Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea in Scienze della comunicazione - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Further activities
6
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Teaching code

4S008062

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-STO/08 - ARCHIVAL SCIENCE, BIBLIOGRAPHY AND LIBRARIANSHIP

Period

CuCi 2 A, CuCi 2 B

Courses Single

Authorized

Learning objectives

The course aims to address and explain the printing techniques from movable type to contemporary industrial processes. Writing tools and supports and publishing processes will be considered as well. Moreover, the course will take into consideration the professions involved in the creation and distribution of the editorial artefacts. Particular attention will be given to printing machines and technological evolution from the end of the nineteenth century to the contemporary age.

Prerequisites and basic notions

No prerequisites are required

Program

The course will focus on the printing processes and in particular on the developmental phases of books and other publishing products. The printing techniques will be defined and explained, deepened into the productive aspects of the editorial artefact. The cours will handle typologies of typefaces and finally the different kind of supports. Finally, the course will describe and analyze various printing machines.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Students will follow lectures to address and acquire the basic notions and the correct vocabulary. Specialist lessons on certain topics will be held within the course. Attendance is highly recommended.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam will be oral and carried out to ascertain the knowledge of the basic concepts, definitions, the most significant technical terms regarding printing techniques and also to ensure that the student is clear about the differences and the modus operandi to create an editorial product.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

The knowledge and skills acquired will be assessed as well as an adequate exposition capacity to the context.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The grade will be based on 30/30

Exam language

Italiano