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)
Ins. 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 - Intermediate Exam
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
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment320132
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
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