Overview of Screen Printing Technology
This Screen Printing Technology program is a Certificate program accredited by NITA.
About Certificate in Screen Printing Technology
Screen printing is the process that involves transferring a stenciled design on a flat surface with ink, a mesh screen, and a squeegee. Also referred to as silk screening, stenciling, and serigraphy, screen printing is at the core of most major printing operations and has become a popular technique used for different purposes and mediums, from advertisement and apparel to film poster design, canvas art, and more.
This Screen Printing certificate programme will take you through the foundational techniques of screen printing, you will learn about all of the different supplies used in the screen printing process, and how to set up your craft table, transfer, and print on a diversity of flat surfaces. You will also learn how to:
- Create a screen for screen printing without the use of a dark room
- Effectively print a custom design onto fabric or t-shirts.
- Learn how to care for screens allowing for continued use
- Make screen-printed designs washable and permeant on clothing or fabric
This screen printing course is meant for:
- Beginners with no prior knowledge about screen printing
- Anyone interested in fashion, textile,s or the fiber arts will benefit from the technique offered in this course
- Anyone who wants screen print from home
Entry Requirement for the Certificate in Screen Printing Technology program
- Open