PRINTING TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GRA372	PRINTING TECHNIQUES	6	4	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ERDEM ÇAĞLA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to teach the basic principles of colour, form, material and application processes in the preparation stages of the designs for printing theoretically and with applications.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as the basic printing techniques, preparation and printing processes

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Know all stages of printing.
Know possible problems in printing stages.
Know the basic terminology used for printing and different printing techniques.
Experiment the printing stages using different techniques.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Research	General History of Printing, Preliminary information about printing techniques, the invention of printing press in China (First printing press founded by John Gutenberg), printing house İbrahim Müteferrika in the Ottoman Empire. Potato Print, High print	Presentation/Lecture
2	Research	Wood cut printing linoleum printing, cliche printing high printing, bump printing letterpress printing, features of letterpress printing, materials used	Presentation/Lecture
3	Research	Letterpress Printing Machines, printing techniques, foil and embossed printing	Presentation/Lecture
4	Practice	Flexo printing technique, working principle, Flexo printing machines and their features. Doctor Blade stripping system	Presentation/Lecture
5	Practice	Sub-print materials used in flexo printing and their areas of use, Flexo printing inks, their properties, Flexo plate preparation methods. Flexo printing screens.	Lecture /Analysis
6	Practice	Sieve printing, Screen printing technique, development stage, silk types, inks	Practice / Lecture
7	Practice	Screen printing technique, development stage, silk types, about ink use	Practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Practice	pad printing technique, Flat Printing working logics, working methods, schematic representation of offset printing machines,	Practice / Lecture
10	Practice	Schematic representation of web (rotation) offset printing machines, newspaper machines.	Practice / Lecture
11	Practice	Tin Offset Printing System, working method, raw materials and auxiliary materials used	Practice
12	Practice	cut printing Intaglio printing technique, working method, machine features, printing materials used in intaglio printing and their usage areas.	Presentation/Lecture
13	Practice	Inks used in intaglio printing and their properties, preparation of plates in intaglio printing, characteristics of screen in intaglio printing. Corrosion process and its importance.	Presentation/Lecture
14	Practice	Digital Printing Techniques	Practice
15	Practice	-	Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Icmeli, M. 1982.Turkiye'deki ozgun baski sanati Tuspa Cevre sorunlari ve Turkiye
Kazi Resim, GOLUNU Gunduz, Mimar Sinan Guzel Sanatlar Universitesi GSFakultesi Publications, 1972
Powerpoint sunumlari, bilgisayar, projeksiyon aleti, ders notu ve uygulama calismalari
Arnheim R., Gorsel Duşunme, 2004, Metis Publications.
Sarikavak N.K., Kaligrafik Ve Tipografik Deneysel Tasarimlar, 2017, Hayalperest Bookstore.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to know the basic concepts of Graphic Design and to define how these concepts are reflected in designs.				3
2	will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to organize the relations between the target audience and the visual design.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply the past and current technical knowledge and methods in the field of Graphic Design with the competence required by the design process.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to apply designs with appropriate combinations by considering the interaction of the field of Graphic Design with other disciplines.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to behave according to the values of social, cultural, scientific and professional ethics in the design process of Graphic Design.	0
2	will be able to use and reflect quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues in the all kind of processes in the field.					4
3	will be able to implements planned tasks in the desired manner and on time by organizing comprehensive design processes in the field of Graphic Design in individual or group works.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to use and relate the information that obtained in Graphic Design education for higher academic education processes or different field disciplines.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	will be able to explain the theorical and applicational knowledge related to the field of Graphic Design with using appropriate presentation and communication techniques.					4
2	will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.	0
3	will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	wil be able to demonstrate....				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	4	4	16
Project Work	4	4	16
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	4	4	16
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	125