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Course title -
Course code KPF/C158
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Syrový Tomáš, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Week 1: Image Data Acquisition Devices - Scanners, Cameras Week 2: Image Data Reproduction and Visualization Devices - Monitors, Projectors Week 3: Image Data Reproduction and Visualization Devices - VR display technologies Week 4: Raster and Vector Image Descriptions - Image data formats, Image data compression Week 5: Description and Processing of Raw Image Data Week 6: AM and FM screening, Parameters of AM and FM screening, Factors influencing the choice of network frequency Week 7: Software Tools for Image data preparation and processing Week 8: Devices and Technologies for Improving image data quality Weeks 9 & 10: Image Data Preparation and Processing Using Artificial Intelligence Week 11: Color Management, Color spaces, Reproduction intent, Under Color Removal (UCR), Gray Component Replacement (GCR) Week 12: Proofing and Certified Printing Week 13: Image Setters

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration, Skills training, Work-related activities, Graphic and art activities
  • Home preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 72 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an exam - 24 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and technologies used in prepress. The course also aims to teach students how to work with applications commonly used in printing practice in the preparation and editing of raster and vector graphics.
After completing the course, the student understands the basics of prepress preparation, the technologies used in it, the basics of colour management. They can also work in industry-specific software products for the preparation and editing of raster and vector graphics. The student is able to prepare graphics in a quality adequate for print production.
Prerequisites
At least a basic knowledge of English and the ability to work actively with computer technology is suitable.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination, Home assignment evaluation, Student performance assessment

The basic condition for completing the course is the preparation of a term paper. During the exam, theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge of working with the taught software products and the quality of the submitted term paper are evaluated.
Recommended literature
  • Kaplanová M. a kol. Moderní polygrafie. Praha. 2009.
  • Lukeš, Martin. Fotografujeme digitální bezzrcadlovkou. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2022. ISBN 978-80-271-1226-5.
  • Tomáš Syrový. Elektronická verze studijních materiálů předmětu. Pardubice. 2024.
  • 1. Blankenbach K., Yan Q., O'Brien R. J. Handbook of Visual Display Technology. 2020.
  • 2. Kang B., Han Ch. W., Jeong J. K.:. Advanced Display Technology: Next Generation Self-Emitting Displays. 2021.


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