RIT’s comprehensive graphic and print media technology has been integrated into the packaging science program. This major step by RIT demonstrates its commitment to introducing and exploring innovative solutions in the packaging sector. This integration will align well with the program, meeting the standards and demands of emerging and expanding industries.
Kyle Dunno, the chair of the packaging and graphic media science department at RIT’s College of Engineering Technology (CET), stated, “The recently registered graduate and undergraduate students in the program will pursue and complete the coursework to graduate. The prospective students have now set out to achieve the Bachelor of Science degree in packaging science. With this degree, they have the option to focus on coursework that emphasizes color management, package printing technologies, materials science, and manufacturing processes. These are all core competencies that are essential in the fast-paced packaging market.”
A few years ago, CET merged its packaging science and printing departments to work together on developing programs that would highlight growth and expansion in the package printing sector. Since then, the department leadership has been actively engaged with industry partners, alumni, and faculty to create a new, aligned curriculum that also provides recognition for program graduates and prospective students.
The new promising curriculum ensures that RIT graduates maintain their position as leaders in color management, package printing technologies, materials, and manufacturing. Digital printing and conventional processes remain the core components of the curriculum. The coursework will consistently include production workflows, process control, variable data printing, converting technologies, and their applications to labels, metal decoration, corrugated fiberboard, flexible packaging, folding cartons, and more.
Dean of CET, S. Manian Ramkumar, said, “This integration boosts the colleges’ focus on engineering education and industry-suitable applied science.” The professional staff, print and packaging faculty-researchers contribute to the printing market through the department’s research, training, and existing testing services. These services will be expanded smoothly without any disruption to the ongoing collaboration with the professionals and companies that rely on RIT’s expertise.
RIT will also serve as the certified governing body for Idealliance’s G7 and G7 Plus color calibration programs. This will help promote industry adoption and build trust in the well-known color quality processes and standards. This is a smart and informative step from RIT for the packaging sector.
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