Graphics TechnologyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of this unit the student will know the special features of newspaper, magazine and book as well as carton and bag manufacturing and differences of their manufacturing processes. The student will have basic knowledge of graphic industry. The knowledge on the line of business will deepen through the excursions to companies and through analyzing their manufacturing processes.
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On completion of this unit the student will be able to design the work flow of a simple printed product and manufacture the product in digital printing environment as well as evaluate and measure quality of the finished product.

Content

- Main groups of printed products and their special features
- Manufacturing processes of printed products
- Basic use of programs for publishing production (especially Adobe InDesign)
- Printing houses (excursions)
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- Demanding product planning and page makeup
- Special features of package printing

Further information

Class room teaching: 12 h
Laboratory exercises: 21 h
Excursions: 6 h
Exam: 2 h
Student individual workload: -
Total: -
Tuition in Finnish.