Course detail

Modern Reproduction Processes

FCH-MC_MRPAcad. year: 2012/2013

Digital photography. Objective evaluation of digital cameras. Inkjet printing of digital photographs. Media for inkjet printing. Archival stability of inkjet printouts. The methods of accelerated ageing of inkjet prřintouts. Basic concepts of colour management. The colour, spectral curves, light sources, standard observer. Colour measurement, fluorescence, metamerism, chromatic components, colour gamut. Measuring instruments. Profile-making software. Device dependent and independent colour spaces, their conversion. Colour management system. Input and output devices of production open system. Colour management system in graphic art workflow. The profiles of devices, device independent profiles - their creation and tuning. The input and output devices profiles. Colour management system in Windows and selected applications. Colour control and ink formulation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Michal Veselý, CSc.

Department

Institute of Physical and Applied Chemistry (ÚFSCH)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will obtain the theoretical knowledge of digital photographic technology and colour management system.

Prerequisites

physical chemistry, photochemistry, photographic processes

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Oral exam

Course curriculum

1. Digital photography. Objective evaluation of digital cameras. 2. Inkjet printing of digital photographs. 3. Media for inkjet printing. Archival stability of inkjet printouts. The methods of accelerated ageing of inkjet printouts. 4. Basic concepts of colour management. 5. The colour, spectral curves, light sources, standard observer. 6. Colour measurement, fluorescence, metamerism, chromatic components, colour gamut. Measuring instruments. Profile-making software. 7. Device dependent and independent colour spaces, their conversion. 8. Colour management system. 9. Input and output devices of production open system. 9. Colour management system in graphic art workflow. 10. The profiles of devices, device independent profiles - their creation and tuning. 11. The input and output devices profiles. 12. Colour management system in Windows and selected applications. 13. Colour control and ink formulation.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course Modern Reproduction Processes is to provide students with digital photography, objective evaluation of digital cameras, inkjet printing, methods of durability ad lightfastness evaluation of printouts and with colour management system in colour communication, in workflow of pre-press technologies.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

None

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Fraser B., Murphy C., Bunting F.: Správa barev, Praha 2009. (CS)
Kaplanová M., ..., Veselý M., a kol.: Moderní polygrafie, Praha 2010 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPCP_SCH Master's

    branch NPCO_SCH , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme NKCP_SCH Master's

    branch NKCO_SCH , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Michal Veselý, CSc.