A key technique in the graphic arts industry. From screen preparation to the final print on textile, plastic, cardboard and other substrates.
The Professional Certificate in Screen Printing trains professionals capable of carrying out the entire screen printing process: from screen and ink preparation to printing on various substrates and quality control of the result.
Training takes place mainly in the workshop, with professional equipment, learning to work with the materials, techniques and standards used in the industrial and creative sector.
Professional certificates are part of the vocational training system and accredit officially recognised competencies throughout Spain.
Certificate information
Independent modules, each separately certifiable
Textile, plastic, cardboard, paper, wood and rigid materials
Work placement during both modules of the certificate
Professional Certificate in Screen Printing
Methodology
Screen printing is learnt by doing. Each session is a real production: prepare the screen, mix inks, print, control the result and fix what went wrong.
Screen preparation and development · Ink mixing and application · Printing on textile · Printing on rigid substrates · Quality control · Equipment cleaning and maintenance
The process
Design preparation and colour separation
Emulsification, exposure and screen development
Printing, registration and run on substrate
Quality control and product finishing
Screen printing tables · UV exposure unit · Development and cleaning equipment · Textile presses · Vacuum and plastisol inks
On completion, students can work in textile, industrial or advertising screen printing companies, or incorporate the technique into a creative or freelance activity.
Career paths
Screen printing on clothing and textile for brands, uniform companies and series production.
Printing on rigid substrates: plastic, glass, metal and industrial packaging materials.
Production of printed advertising materials: posters, banners, signage and point-of-sale materials.
Specialisation in the pre-production phase: emulsification, exposure, development and screen maintenance.
Applying screen printing in creative projects, limited editions and artistic or design products.
The certificate is compatible with access to Intermediate or Advanced VET cycles in Graphic Arts.
Contact us or visit the centre to learn about the certificate, the facilities and the teaching staff.