Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 3359/2013 - 01/03/2013
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 15,0 T + 45,0 PL + 4,0 O , Cód. 964419.
Lecturer
- Rui da Costa Marques Sant' Ovaia (2)
- Luís Miguel Alves de Oliveira (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
General knowledge of the printing processes and its production flows, machinery, raw materials and consumables
Objectives
The students should be able to
-systematize and standardize prepress, Printing and Post-Printing procedures in order to ensure the quality of print jobs.
- master production flowcharts and apply quality control in production.
Program
Module I:
Study of the fundamental principles of the paper manufacturing process and paper pulp properties
Module II:
Introduction to the characterization and quality control of paper with regard to its intrinsic properties and its implications on printed product.
Module III:
Quality control in Prepress, Printing and Post-printing
Evaluation Methodology
Written assessment test.
Continuous assessment of laboratory sessions and final report
Continuous assessment of individual and group exercises with descriptive worksheets.
Bibliography
- Asunción, J. (2002). O Papel Técnicas e Métodos Tradicionais de Fabrico. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa
- Barbosa, C. (2009). Manual Prático de Produção Gráfica. Lisboa: Principia
- Biermann, C. (1996). Handbook of pulping and papermaking. San Diego: Academic Press
- Kiphan, H. (2001). Handbook of Print Media. Berlin: Springer
Teaching Method
Lectures supported by audiovisual resources (CD, DVD, etc.)
- Laboratory classes: exercises - individually or as part of a team
Software used in class
