Department of Printing Technology
About
the Department
Virtually
every product in the market of today, needs to be packed attractively. Quality
printing plays a vital role in the choice that customers make when they buy a
product. From business cards, to wedding invitations, to communication
material, to food packaging, printing has abundant opportunities for one to
explore on.
The
diploma in printing technology provides the student with the intricate details
of the art. Coupled with theory lessons, the course involves several hours of
practical training in the various aspects of printing, with state-of-art in
offset printing, screen printing, binding, design and design-oriented computer
printing. In-built workshops serve as the training pad for students and in
addition to this, industrial training is also given.
The
students will be exposed to technology in offset printing, flexography, digital
printing, designing software including Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, Illustrator,
Quark X Press and Corel Draw. This programme provides plenty of career
opportunities in the areas like Offset Printing Press, Newspaper Printing
Press, Paper Making Industry, Flexography Press, Packaging Industry, Pre-Press
unit, Advertising Agencies, Screen Printing Press, Printing Machinery
Manufacturing, Printing Product marketing.
The DEPARTMENT OF PRINTING TECHNOLOGY was
started in during the academic year 2002-2003, on recognizing the increasing
career opportunities that the industry has to offer.
VISION:
Develop qualified engineers with knowledge and skill to meet the challenges in printing / allied industries and entrepreneurship requirements.
MISSION :
Upgrade the competency of the faculty and staff through industry training to meet the current and emerging needs.
Enhance and update the Laboratory facilities in accordance with the emergent curriculum.
Sustain a vibrant Industry - Academia Interface for training, internship and placement
Equip the students with necessary professional qualities by inculcating moral and ethical values.