Information Package / Course Catalogue
Offset Printing Systems - I
Course Code: BMY203
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 1
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

With this course, the students will be able to prepare offset printing plates according to ISO 12647-1 / 2/5 standard and prepare them for printing.

Course Content

Gains knowledge and skills about paper weights, types and uses, Offset entry adjustments, mold preparation methods.

Name of Lecturer(s)
N/A Nebi ARSLAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Preparing offset printing 1
2.Preparing offset printing 2
3.Prepare offset printing form
4.Take mold out
5.Understanding of offset printing technique
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Basic Concepts of Printing Industry-Şevket EVLİYAGİL
2.Newspaper Publishing Methods-Şevket EVLİYAGİL
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Paper weights, sizes and types
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Paper cutting account, water direction and paper storage conditions on paper
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Paper ventilation methods
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Print input settings
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Ink systems
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Humidification systems
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Materials and roller housings used in dampening systems
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Offset printing system drums and settings (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Offset printing system drums and settings
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Stacking and drying systems according to paper types
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Types of molds used in offset printing and chemical liquid materials
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparing offset printing plates by conventional methods
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparing offset printing plates by conventional methods
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Preparing offset printing plates by CtP methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Practice1%5
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory70321
Lecture - Practice70321
Assignment44224
Quiz44120
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)98
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
PÇ-17
PÇ-18
PÇ-19
PÇ-20
PÇ-21
OÇ-1
4
4
4
5
5
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
5
5
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
5
5
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
5
5
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026