Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 9182/2020 - 25/09/2020
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 15,0 T + 30,0 PL + 6,0 O , Cód. 964419.
Lecturer
            - Luís Miguel Alves de Oliveira (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
          N.A.
Objectives
          Understand the characteristics, performance and influence of equipment, raw materials and subsidiaries, in the graphic production flowchart to guarantee the contractual quality of graphic works. Acquisition of skills in quality control applied to graphic production.
Program
          1 - Printing Processes - Printing equipment and media  qualities and
specific features. Raw materials used.
2 - Characterization and quality control of raw materials; Analysis of structural and colorimetric properties of inks and printing supports; Properties that influence the print or printed product.
3 - Implementation of ISO 12647; Quality control applied at all stages of the production process and in particular in Pre-Printing, Printing and Post-Printing.
Evaluation Methodology
          Continuous evaluation
Theoretical, individual/group work with presentation and defense  40%
Continuous assessment of individual and group exercises  45%
Report of exercises performed in practical classes  10%
Participation  5%
To be assessed, students are required to attend at least two thirds of the practical classes, and it is mandatory to carry out the scheduled work as well as present and defend them.
Students with an assessment equal to or greater than 10 points are exempt from the exam.
Exam (normal and appeal period)
Written test  40%
Continuous assessment of individual and group exercises  45%
Report of exercises performed in practical classes  10%
Participation  5%
Final classification (at any assessment period)
The student obtains approval with a grade equal to or greater than 10.
Bibliography
          - Asunción, J. (2002). O Papel - Técnicas e Métodos Tradicionais de Fabrico. Barcelona:  Editorial Estampa
- Barbosa, C. (2009). Manual Prático de Produção Gráfica. Lisboa:  Principia
- Biermann, C. (1996). Handbook of pulping and papermaking. San Diego:  Academic Press
- Ek, M.  e Gellerstedt, G.  e Henriksson, G. (2009). Paper Products Physics and Technology. Berlim:  Walter de Gruyter
- Kiphan, H. (2001). Handbook of Print Media. Berlim:  Springer
- Sindall, R. (2021). Apprenez a fabriquer du papier. Paris:  Exibook
- Smook, G. (2016). Handbook for pulp and paper technologists. Atlanta:  Tappi Press
Teaching Method
          Theoretical classes with oral presentation and audiovisual support.
Practical-laboratory classes with  analytical determinations and exercises. Accomplishment and presentation of group and individual works.
Software used in class
          Microsoft Teams 
Microsoft Excel 
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