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MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, MUMBAI TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME FOR POST S.S.C. DIPLOMA COURSES

COURSE NAME : DIPLOMA IN PRINTING TECHNOLOGY COURSE CODE : PC DURATION OF COURSE : 6 SEMESTERS WITH EFFECT FROM 2014-15 SEMESTER : THIRD DURATION : 16 WEEKS PATTERN : PART TIME- SEMESTER SCHEME : G

SR. NO.

SUBJECT TITLE Abbreviation

SUB CODE

TEACHING SCHEME EXAMINATION SCHEME

TH TU PR PAPER

HRS TH(01) PR(04) OR(08) TW(09) SW

(19300) MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN

1 Paper & Ink Technology PIT 19325 04 -- 02 03 100 40 -- -- -- -- 25@ 10

50 2 Sheet Fed Presses SFP 19326 04 -- 02 03 100 40 50# 20 -- -- 25@ 10

3 Image Carrier Offset ICO 19328 03 -- 02 03 100 40 25@ 10 -- -- -- --

TOTAL 11 -- 06 -- 300 -- 75 -- -- -- 50 -- 50

Student Contact Hours Per Week: 17 Hrs. THEORY AND PRACTICAL PERIODS OF 60 MINUTES EACH. Total Marks : 475 @ Internal Assessment, # External Assessment, $ - Common to All Conventional Diploma, No Theory Examination. Abbreviations: TH-Theory, TU- Tutorial, PR-Practical, OR-Oral, TW- Termwork, SW- Sessional Work. Conduct two class tests each of 25 marks for each theory subject. Sum of the total test marks of all subjects is to be converted out of 50

marks as sessional work (SW). Progressive evaluation is to be done by subject teacher as per the prevailing curriculum implementation and assessment norms. Code number for TH, PR, OR and TW are to be given as suffix 1, 4, 8, 9 respectively to the subject code.

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MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, MUMBAI TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME FOR POST S.S.C. DIPLOMA COURSES

COURSE NAME : DIPLOMA IN PRINTING TECHNOLOGY COURSE CODE : PC DURATION OF COURSE : 6 SEMESTERS WITH EFFECT FROM 2014-15 SEMESTER : FOURTH DURATION: 16 WEEKS PATTERN : PART TIME - SEMESTER SCHEME : G

SR. NO SUBJECT TITLE Abbrev

iation SUB

CODE

TEACHING SCHEME

EXAMINATION SCHEME

TH TU PR PAPER HRS

TH(01) PR(04) OR(08) TW(09) SW (19400) MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN

1 Print Finishing PFI 19327 04 -- 02 03 100 40 -- -- -- -- 25@ 10

50

2 Printers Design PDE 19420 04 -- 04 03 100 40 50@ 20 -- -- -- --

3 Manual Book Binding MBB 19044 01 -- 04 -- -- -- 50# 20 -- -- 25@ 10

TOTAL 09 -- 10 -- 200 -- 100 -- -- -- 50 -- 50 Student Contact Hours Per Week: 19 Hrs. THEORY AND PRACTICAL PERIODS OF 60 MINUTES EACH. Total Marks : 400 @ Internal Assessment, # External Assessment, $ - Common to All Conventional Diploma, No Theory Examination. Abbreviations: TH-Theory, TU- Tutorial, PR-Practical, OR-Oral, TW- Termwork, SW- Sessional Work. Conduct two class tests each of 25 marks for each theory subject. Sum of the total test marks of all subjects is to be converted out of 50 marks

as sessional work (SW). Progressive evaluation is to be done by subject teacher as per the prevailing curriculum implementation and assessment norms. Code number for TH, PR, OR and TW are to be given as suffix 1, 4, 8, 9 respectively to the subject code.



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Course Name : Diploma in Printing Technology

Course Code : PC

Semester : Third

Subject Title : Paper & Ink Technology

Subject Code : 19325

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

TH TU PR PAPER

HRS TH PR OR TW TOTAL

04 -- 02 03 100 -- -- 25@ 125

NOTE:

Two tests each of 25 marks to be conducted as per the schedule given by MSBTE.

Total of tests marks for all theory subjects are to be converted out of 50 and to be

entered in mark sheet under the head Sessional Work (SW).

Rationale:

Paper and Ink are the basic raw material used in Printing Industry. Student should know the

Physical and Chemical properties of Paper and Ink. In today’s state of art print houses, the tests for

various properties are carried out in the Q.C department using different instruments. A Diploma

Holder is required to supervise this section in Press and therefore knowledge of this Subject is very

essential. Student should know how good quality paper and ink will provide high-speed production

with better quality and greater accuracy.

General Objectives:

The student will be able to:

1. Develop knowledge of Paper and ink properties.

2. Use effectively different instruments to carry out property tests.

3. Analyse various tests to offer the best or required quality material.




Learning Structure: Application Procedure Principle Concept Facts

To produce better quality printed product (paper and Ink) to fulfill the needs of society, industry, office

Testing of paper before and after printing

Testing of inks before and after printing

End use requirements of paper and ink, Print requirements of ink and

paper

Properties of different types of inks, paper Testing of inks and

paper

Jobs to be marketed, Eye appealing, cost/profit factor. Market survey Economics in operations, the functioning

Quires, make-up, calculations, office requirement, sizes capacity, strength, durability, variety of products

Methods in each operation, economics of each process, need of operation, terminology etc.

Offset, Gravure, Flexo, Screen processes of printing

Paper, Ink, driers, vehicles, Resins

Intended Equipments for paper and ink




Contents: Theory

Topic 1: Paper Manufacturing Process Hours Marks

1.1 1.2 1.3

Specific Objectives: Outline and explain paper manufacturing process

Preparing the Stock Manufacturing process- Paper, Board. After Treatments - Calendaring, Coating, conditioning, other finishing processes

08 12

Topic 2: Paper Properties : Printability

2.1 2.2

2.3

2.4

Specific Objectives: Define and explain various properties of paper.

Appearance Properties - Brightness, Color, Gloss opacity Chemical composition related properties - Coating Composition, Moisture contents and RH, pH: Acidity, Alkalinity, Sizing, Structural Properties - Compressibility, Resiliency, Hardness and softness, dimensional stability, Grain direction, Curl and sheet flatness, Internal Bond strength, Porosity, App. Density, Basis weight & grammage, Caliper and bulk Surface properties - Cleanliness, Dirt, Ink absorbency, Printability, Smoothness, Surface strength and Pick resistance,Wire & felt side

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Topic 3: Paper properties: Runnability and End Use

3.1

3.2

3.3

Specific Objectives: Define and explain various properties of paper. Infer and describe end use properties.

Chemical composition and Related properties - Adhesion from surface, Flame resistance, Light fastness, Moisture content, permanence & durability, Resistance from chemicals,water & vapor resistance Mechanical Properties - Bursting strength, Folding Endurance, , Tearing strength, Wet strength Surface properties -Abrasion resistance, cleanliness, Frictional resistance, Smoothness

08 12

Topic 4: Introduction To Ink Technology:

4.1 4.2 4.3

Specific Objectives: List and briefly explain different printing processes. State and explain pigment properties.

Different Printing Processes and types of inks used Pigment properties - Organic, Inorganic, White, Black Ink terminology - pH, Viscosity, Thixotropy, Length, Tack, Water in Ink emulsion and Ink in Water emulsion

04 12

Topic 5 – Ingredients of Inks

5.1

5.2 5.3

5.4

Specific Objectives: List and briefly explain printing ink ingredients. State the functions of the ingredients..

Vehicles - Function &Types- Drying vehicles, Non Drying vehicles Resins -Natural resins, Synthetic Resins Solvents - Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic, Alcohols, Wash up solvents Additives - Plasticizers, Waxes, wetting agents, Anti set off compounds, Shortening compounds, Reducers, Stiffening agents Driers - Liquid driers, Paste driers, Inhibitors, Accelerators

08 08

Topic 6 – Ink Manufacture and Properties Specific Objectives: 08 12




Practical: Skills to be developed: Intellectual Skill:

1. Select proper material ink or paper, for particular job. 2. Interpret results.

Motor Skills:

1. To find out correct properties of paper and ink with use of suitable instruments. 2. Quality checks by using instruments.

List of Practical: Ink Testing:

1. To test the ink samples for length, drying, opacity. 2. To test the resistance towards acids and alkali, detergents. 3. To check the resistance towards rubbing and scratching. 4. To check the resistance towards press stability. 5. To check the resistance towards light fastness.

Paper testing:

6. Testing of paper samples for grammage and thickness. 7. Testing of paper samples for tensile, bursting, tearing and folding strength. 8. Testing of paper samples for opacity. 9. Testing of paper samples for moisture content and absorbency. 10. Testing of paper samples for pH value.

A student shall submit a journal on above practicals as Term Work.

6.1 6.2 6.3

Outline and explain ink manufacturing process Infer and describe end use properties.

Liquid Ink Manufacture –Mixing & milling – ball mill, Paste Ink Manufacture –Mixing & milling – three roll mill End use properties - Rub and scuff resistance, Adhesion flexibility block resistance, Skid & product resistance, Light fastness, heat seal resistance, lamination tests; Optical properties- Opacity, Gloss

Topic 7: Inks used for different Printing Processes 7.1 7.2

Specific Objectives: List and briefly explain different printing inks. Describe ink drying methods.

Offset inks - General formulation, properties Gravure inks - General formulation, properties Flexographic inks –General formulation, properties Screen Inks - General formulation, properties Speciality inks - Toners, Ink jet inks, magnetic inks, OCR inks, Scratch off inks, water washable inks, Water sensitive inks, Invisible inks, Thermo-chromic ink. Ink drying methods – Absorption, oxidation & polymerization, evaporation, precipitation, heat set, cold set, radiation drying i.e. ultra violet curable and electron beam curable

12

04

20

08

Total 64 100




Learning Resources: Books:

Sr. No. Author Title of Book Publisher’s Name

1 L. C. Young Materials in Printing Processes Focal Press Ltd., London

2 D. E. Visset The Printing Ink Mannual Northwood Books London

3 P. J. Hartsuch Chemistry for the Graphic Arts GATF, USA

4 Surjeet Gupta A guide to Printing Inks Print India Journal, Delhi

5 Arthur W. Johnson Manual For Book Binding Thames and Hudson

List of Equipment:

1. pH meter.

2. EEL opacimeter.

3. Demmy Quadrant Scale.

4. Oil absorbancy tester.

5. Laray’s Viscometer.

6. Proofing Kits.





Course Code : PC

Semester : Third

Subject Title : Sheet Fed Presses




TH TU PR PAPER


04 -- 02 03 100 50# -- 25@ 175

Notes:




Rationale:

There are many different Offset presses in the market today with many minute operational

differences. The purpose of this course is not to provide a general operational manual, but to deal

with the fundamental understanding that will enable the student to run any offset duplicator or

single and multi-colour sheet-fed offset printing press after studying the manufacturer’s operating

manual.

This course covers the information necessary to run an offset press and to give important

information on press trouble-shooting concerns also.

General Objectives:


1. Understand working of sheet fed offset printing machine.

2. Identify the trouble.

3. Perform the registration on the machine.




Learning Structure:

Application

Procedure Principles Concepts Fact

Printing various jobs by using multi colour Offset Presses

Setting of different

units

Pre-make ready & make ready procedures

Quality control aids &

procedure

Maintenance Procedures

Offset Principles

Feeding Unit, Printing Unit, Inking Unit, Damening Unit & Delivery Unit

Paper, Ink, Offset M/cs

Electricity, Man Power

Chemicals

Infra structure, Water, Land




Contents: Theory

Topic and Contents Hours Marks Topic 1 : The Printing Unit Specific Objective: Describe parts of Printing unit

1.1

1.2

1.3

Plate cylinder - Construction - Undercut - Cylinder gap - Bearer contact and bearer clearance - Plate clamps – Types, pin register system. - Plate mounting - Cylinder packing – Types - Cylinder gears: comparison of spur and helical gears Blanket cylinder Construction, undercut, cylinder gap, blanket mounting, packing. Types of Blanket – requirements of an ideal blanket, compressible, non-compressible, Blanket cleaning devices, handling, storage Impression cylinder Construction, cylinder gap, packing, grippers, nip pressure, effect of change in packing (of P., B.and I.cyls.) on printed image.

Topic 2: Feeding Unit Specific Objective: Explain working of ever part of feeding unit

2.1

2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5

Introduction to lithographic offset printing process, Typical design of machine - perfecting press. Feed board- different parts and purpose Sheet transport and control Types of grippers – Tumbler, swing arm, rotary feed, roll feed Transfer cylinder

13 20

Topic 3: Dampening System Specific Objective: Describe different type of dampening system Explain purpose of each contents of dampening solution

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4

Roller setting Roller covering materials Conventional & other dampening systems Dampening Contents & their functions

11

16

Topic 4: Inking System Specific Objective: Describe ink flow theory Explain type of Inking system

4.1 4.2

4.3 4.4

Ink flow theory Inking rollers, coverings, ink duct construction, ink agitator, roller setting and metering Inking systems- Central Drum, Multi roller Roller wash up and Ink pumping system,introduction to various drying systems, anti-set-off spray,

12 20

Topic 5: The Printing Unit




Specific Objective: Describe parts of Printing unit

5.1

5.2

5.3

Plate cylinder - Construction - Undercut - Cylinder gap - Bearer contact and bearer clearance - Plate clamps – Types, pin register system. - Plate mounting - Cylinder packing – Types - Cylinder gears: comparison of spur and helical gears Blanket cylinder Construction, undercut, cylinder gap, blanket mounting, packing. Types of Blanket – requirements of an ideal blanket, compressible, non-compressible, Blanket cleaning devices, handling, storage Impression cylinder Construction, cylinder gap, packing, grippers, nip pressure, effect of change in packing (of P., B.and I.cyls.) on printed image.

18 28

Topic 6: Troubleshooting Specific Objective: Causes & solution of different printing problems

6.1

6.2

Sheet jamming, front or side lay variation, creasing, jogging. Slurring, marking, doubling, uneven impression. Blanket - Loss of sharpness, puncture (low spot), glazing, mis-register, Mottling, dot gain, set–off, hickeys, ghosting, chalking, emulsification, piling, tinting, trapping, plate-blinding, scum Use of Quality control devices - Printing of test forme, contents of test forme, UGRA, Gracol test chart

10 16

Total 64 100 Practical: Skills to be developed: Intellectual Skills:

1. Select proper plate, paper, ink etc. 2. Interpret results.

Motor Skills:

1. Correct single color and multi color production 2. Controlling and production on machine 3. Quality checks by using instruments.

List of Practical:

1. Feeder setting for various stocks. 2. Mounting of plate with packing. 3. Mounting of blanket with packing. 4. Gripper setting of impression cylinder. 5. Setting of dampening roller. 6. Preparation of foundation solution. 7. Cleaning & washing of dampeners. 8. Setting of inking rollers.




9. Cleaning & wash up. 10. Setting – joggers, skeleton wheels, delivery anti set-off spray. 11. Make ready operations for multicolor printing line and halftone printing. 12. Setting of impression lever, inking, dampening lever, feed board devices. 13. Study of ink water balance.

A student shall submit a journal on above practicals as Term Work

Learning Resources: Books:

Sr. No.

Author Title of Book Publisher’s Name

1 Ian Faux Modern Lithography Macdonald & Evans

2 Latham, Litho Offset press operating GATF

3 L. C. Young Materials in Printing Processes Focal Press, London

4 Bisset, Goodacre The Printing Ink Manual Northwood Books, London Idle, Leach & Williams

5 GATF staff Solving Sheet fed offset problems --

6 W. R. Durrant Machine Printing Focal Press, London

7 Faux Litho printing Blue printing

8 Adams, Faux Printing Technology Delmar Publication





Course Code : PC

Semester : Third

Subject Title : Image Carrier Offset




TH TU PR PAPER


03 -- 02 03 100 25@ -- -- 125

Notes:




Rationale:

Offset is still the leading technology of all the printing processes. This course will impart an

extensive knowledge of all the elements of image carrier making for the offset process. Imposition

schemes, image assembly, various methods of plate making & their proper application, study of

useful characteristics of metals, various quality control aids, etc. are the main elements of this

course which will enable the student to handle all the necessary operations related to the image

carrier.

General Objectives:


1. Develop plate making knowledge for offset printing.

2. Understand effective use of components parts.

3. Analysis of print characteristics.




Learning Structure: Application Procedure Principles Concepts Fact

To prepare plates for offset printing process.

Coating, Exposing, Inking, Developing, Finishing the plates / screens

Chemical, Physical, Mechanical Principles

Coating Solutions, Exposure Phenomenon, Developing, Finishing.

Colloids, Daizos, Polymers, metals, non-metalic substrates, developing solution, water, developing ink, machines, man power, equipments, electricity, Acids, Bases, Bichrometes, Light.




Contents: Theory Topic 1: Image Carrier and Film Planning Hours MarksSpecific Objective: Compare in between sheet work & Half sheet work imposition scheme Explain Different binders marks

1.1

1.2

Imposition schemes Definition of Imposition, Full sheet work & Half sheet work – work & turn, work & tumble Terms related with imposition schemes- gripper margin, folding margin, gutter margin, cutting marks, centerline, plate clamping allowance and binder’s marks, page characteristics- portrait and landscape, verso and recto. Variation in imposition schemes according to binding styles i.e. center, side, loose leaf binding Step & Repeat System Introduction: Plate register, multiple negatives or positives contact. Working of semi-automatic, automatic machines.

12 24

Topic 2: Plate Department Environment and Storage conditionsSpecific Objective: Explain storage method & care taken for plate storage

2.1

2.2

Room layout, lighting, ventilation, flooring, air conditioning, temperature and humidity, coloring, waste disposal Storing methods, care and precaution, dark reaction, shelf life and pot life.

03

03 16

Topic 3: Equipments and plate-making materials. Specific Objective: Explain various equipment used in plate making department

3.1

Whirler, Printing down frame, Plate processor Light sources- Metal-halide, carbon arc, mercury vapor, pulsed xenon Detail study of aluminium, zinc, copper, chromium and stainless steel : contact angle, wettability, surface tension -

11 22

Topic 4: Different Types of Plates. Specific Objective: Describe steps of preparing various plates�

4.1

4.2 4.3

4.4

Chemistry of graining, counter Etching , coating, sensitizer, developer, finisher, spectral sensitivity of coating Plates- Wipe on, Pre-sensitised – positive & negative: Methods of preparation and chemistry involved. Introduction to waterless offset concept, Preparation of Toray waterless plates, advantages and limitations Thermal plate & Violet plate

16 28

Topic 5: Quality Control in Plate making. Specific Objective: Explain importance of quality control in plate making

5.1 Importance of pH scale, star target, Step wedge, densitometer, standardization of plate exposure.

03 10

Total 48 100




Practical: Skills to be developed: Intellectual Skills:

1. Select proper original, chemicals and other components. 2. Interpret results.

Motor Skills:

1. Correct production. 2. Quality checks by using instruments.

List of Practicals:

1. Imposition Schemes: Preparing following layouts:

A. Single page layout. B. 4-page half sheet work. C. 8-page sheet work, 8-page half sheet work and turn. D. Packaging application E. 8-page half sheet work and tumble. F. 16-page full sheet work. G. 4-page half sheet work and twist. H. 12-page full sheet work. I. 32-page full sheet work.

2. Checking of positive and negative, screen angle and squaring-up of positive. 3. Positive working paste-up. 4. Negative working paste-up. 5. Preparation of wipe-on plates 6. Preparation of plate by- P.S. positive 7. Preparation of plate by- P.S. negative, 8. Analysis of variation of exposure on dot formation and processing time- under and over

exposed and correctly exposed on the plate by half tone positive. A student shall submit a journal on above practicals as Term Work Learning Resources: Books:


1 L. C. Young Materials in Printing Processes Focal Press, London

2 A. L. Gatehouse K. N. Roper

A Manual for Film Planning & Plate Making

Litho Training Services London

3 P. J. Hartsuch Chemistry for the Graphic Arts GATF, USA

4 R.Reed Offset lithographic platemaking GATF

5 -- Lithographer’s manual GATF Publication, USA





Course Code : PC / PN

Semester : Fourth for PC and Third for PN

Subject Title : Print Finishing




TH TU PR PAPER


04 -- 02 03 100 -- -- 25@ 125

NOTE:


Total of tests marks for all theory subjects are to be converted out of 50 and to be entered in

mark sheet under the head Sessional Work (SW).

Rationale:

Binding is required to protect as well as to enhance the appearance of the printed product. This

subject is required for students to understand various binding techniques depending upon the need

of the product. In today’s state of art print houses, most of the finishing operations are carried out

using machines, the working and principle of these machines is also a part of the course. Hot foil

stamping, numbering, perforating, embossing, die cutting, are the various finishing processes a

student should know in order to understand how these processes increase the utility and beauty of

the product.

General Objectives: The student will be able to-

1. Understand relevance of print finishing techniques in various segments of industry.

2. Understand material, machinery and equipments used in various print finishing

process.




Learning Structure

Application

Procedure Principles Concepts Fact

Undertaking different print finishing Operations

Print Layout preparation

Finalising sequemce of

finishing

Setting quality parameters of

finishing operation

Production planning and maintenance

Chemical adhesion, Nipping, creasing, perforating.

Folding, layout, imposition, trim and untrimmed sizes.

Printed product, value addition print

End use requirement of printed product

Automation requirement in

finshing




Contents: Theory

Topic Contents Hours Marks 1. Introduction to Print Finishing

Specific Objective: Classify print finishing on different basis. List print finishing as per industry and printing technology.

1.1 1.2

Introduction to Print Finishing and its application areas. Printing technology wise and printing industry segment wise print finishing operations.

04 08

2. Basics of Binding Specific Objective:

Classify binding on different basis. List stages involved in book binding.

2.1

2.2

Introduction to binding and its type. Introduction to tools, machinery, equipments used, and application of each of its type. Major operations performed in binding- pre-forwarding and forwarding.

12 18

3. Operations in Binding Specific Objective:

Classify operations as preforwarding and forwarding. Describe important preforwarding and forwarding operations.

3.1

3.2

Detailed study of pre-forwarding operation- jogging & knocking, removing mis-registrered sheets, counting, folding, bundling, gathering, collating, sewing, etc. Detailed study of forwarding operations- removing the swell, fixing end papers, fraying out the slips, gluing the back, trimming, rounding and backing, fixing head & tail bands, lining the back, edge decoration, cutting the boards, capping up, squaring the board, lacing in, covering, setting the joints, pasting down, pressing, jacketing.

12 16

4. Machinery and Equipments in Binding Specific Objective:

Describe construction and design construction of machines. Describe working of different machines used in book binding.

4.1

4.2

Construction and working of different machines and equipments used in binding such as- single knife trimmer, nipping, perforating, perfect binding, gathering machine, sewing and stitching machine. Construction and working Knife folding; Buckle folding, Combination folding.

12 18

5. Binding Techniques Specific Objective:

List binding techniques along with application area.. Describe working of binding techniques.,

5.1

5.2 5.3

5.4

Working principle and stages involved in Burst, Notch, and Two shot wet on wet binding. Case binding, Case making machine - Parts, Function Covering- Quarter, Half, Full, Limp & Library style binding. Boarding methods- pasting down, split, drawn in work, cut flush, extra square, ASTI (all sides turned in). Thread securing methods. Wire-o-wire, spiral, comb binding techniques, machine construction & working, Loose leaf binding – Thong binder, Universal style

12 20




6. Print Finishing Techniques Specific Objective:

List product related finishing process. Describe important finishing operations regards industrial printing.

6.1

6.2

6.3

6.4

6.5

Study of finishing operations performed on screen, flexography and gravure printed products or substrates. Study of types and applications of lamination and varnishing operations. Laminating films used and their required properties. Troubles and remedies associated with lamination operation. Study of construction and working principle of creasing and die cutting machine. Study of design and materials used in cutting rules. Troubles and remedies with regard to creasing and die cutting operation. Applications of die cutting. Study of types and applications of foil stamping and embossing operation. Foil stamping films used and their required properties. Troubles and remedies associated with foil stamping, operation. Study of types and applications of edge decoration and index cutting operations.

12 20

Total 64 100 Practical: Skills to be developed: Intellectual Skills:

1. Select raw material for printing and finishing operations 2. Estimate the time and labor required for finishing operations. 3. Understanding stages involved in various print finishing operations.

Motor Skills:

1. Preparing imposition scheme for book binding. 2. Setting up various binding machines. 3. Operating binding, laminating and paper cutting machine.

Sr. No. Practical

1 Studying and Observing Different types of Automatic Cutters, Fixing and changing Knives, Safety of Cutters, maintenance and care.

2 Studying and observing various types of Automatic folders and their principles, purpose, handling, care.

3 Understanding working of jogging, counting, Tipping in machines, Gathering Machines 4 Handling wire stitching machine for side stitching and Center stitching. 5 Observing functions of Automatic Stitching Machines 6 Studying different types of sewing machines- Side Sewing, Section sewing. 7 Understanding the working of Perfect Binding Machine. 8 Observing gluing, in-line gluing (Modular Binder) smashing, rounding, Backing Machine. 9 Observing and understanding case making, casing in machines.

10 Observing Operations for hot foil stamping, die cutting, punching, Numbering, ruling machines.

A student shall submit a journal on above practical as Term Work




Reference Books

Sr. No.

Title of Book Author Publisher's Name

1 Binding & Finishing Mendiratta Printek Publication, New Delhi

2 Binding & Finishing --- GATF 3 Binding & Finishing Geoff & Potter Blue Print 4 Modern Book Binding Alex J. Vaughan --- 5 Finishing Processes in Printing A.G. Martin Focal Press Ltd., London 6 Manual For Book Binding Arther W. Johnson Thames and Hudson

List of Equipments: Sr. No Equipment/Machinery Specification Quantity

1 Different binding tools -- 2 sets 2 Wire stitching machine -- 2 3 Embissing machine -- 1 4 Punching machine -- 1 5 Perforating machine -- 1 6 Paper cutting machine -- 1 7 Cold Web Fed Lamination machine -- 1






Semester : Fourth

Subject Title : Printer’s Design




TH TU PR PAPER


04 -- 04 03 100 50@ -- -- 150

Notes:




Rationale:

Although type setting technique has evolved through hand typesetting, mechanical type

setting and phototypesetting up to high end DTP systems aided by ultra modern hardware like color

scanner and digital camera. The principles of design and typesetting are forming the basis of

established modern graphic reproduction processes. Therefore it is of importance for the student of

printing technology to learn and understands the various design and type setting principles.

General Objectives:


1. Understand the vital importance of the graphic design and typographic principles.

2. Identify the areas of time and cost saving during various stages of graphic reproduction.

3. Identify and arrange the recourses for the execution of graphic reproduction.




Learning Structure: Application

Procedure

Principle

Concept Facts

Designing and setting Text matter pages with some graphics as per the design/publication size, cost, etc. and correcting the matter.

Text matter alignments, poetry work

Bookwork, verso-recto, procedures. Display work.

Imposition Job work

Table work

House style rules and practice

Principles of Design

Rules for typesetting

Traditional and writing style

Words, spacing, indention. Borders ornaments, signs

Measure, gauge, margins, readability, legibility

Pages, margins, methods, rules

spaces, columns

Form work, Copy preparation, Proof reading

Color Space, Models

Words, Text, Signs, Page, Colour




Content: Theory

Topic No Name of the Topic Hours Marks

1.0 Printing-Printing Processes Specific Objective:

Describe different printing process & it’s relation to printers design

1.1 Introduction to Printing Process & it’s Relation to Printers Design The student learn the basic principles involved in different Printing Processes& their applications

02 04

2.0 Graphic Design Fundamentals and Principles

Specific Objective: Explain fundamentals of Graphic Design Describe design principles

2.1

Study of Fundamentals of Graphic Design Point, line, space, mass, size, scale, tone, texture, pattern, color. Use, versatility, and purposes of design principles. Study of different media and its substitutes, and economy of graphic design.

04 08

2.2 Study of Graphic Design Principles Balance- symmetric and asymmetric, contrast, proportion, unity, rhythm, simplicity, fitness, use, advantages and limitations.

04 08

3.0 Colors in Graphic Design

Specific Objective: Describe Color Terminology Explain Color relationship

3.1 Color Terminology, colour wheel Hue, value, Chroma, brightness, shades, tint, color symbolism,

04 06

3.2 Color Relationship Cool, warm, contrast, complementary colors and colors schemes

02 04

3.3 Graphic Design and Study of factors such as target readers, financial input, substrate, number of copies, and printing process, etc, governing or controlling graphic design.

02 04

3.4 Graphic Design & selection of colours for one- or two-or three-or four-or multicolor jobs as per Printing process

4.0 Preparation of Layout for Graphic Reproduction

Specific Objective: Explain stages involved in preparing layout Describe basic geometric shapes

4.1 Definition of layout and attributes of a good layout, Study of stages involved in preparing a good layout such as visualization, thumbnail and rough layout& final layout

04 06

4.2 Study of basic geometric shapes, space, use of tools such as geometric and optical center.

03 04

4.3

Definition, types, applications, advantages and limitation of House Style and Dummy. House style rules and basis, qualification of proofreader and copyholder, rules for word division and use of hyphenation.

04 08

5.0 Typographic Principles

Specific Objective: Describe legibility & readability Explain font styles




5.1

Study of Typographic Elements Understanding face of types, parts of type and typeface, types of strokes and serifs, termination. Font style and size of type, text and display faces.

02 04

5.2 Dimensional attributes of a type such as x-height, ascender- and descender- line. Study oflite, Medium, bold, Extra Bold, Italic, Slant backl slant expanded and condensed type.

02 04

5.3

Definition legibility and readability. Study of factors governing legibility and readability. Study of editing and proofreading of text copy. Study of different types of proof reading marks.

04 04

6.0 Typographic Measurement

Specific Objective: Explain need of typographic measurements

6.1

Need of typographic measurement, different units such as point, size. Face suitable for subject, suitable for printing process, Examples based on typographic measurements. Definition & unit of set measure &gauge of a page or face layout Definition of verso and recto format of a layout.

04 04

7.0 Imposition and Planning

Specific Objective: Compare in between different types of Imposition schemes Describe different page sizes

7.1

Concept and need of imposition and planning in typesetting. Concept of oblong and upright pages. Elements of a standard imposition scheme and their use. Comparison of different types of imposition schemes of text pages in layout.

03 04

7.2

Study of different types of graphic marks incorporated in an imposition scheme.

06 06 Page sizes, types of paper and their physical properties. Introduction to electronic imposition.

7.3 Graphic Design Considerations for various printed jobs such as newspaper, magazine, leaflet, folder, letterhead, visiting card, and envelopes etc.

02 04

7.4 Imposition schemes related to Binding Finshing Folding, Centre Sitch, Side stitch, Section Shilai, Perfectbinding, Albumetc

02 04

8.0 Desk Top Publishing Systems

Specific Objective: Describe Desk top Publishing

8.1

Concept of DTP and (EPC) Electronic Page Composition or (DAR) Digital Artwork and Reproduction. Comparison of traditional page make-up and assembly systems with electronic or digital make-up and assembly. 04 06 Brief overview of Desk Top Publishing Systems, their application areas, various related hardware and component parts of ideal DTP system.

8.2

Different DTP Page make-up software and main feature of ideal DTP software or package.

06 08 Brief overview of software DTP package in terms main features, application area, advantages and limitations.

Total 64 100




Practical: Skills to be developed: Intellectual Skill:

1. The student shall understand the vital importance of the graphic design and typographic principles.

2. The student shall be able to identify the areas of time and cost saving during various stages of graphic reproduction.

3. The student shall be able to identify and arrange the recourses for the execution of graphic reproduction.

4. The student shall understand the required or eligible printing process for a given artwork or design

Motor Skill:

1. The student shall be able to prepare basic design for a given idea or visualization 2. The student shall be able to prepare color scheme or combination for a given idea or

visualization. 3. The student shall be able to prepare page make up and assembly for various types of to be

printed jobs such as magazine, newspaper and bookwork. 4. The student shall be able to prepare imposition for various types of to be printed jobs such

as magazine, newspaper and bookwork.

List of Practical:

1. Drawing various typefaces along with their dimensional attributes such as x-height, ascender and descender lines.

2. Graphic designing for display type (at least two) job. 3. Application and study of design principles making different types of graphic designs. 4. Preparation of different types of color wheel and scheme and symbol for a given graphic

product. 5. Preparation of thumbnail, rough layout, house style specimen and dummy for a given

graphic product. 6. Presentation of collection of various printed products newspaper, magazine advertisements,

letterheads highlighting design and layout making principles 7. Verification of casting off and copy fitting type setting approaches with the help of suitable

text editing application such as MS-Word and/or PageMaker. 8. Presentation of collection of various printed products newspaper, magazine advertisements,

letterheads showing page make up and assembly. 9. Preparation of Imposition scheme for 4, 8, and 16 pages of a given size and form in a full

sheet work style. 10. Preparation of Imposition scheme for 4, 8, and 16 pages of a given size and form in a half

sheet work style. 11. Preparation of visiting card, letterhead and classified advertisements using PageMaker

Corel Draw DTP package. 12. Type setting of text matter for bookwork and newspaper using suitable DTP package such

as PageMaker and/or Corel Draw




13. Setting of a imposition scheme for 4, 8, 16 page full sheet work using DTP package. 14. Setting of a imposition scheme for 4, 8, 16 page half sheet work using DTP package.

A Student shall submit the Journal on above practical as a Term Work Learning Resources: Books: Sr. No Author Title Publisher

1 L. Heath Phototypesetting Watson-Guptill Publications

2 D. Wroldridge Letter Assembly in printing Pitman Publication, London

3 Geoff Barlow Typesetting & Composition Blue Print

4 Rebecca Bridge Altman PageMaker BPB Publication New Delhi

5 Hugh Speirs Introduction to Prepress BPIF Publishing

6 John Lewis Typography Design and Practice

Barrie and Jenkins Limited

7 H. S. Warford Design for Print Production JE. Reeve Fowkes

8 KailashTakale A handbook of typography NirmalaSadanPrakashan, New Delhi

9 B. D. Mendiratta Composing and Typography Printek Publications, New Delhi






Semester : Fourth for PC and Third for PN

Subject Title : Manual Book Binding




TH TU PR PAPER


01 -- 04 -- -- 50# -- 25@ 75

Notes:




Rationale:

This is a core Subject. After Printing is complete the printed sheets are required from be put

in a proper shape such as books, magazines, registers. For this Knowledge of various methods and

techniques of Binding are very essential.

General Objectives:


1. Develop the knowledge of manual binding operations.

2. Understand the use of Tools & Equipment and their care in Binding department.

3. Select different Binding Material and method to suit the product requirement.

4. Produce the final finished printed product with suitable method.




Learning Structure: Application Procedure Principles Concepts Facts

To Process Printed & Blank paper into finished product for the use of society, industry, offices and marketing

Manual Book binding and finishing

Stationery, files etc. binding

Book Repairing

Manual Operation-cutting, folding, gathering, insetting, securing, reinforcing, covering, decorating, repairing of old books

Pulling into pieces, Cutting folding, pasting, covering, lamination, varnishing, gold blocking

Understanding the printed products, kinds of jobs, cost of product, paper sizes, requirement and kinds of material, selection of procedures, planning deciding standards, department plant layout, purchasing material, store procedure, quality control standards and norms.

Methods used for each operation as single unit and their principles

Methods in each operation, economics of each process, need of operation, terminology etc.

Quires, make-up, calculations, office

requirement, sizes capacity, strength, durability, variety

of products

Life Value of the books, age, purpose, decoration.Eye appealing, cost/profitfactor. Market survey.Economics in operations, thefunctioning




Contents: Theory Topic 1: Introduction Hours

1.1 1.2 1.3

History and importance of binding. Classification and Divisions of binding. Parts of book

01

Topic 2: Material 2.1 2.2

Paper, board, covering material, reinforcement material, Securing, miscellaneous material. 03

Topic 3: Tools and Equipment 3.1 3.2 3.3

Forwarding Tools Finishing Tools Equipment used in binding

02

Topic 4: Paper sizes 4.1 4.2 4.3

Types of papers. British Standard Paper Sizes :- Merits and Demerits ISO Standard Paper Sizes :- Advantages and Disadvantages

02

Topic 5: Pre forwarding Operations 5.1 5.2 5.3

5.4 5.5

Receiving and Checking Printed Material Jogging, Counting, Cutting, Slitting, Trimming and Binder’s Aids Folding - Folding Styles, Folding Schemes, Hand Folding :- Merits and Demerits Making Up - Tipping in, Gathering, Insetting, Collating, Inter leaving Securing: Stapling, Thread Sewing, Adhesive Binding, Loose leaf binding

04

Topic 6: Forwarding Operations 6.1 6.2 6.3

End Papers- Properties, Selection, Types and Applications Spine Gluing, Smashing, Rounding, backing, lining Boarding Methods :- Attachments, Care

02

Topic 7: Finishing Operations 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4

Different Covering Styles Suitability and Application Cover Decorations by Hand Tools Estimation for Binding Material

02

Total 16 Practical: Skills to be developed: Intellectual Skills:

1. Select proper material, methods and tools for particular job. 2. Material Estimation.

Motor Skills:

1. Correct production by using proper method and tools. List of Practical:

Introduction To Binding And Binder’s Tools, Machines And Equipments.

Making Quarter Bound Cut Flush Book.




Making Quarter Bound Cut Flush Turn-In Book.

Making Limp Binding Books.

Making Tear-Off and Perforated Pad.

Making Loose Leaf File.

Making Pocket Diary and Case Board.

Making Index Diary and Counter Foil.

Making Half and Full Bound Book.

Making Office and Box File by Multiple Punching Machines.

A student shall submit a journal and sample on above practicals as Term Work Learning Resources: Books:


1 L. C. Young Material in Printing Processes Focal Press, London

2 J. Odham Practical Printing and Binding --

3 Geoff & Potter Binding and Finishing Blue Print

4 A.G. Martin Finishing Processes in Printing Focal Press Ltd., London

5 Arther W. Johnson Manual For Book Binding Thames and Hudson


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