Printing on Gift Items Curriculum

Learning the skills of printing on gift items can be valuable for personal and professional development, as it allows for creative expression, customization, and diversification in the gift industry. It can also be a lucrative business opportunity or enhance job performance for those in the printing or gift industry.

This course is designed to introduce students to the world of printing on gift items. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on practice, students will learn about the different printing techniques, substrates, and materials used in gift item printing. The course will also cover design principles, software, production planning, quality control, and marketing and business strategies for gift item printing.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the different printing techniques and technologies used in gift item printing
2. Understand the properties and limitations of different materials and substrates used in gift item printing
3. Design artwork for gift item printing using software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
4. Prepare files for printing on gift items and understand different file types and resolutions
5. Manage production workflow from design to printing to finishing, including quality control and inspection
6. Understand marketing and business strategies for gift item printing, including pricing, sales, and legal considerations

Course Outline:

1. Week 1: Introduction to Printing on Gift Items
2. Week 2: Design Principles and Software for Printing on Gift Items
3. Weeks 3-4: Printing Techniques for Gift Items
4. Weeks 5-6: Substrates and Materials for Gift Item Printing
5. Weeks 7-8: Production Planning and Workflow
6. Weeks 9-10: Advanced Printing Techniques for Gift Items
7. Weeks 11-12: Marketing and Business Strategies for Gift Item Printing

Course Requirements:

1. Access to a computer with design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
2. Access to a variety of gift items and substrates for printing practice
3. Willingness to participate in hands-on printing practice and quality control inspections
4. Completion of assignments and participation in class discussions

Assessment:

Assessment for this course will be based on the following:

1. Completion of assignments (40%)
2. Participation in hands-on practice and quality control inspections (30%)
3. Participation in class discussions (20%)
4. Final project (10%)

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