Welcome to the course "Basic principles of textile printing"

Course objectives:

The entry of ICT into analogue, conventional textile printing technology, which involves the use of rotary or flat screens, has revolutionized its development. It is the most demanding stages of the process, such as sample design and sample-to-screen preparation, that become the points of the most significant implementation of information technology. With the introduction of the CAD system, the printing process itself is being digitized, enabling automation in the management of the printing machine and control of the handling of the printing paste. The aim of the course is to acquire the skills and knowledge of conventional screen printing, aiming in mastering the abilities of using the ICT tools in designing and overall printing process, and to point out the role of textile printing techniques in smart textile production.

Learning outcomes:

Knowledge	Skills	Responsibilities/autonomy
To consider all possibilities of ICT tools applications in technology of analog textile printing To select printing methods in response to market demands, with economy and environmental acceptability To know the basics of rheology as the foundation of the printing pastes preparing process To understand the creative aspect of textile printing technology and get acquainted with new printing methods for special and smart effects realization To understand the difference of bonding mechanism of dyes and pigments	To make a screen for performing printing using new techniques To select the thickener depending on the printing technique, dye and textile material used To select and apply the appropriate printing method for a certain type of material, a particular purpose and to achieve a certain effect To define the relevant parameters regarding the effect and the print quality desired To perform different textile printing techniques	To be responsible for the application of environmentally and economically sustainable printing paste as well as printing method To be able to optimize quantities of printing paste in order to avoid significant waste of chemicals To propose a short project of industrial design by using the textile printing techniques as the main creative tool To be responsible for developmental approach to the scope of exploring and applying new techniques and smart dyes and pigments