| Course Details |
Duration:
Course Beginning: |
Two Years (4 Semesters)
Last Week of July |
| Semesters: |
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4 |
Aug - Dec.
Jan - Jun.
Jul - Dec.
Jan - May/June. |
| Objective Tests: |
Six (50 Marks Each)
3rd Week Sept, Dec, Mar, Jun, Sept, Dec. |
| Written Tests: |
Three (Six Papers of 50 Marks Each)
1st Week of Jan, Jul & Dec. |
| Dissertation: |
One (100 Marks)
By each Student on Packaging Design/Development and Related Subjects
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| Group Projects: |
Project - I: |
Innovation & Creative Packaging
Final Presentation & Report Submission: 3rd Semester, July |
| Project - II: |
Packaging Design/Development and Related Subjects
Final Presentation & Report Submission: 3rd Semester, October |
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| Industry Sponsored with Merit Award |
| Pass Criteria: |
40% in each Paper & Aggregate 50% |
| Attendance: |
Minimum 85% Compulsory |
| Conduct: |
Good Conduct Inside and Outside the College |
| Selection Criteria: |
Minimum Graduate in Science / Engg. / Tech-Pharma, Food, Plastics, Paper, etc., or Diploma in Engg. / Printing and on basis of Merit and Interview. |
| Intake: |
30 |
| Fees: |
The fee includes Tuition fees, Reading Materials, Projects, Visits, Caution Deposit and Examination fees. |
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| Course Contents |
Concepts in Packaging:
Introduction, Role of Packaging, Status Review of Packaging Industry, etc. |
Packaging Development (Factors & Criteria):
Product & Packaging, Material Characteristics, Packaging Evaluation. |
Packaging Media (Science, Technology, Manufacture, Conversion, Properties & Applications):
Paper & Board, Fibre Board Boxes, Composite Containers, Drums, Celluloses, Glass, Metal
Containers and Components, Polymers and Plastics, Flexible Packaging Materials, Wooden
Containers, Crates, IBCs, Flexible & Rigid, Textiles and Jute. |
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Ancillary Packaging Materials:
Principles and Theory of Adhesion, Adhesive - Materials, Types/Varieties and Properties and
Applications, Cushioning Theory, Materials, Types/Varieties and Properties and Applications,
Cushion Systems and Design, Corrosion Preventives, Reinforcements, Printing Inks,
Coatings and Lacquers, Colorants for Plastics, Labels, Caps, Closures, Wads, Master Batches,
etc. |
Quality Assessment & Performance Evaluation:
Testing, Significance of Testing, Quality Control and Quality Assurance, SQC Techniques, Shelf-
life Evaluation, Product Package Compatibility, Migration, Transport-worthiness Testing,
Testing of Ancillary Materials, Machine Material Interaction, IMDG, UN / IATA Testing, etc. |
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Package Printing:
Pre-Press, Printing Processes, Letterpress, Offset, Lithography, Flexography, Gravure, Screen, Pad,
Foil Stamping, Digital Printing (InkJet, Thermal), Computer-to-Plate. Colour Management, Colour Measurement, etc. |
Package Graphics:
Package Design, Role of Graphics, Package Aesthetics, Decoration Aspects, Layout and Feature Selection, etc. |
Standardisation, Variety Reduction & Cost Optimisation:
Standards - Objectives & Benefits, Standardisation, Variety Reduction, Packaging Costs & Economics, Value Analysis, ISO 9001: 2000, ISO 14000-2000, etc. |
Product Packaging:
Agricultural Products, Processed Foods, Marine Products, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Toiletries, Soaps & Detergents, Chemicals, Pesticides, Textiles, Handicrafts, Technology & Systems, CAP/ MAP, Vacuum Packaging, Gas Packaging, IQF, Cool and Cold Storage, Freeze Drying. |
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Packaging Distribution & Marketing:
Distribution, Branding, Retailing, Break Bulks and Unit Load Devices, Palletisation, Containerisation Packaging - a tool for distribution, etc. |
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Packaging Laws & Regulations:
Legal Metrology, Weights and Measures Laws and Rules, Jute Control Order, Loss Prevention,
PFA, FDA, Pollution Control, HACCP, Safety & HSE, etc. |
Package Coding & Marking:
Marking & Coding, Bar Coding, Ship Marking, IMDG / IATA Coding, etc. |
Package Storage and Handling:
Storage Types, Damage Control, Warehousing and Handling Equipments & Techniques, etc. |
Packaging & Environment:
Eco Issues, Wastage Control, Wastage Disposal, Eco Friendly Packaging, etc. |
Packaging Machinery:
Principles and Theory of Packaging Machines, Types of Filling Machines, Wrapping Machines, VFFS, HFFS, Thermoform-fill-seal, Bottling Machines, Induction Sealing, Ink Jet Printing, Coding, Capping, Marking, Labelling, on line - end of line systems, shrink and stretch wrapping, cartoning and case packing, etc. |
CAD in Packaging:
CAD for Packaging, Structural Design, Role of Structure, Die making, Drawing, Moulds.
Prototypes, Samples, etc. |
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Engineering & Workshop Technology:
Engineering Drawing, Wood Working, Metal Working, Mechanics, etc. |
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Management Concepts in Packaging:
Packaging in Organisation Structure, Packaging - Relevance to Supply Chain Management,
Marketing, Export Marketing, e-Commerce, Industrial Policy and Packaging, etc. |
Specialized Institutional Training:
Specialised Training at the Government Institute of Printing Technology.Specialised Training in Packaging Pre- production Technology, Pre-press, Colour Management, Colour Measurement and Structural Design through Esko-Graphics. |
Laboratory Training and Prototype Development:
In-Laboratory Training for conducting tests and making prototypes. |
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Group Projects:
Execution and Presentation of Group Projects covering Packaging Design/ Development, Innovation and Creativity and Related Subjects. |
Seminars and Debates:
Participation in Seminars and Debates on Topics of Packaging and Related Subjects. |
Dissertation:
Individual Dissertation in Packaging and Related Topics. |
Industrial and Institutional Visits:
Visits to Industries, Institutions and Exhibitions for a first-hand knowledge. |
Industrial Training:
5-6 months Industrial Training. |
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