Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Media, Design en IT
Expert Class Packaging 38188/3349/2425/1/79
Study guide

Expert Class Packaging

38188/3349/2425/1/79
Academic year 2024-25
Is found in:
  • International programmes Media, Design and IT
    Programme option:
    • GDM International - Brand Design
    Choice package:
    • Subjects of your choice - Brand Design
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 8 credits
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2024 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 208,00 hours

Short description

Within Pack Expert Class, you will gain insight into the packaging sector and the possibilities of creating a 3D consumer experience. We look beyond paper and cardboard and discover new materials and integrated communication applications that appeal to all senses. We go out and explore the parameters that are important in packaging.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

You know the technical possibilities and limitations of various materials.
You can communicate fluently with specialists in the field in the right jargon.
You can correctly advise a customer on the choice of packaging.
You can optimize existing artwork for different carriers.

Course content

The following topics are covered:

  • Materials and their potential
  • Packaging for food migration and suitable inks
  • Ecodesign & sustainability
  • POS (Displays & stackawraps)
  • Drop tests
  • Legislation per packaging sector
  • Trends (Smart packaging (RFID ...), Fragrance)

Study material (text): Mandatory

  • Online learning material on Digitap
  • Study guide
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Adobe Creative software

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Practicum36,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours172,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Eerste examenperiodeKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series50,00digital
Eerste examenperiodeSkills assessment during the examination series50,00presentation
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series50,00
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series50,00

Evaluation (text)

The total duration of the exam for the knowledge and comprehension test(s) consists of the time provided for this test plus ¼ additional time - with a maximum of 30 minutes - for all students. The additional time because of an individual adjustment is therefore included.This inclusive measure also applies to the skills assessment taking place in combination with the knowledge and comprehension test.

If the student does not pass this course as a whole during the first examination period, the grade of the partial exam for which the student obtained at least 10 out of 20 will be
transferred to the second examination period, meaning that this partial exam cannot be retaken. Partial exams for which the student obtained less than 10 out of 20 in the first
examination period, will be retaken in the second examination period.

The conditions for a catch-up (partial) exam during and outside the examination series are to be found in the Education and Examination Regulations. In addition, the following also applies outside the examination series:

  • Not every evaluation activity can be redone for organizational or didactic reasons.