Description
Course Title: Certificate in Screen Printing
Duration: 3 Months (12 Weeks)
Mode of Delivery: Practical Hands-on Training & Theory
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Certification: Upon successful completion
Course Overview
This certificate program provides foundational and intermediate skills in screen printing, covering design preparation, screen exposure, printing techniques, and finishing. Students will gain hands-on experience in creating prints on various materials, including paper, fabric, and other substrates.
Course Modules
1. Introduction to Screen Printing
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History and applications of screen printing
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Overview of tools, materials, and workspace setup
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Safety precautions and best practices
2. Design Preparation
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Creating and preparing artwork for screen printing
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Color separation techniques
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Working with stencils and photo emulsion
3. Screen Preparation & Exposure
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Mesh selection and screen stretching
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Coating screens with emulsion
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Exposure techniques using UV light
4. Printing Techniques
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Ink types (water-based, plastisol, discharge inks)
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Manual vs. automatic printing methods
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Registration and multi-color printing
5. Substrate & Application Methods
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Printing on paper, fabric, wood, and other materials
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Specialty inks (metallic, glow-in-the-dark, puff inks)
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Troubleshooting common printing issues
6. Drying & Finishing
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Curing techniques (heat press, conveyor dryer, air drying)
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Post-print treatments (washing, sealing)
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Quality control and finishing touches
7. Business & Professional Practices (Optional)
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Setting up a small screen printing business
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Costing, pricing, and marketing strategies
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Sustainability in screen printing
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
✔ Understand the screen printing process from design to finished product.
✔ Operate screen printing equipment safely and efficiently.
✔ Produce high-quality prints on different materials.
✔ Troubleshoot common technical issues.
✔ (Optional) Develop basic business skills for entrepreneurial ventures.
Who Should Enroll?
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Artists and designers looking to expand their skills
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Entrepreneurs interested in starting a printing business
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Hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts
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Textile and graphic design students
Assessment & Certification
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Practical Projects (60%) – Students must complete assigned printing projects.
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Theory Exam (20%) – Written test on screen printing concepts.
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Final Project (20%) – Independent screen printing project (e.g., T-shirt, poster series).
Certification: Awarded upon achieving a minimum 70% score.
Materials & Equipment Provided
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Screens, squeegees, inks, and emulsions
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Exposure unit and drying equipment
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Practice substrates (paper, fabric samples)
(Students may need to purchase additional materials for personal projects.)
Fee Structure
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Total Cost: [Insert Price]
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Includes: Training, basic materials, and certification
Instructor Profile
Led by industry professionals with [X] years of experience in commercial and artistic screen printing.
Enrollment Open! Limited seats available.
Contact: [Email/Phone] | Website: [URL]
