Module Details

Module Code: MMED6008
Title: Introduction to Printing
Long Title: Introduction to Printing
NFQ Level: Fundamental
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 introduces students to the history, principles and processes involved in in preparing text and image data for print production. This module aims to introduce industry standard prepress theory & application.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the various print production methods and their commercial application.
LO2 Apply measures of quality control to the printing process.
LO3 Create technically a print asset.
LO4 Operate filing systems facilitating storage and traceability in the pressroom.
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
Theory and Practical
Overview of printing Industry. Colour properties. Terminology for printing. Bitmap image and Vector Graphics and output computer resolution. Screen ruling. Imposition and binding. Planning a print production workflow. The publishing process, defining project and quality requirements. Selecting a commercial printer and communicating with printers. Current printing processes and emerging printing technologies.
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
Material choices in prepress and production challenges in print industry.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Print production practical assignments in quality control, technical print assets and filing systems.
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
Lab Contact Practical instruction to print production. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent learning Every Week 2.00 2
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 1.00 1
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
  • Alan Pipes. (2009), Production for Graphic Designers, 5th. Pearson, [ISBN: 0205684793].
  • Kaj Johansson. (2011), A Guide to Graphic Print Production, [ISBN: 0470907924].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Gavin Ambrose & Paul Harris. (2006), Print & Finish, Ava Publishing, [ISBN: 2940373426].
  • Mark Gatter. (2005), Getting it Right in Print: Digital Prepress for Graphic Designer, [ISBN: 081099206X].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DVICO_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Communications 3 Mandatory