TTK University of Applied Sciences
Subject 'Digital Printing Technologies'Name in Estonian: Digiprintimise tehnoloogiad
General descriptionIntroduction to different technologies and devices of digital printing, terminology. Different types of inks used in digital printing, functional inks etc. Pre- and post-processing of printed materials. Software and file types used for design and printing. Printed image resolution, colorimetry.
Field of application. Sustainability and resource efficiency of digital printing. General aimTo provide an overview of the development of modern printing and finishing technologies for textiles, which highlight the aspect of sustainability, resource efficiency in the process and the adaptation of customer-based production.
AimThe student knows the different technologies of digital printing based on the devices. Can analyze the capabilities of existing technical solutions and choose the most functional among them to achieve high-quality digital printing on textile materials and products.
Form descriptionLectures, laboratory works, observation practice.
LiteratureInkjet Printing on Fabric: Direct Techniques. 2014.
Dyes for Ink Jet Printing of Textiles. 2016. Print Revolution: Groundbreaking Textile Design in the Digital Age. 2013. Digital Crafts: Industrial Technologies for Applied Artists and Designer Makers. 2013 Fashion Print Design: From Idea To Final Print. 2014 Digital Printing of Textiles illustrated edition Ink Jet Textile Printing Evaluation methodsThe grade is formed on the basis of the tests of auditory lectures and practical laboratory works.
Name of the e-learning course at Moodle environment (http://ekool.tktk.ee)Digital Printing Technologies
Study outcomeKnowledge of textile materials, digital printing processes and equipments; independent problem analysis and problem solving skills in laboratory work.
Is taught in following curricula* Optional subject
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