Course detail

Laboratory Classes in Modern Reproduction Processes

FCH-MAO_MRP_PAcad. year: 2009/2010

Laboratory classes are focused on work with digital photographic cameras, understanding color management system in workflow and communication, learning of inkjet printing techniques, digital microphotography, objective evaluation of prints, print characteristics control and accelerated ageing of prints, ICC profiles creation. The objective evaluation of materials and images is emphasized.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Petr Dzik, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical and Applied Chemistry (ÚFSCH)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The students will obtain practical knowledge of color managements system application in printing process and communication. They also obtain practical knowledge of methods of objective evaluation of prints ageing and digital camera handling.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of classic photographic techniques and colorimetry basics.

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

Graded course-unit credit

Course curriculum

1. Digital camera properties. Determination of CCD sensor sensitivity, determination of camera resolving power.
2. Digital photomicrography.
3. Accelerated ageing of inkjet prints.
4. ICC profile creation of input devices: ICC profile of scanner, CRT and LCD monitor, digital camera. Photography scanning.
5. ICC profile creation of output devices: ICC profile of inkjet printer. Data conversion to other colour spaces, print quality simulation and proofing.
6. Printer linearization. RIP and monochromatic printing of digital photographs.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the Laboratory classes in modern reproduction processes is to provide them practical training of color management, modern workflow of printing process, objective evaluation of digital camera properties and accelerated ageing of prints.

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

Attendance and activity at the laboratory classes are required. One absence can be compensated by the elaboration of substitute tasks.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Sharma A.: Understanding Color Management. Delmar Learning, New York 2004. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPCP_CHM_INT Master's

    branch NPCO_CHM , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme BPCP_CHCHT_INT Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_CHTOZP , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch BPCO_CHM , 1 year of study, winter semester, not stated

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1 year of study, winter semester, not stated

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Petr Dzik, Ph.D.