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Printing Techniques for Original Graphic Artworks

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Design and Creativity

Duration

120 hours

PRESENTATION

Training in «Printing Techniques for Original Graphic Artworks» is a specialized educational program that provides you with fundamental knowledge and skills in the creation of original graphic works through various techniques from stamping. You'll learn how to use techniques such as engraving, lithography, screen printing, among other things, to create unique works of art. The training covers everything from the basics to the advanced techniques printing processes, including die preparation, material selection, and printing. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to to experiment and develop their own creativity in the process of creating original graphic art.

Objectives

  • To master artistic printing techniques.

  • Create original graphic works high-quality.

  • Understanding the die preparation and selection of materials.

  • Promote the creativity in the creation of unique works.

  • Develop advanced skills in the field of graphic arts.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. CHALCOGRAPHIC PRINTING

    Printing with Intaglio Plates Properties and Treatment of Intaglio Plates. Technical Processes in Intaglio Printing: Intaglio Printing Systems: Color Printing:

TEACHING UNIT 2. WOODCUT PRINTMAKING

    Printing with Woodcut Plates: Technical Processes in Woodcut Printing: Woodcut Printing Systems: Color Woodcut Printing:

TEACHING UNIT 3. LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING

    Printing with Lithographic Plates: Technical Processes in Lithographic Printing: Lithographic Printing Systems: Color Printing:

TEACHING UNIT 4. SCREEN PRINTING

    Screen Printing: Technical Processes in Screen Printing: Screen Printing Systems: Color Screen Printing:

TEACHING UNIT 5. QUALITY IN THE STAMPING PROCESS

    Analysis of the artwork for printing: graphic elements, color images, substrates. Conducting quality control tests for printing: Preparing the BAT: Most common printing defects: corrective measures: Quality control: Printing: Technical constraints. Pressing the prints: drying and retouching techniques. Quality elements of the print run:

TRAINING MODULE 2. PREPARING MATERIALS, TOOLS, AND MACHINERY FOR PRINTING GRAPHIC WORKS

TEACHING UNIT 1. PREPARING THE PRINTING MACHINERY FOR ORIGINAL GRAPHIC WORKS

    Preparing the woodblock press for printing: Preparing the woodcut press for printing: Preparing the flatbed press for printing: Preparing the screen printing machines for printing:

TEACHING UNIT 2. PREPARING SURFACES FOR PRINTING

    Printable Substrates for Graphic Printing: Conditioning and Preparation of Substrates for Printing.

TEACHING UNIT 3. PREPARING INKS FOR PRINTING ORIGINAL GRAPHIC WORKS

    Composition of printing ink: Ink properties: Ink characteristics: Types of ink: Ink modifiers: Ink color range: Ink mixtures: Compatibility in mixed printing processes: Compatibility in mixed printing processes: Ink storage. Best practices for handling printing inks.

TEACHING UNIT 4. ORGANIZING A WORKSHOP FOR PRINTING ORIGINAL GRAPHIC WORKS

    Prepress area layout: Plate-making area layout: Inking area layout: Printing area: Press area organization: Retouching and print preservation area organization: Workshop signage: Inspection and cleaning of machine components: lubrication areas, electrical systems, and monitoring of machine circuits and movements.

TEACHING UNIT 5. ENVIRONMENTAL PREVENTION AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN THE VARIOUS PRINTING SYSTEMS USED IN ORIGINAL GRAPHIC ART

    Safety, Health, and Environmental Protection Standards for Graphic Printing Systems. Identification of Environmental Risks in Intaglio, Relief, Planographic, and Permeographic Printing Systems. Pollutants. Personal Protective Equipment and Precautions.

TRAINING UNIT 3. STUDY AND RESEARCH OF NEW PRINTING TECHNIQUES FOR ORIGINAL GRAPHIC WORKS

TEACHING UNIT 1. CONTEMPORARY ARTISTIC PRINTMAKING

    Historical Characteristics and Factors Contemporary Aesthetic Characteristics and Evaluations Graphic Design Today and Its Connection to Digital Culture

TEACHING UNIT 2. CONTEMPORARY ARTISTIC PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES

    Current Applications of Printing Processes and Their Combinations. Low-risk engraving printing techniques: Printing techniques and their technical interrelationships: Digital printing techniques and traditional engraving. Determining the printing order: characteristics and results. Results and resources for a contemporary aesthetic.

TEACHING UNIT 3. RESEARCH ON NEW TECHNIQUES APPLICABLE TO ARTISTIC PRINTMAKING

    Experimenting with new techniques:
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