Module Details

Module Code: PRTC H2709
Module Title: Design Print Production
Title: Design Print Production
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Patrick Morgan
Domains:  
Module Description: To equip the student with practical skills for working in a variety of digital Imaging/design formats. Introduce the student to professional standards of visual presentation and print production. Provide the student with practical experience in work using a variety of printing techniques. Encourage the student to be able to problem-solve in groups.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate through application, knowledge learned of digital image formats appropriate to Design for Print. Realise the various formats, their function, application and process in their production.
LO2 Engage in the learning of technical skills needed to create print ready files for production to industry standards. Engage in best practice for colour selection, input and output, creating files that are ready to go to press.
LO3 Realise the workflow process, from design to print and then to post production / print finish. Learn and employ the various possibilities that print production and finishing allows. Engage in best practices in preparing files to avail of various print process.
LO4 Create documents that are print ready, and adhere to print industry requirements. Engage in various software to create print ready files.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Colour Modes
Learn the purpose and function of the various colour modes in terms of print production. Realise the difference and function of CMYK, spot / Pantone, grayscale modes. Learn how to create documents in various colour spaces. Use colour guides to select correct colours and input these into various software for use.
Paper
Learn the various options relating to paper, its finish, effects, and its production. Understand the technical needs when design for specific papers and how to set up for colour production.
Print Marks
Learn the purpose of various print marks, their function, and process in setting them up for various printed outputs. Understand the production process and how marks and bleeds integrate into this process.
Binding
Learn the various types of binding available, and when to employ them into a design project. Understand the technical needs for each binding option.
Print Finishing
Realise the processes and possibilities that print finishing allows. Use skills and information to create new possibilities for design projects
Document Production
Learner's will engage in process of creating print ready digital files, that adhere to print industry standards
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will be introduced to and acquire skills in digital imaging for design
and producing industry standard print work. Project briefs will direct the
student towards designing and producing multi page documents that adhere
to industry standards in printing, finishing, production and binding. For this
subject module a combination of delivery methods is recommended,
including practical instruction, oral presentations and in a group-learning
environment.
No Practical
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.
Reassessment Description
Re-Assessment will be based on repeat coursework. The student will have to complete a number of alternative or similar projects / assignments. Project / assignments will be completed and submitted before / on agreed date prior to repeat exam board

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Application of learned theory and skills to studio based project. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Gavin Ambrose,Paul Harris. (2019), Basics Design, Fairchild Books, p.184, [ISBN: 2940496536].
  • Alan Pipes. (2019), Production for Graphic Designers, 5. Laurence King, p.272, [ISBN: 1856696014].
  • Alan Pipes. (2020), Production for Graphic Designers, 5. Laurence King, p.272, [ISBN: 1856696014].
  • Mark Gatter. Production for Print, Laurence King Publishing, p.160, [ISBN: 1856696995].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: