The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Printing Technologies aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in the basic principles and practices of the printing industry. The program typically covers four years of undergraduate study and includes a wide variety of courses. These courses cover a broad spectrum, starting from the basic concepts of printing technologies to advanced techniques and methods in the industry.
The main components of the curriculum are usually as follows:
Graphic Design and Visual Communication: In these courses, students learn the basic principles of graphic design, typography, visual composition and design software. In this way, they understand how to prepare the visual materials needed for printing.
Pre-Press Preparation: In this area, students are taught about print preparation processes, digital file preparation, color management and the creation of print-ready designs.
Printing Techniques and Technologies: In these courses, traditional printing techniques such as offset, flexo, gravure as well as digital printing technologies and applications are explained. Students learn how to use different printing machines and manage printing processes.
Binding and Finishing Techniques: This section covers finishing techniques such as binding, cutting and finishing of printed products. Students learn to use different binding methods and finishing equipment.
Paper and Ink Technologies: These courses provide information on paper types, properties and paper production. In addition, instruction is given on ink compositions, properties and the use of inks in printing.
Quality Control and Management: This area provides training in print quality assessment, quality control standards and management of printing processes.
Industry Practices and Management: Students are introduced to the operation and management of the printing industry, project management, customer relations and current trends in the industry.
Practical Applications and Workshops: Putting theoretical knowledge into practice, students work on printing projects in real-world conditions and have the opportunity to interact with professionals in the industry.
This curriculum aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required in the industry by offering a broad perspective in the field of printing technologies. During their studies, students receive both theoretical and practical training in line with industry standards and are prepared to work in various positions in the printing industry upon graduation.