Theory
New Technology in colour/digital print, Industry trends. Workshop – traditional print presses and industry progression from traditional print to digital print technologies. Students will report on techniques & trends as set out by the set criteria/brief.
Quality Control & Criteria
Control and management and production output criteria. CIE Lab, UCR, GCR, The ISO 12647 as a print standard. ICC Profiles. The Fogra/Ugra Media Wedge. Dot Gain. Black Generation. The Altona Test Suite. Issues with PDF X on press. Photoshop Scripting. Control and management and Production output criteria. Problem Solving issues related to prepress and printing.
Technical Project
Create artwork demonstrating technical competence as set out by the set brief. Artwork must meet high quality printing standards and showcase knowledge of contemporary practice & know-how.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Digital Print Colour Management Report/Essay
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Digital Print Colour Management Project
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical Instruction & Theory Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kaj Johansson. (2011), A Guide to Graphic Print Production, [ISBN: 978-047090792].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jan-Peter Homann. (2009), Digital Color Management, [ISBN: 978-364208642].
  • Claudia McCue. (2014), Real World Print Production with Adobe Creative Cloud, [ISBN: 978-0-321-970].
  • Jeff Schewe. (2013), The Digital Print, [ISBN: 978-032190845].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DVICO_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Communications 5 Mandatory