suomeksi
in English

Graafinen tuotantoautomaatio (V0056), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:Graafinen tuotantoautomaatio
Print Automation
Course Winha code:V0056
Kurre acronym:gtautom
Credits:3
Type and level of course:Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:3.year
Implementation:Spring semester, 4.period
Semester:0607
Language of tuition:Suomi
Teacher:Pekka Salmén
Final assessment:Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

V0019 Printing Technology, V0016 PrePress workflow or corresponding knowledge

Course contents (core content level)

- automation in digital pre press workflow ( PDF-workflow solutions)
- integration of production phases ( JDF, CIP 4)
- automation of printing and other production machines
- automation of material systems
- automation in quality management

Course contents (additional)

- computer systems on automation
- design of automation systems for graphic industry
- automation and production planning and reporting

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

On completion of this unit the student will know the principles of automation of print work flow and how to apply automation in graphic production processes. The student will know how to specify system requirements for a automation system and he/she will recognize the impact of usability and maintenance on print production. He/she will understand the cost and staff factors of automation.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

On completion of this unit the student will be able to evaluate the benefits and costs of automation in print production.

Recommended reading

TeacherĀ“s lecture material
Kipphan: Handbook of Print media, s. XXX-YYY

Teaching and learning strategies

Class room teaching: 28 h
Exercises: 20 h
Exam: 2 h
Student individual workload (student workload analysis performed 5/05) 40 h
Total: 90 h
Follow-up of the student workload analysis performed: -
Tuition in Finnish.

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

The assessment criteria are the written examination and evaluation of the laboratory exercises and a personal portfolio.

Related competences of the degree programme

communication, information and publishing processes and technologies

login