Course information

Micro-credential title: Quality assessment of color reproduction

Thematic pathway: Color management in eco-design

Part of module: Advanced Color Management

EQF level: 6

ECTS credits: 1

Mode of delivery: Online learning

Learning methods and duration

Lectures – 10 hours; Exercises/Laboratory works Individual study/ Project Works (seminar) – 12 hours; video experience – 2 hours; final exam – 1 hours. Total: 25 hours

Assessment methods

• Initial assessment (quiz): to see their basic knowledge of color spaces, ΔE, standards, instruments. 
• Formative assessment: Shot online quizzes on objectives and workflows of colour QC; instruments and software; levels of colour reproduction quality.
• Summative assessment: project assignment of realistic colour Quality control, on which they will structure a technical report. 

General objective

The learner will be introduced to:

• Effective colour quality control workflow that ensures accurate, consistent and sustainable colour reproduction on textile materials
• Colour quality control objectives and requirements
• Methodology how to select appropriate method and technology and apply suitable procedure for different colourants and substrates.

Timing: 1 October 2026 - 30 April 2027

Responsible institution: Technical University of Liberec (Czech Republic)

Contact persons: Prof. Martina Vikova, Ph.D. - Faculty of Textile Engineering, email: martina.vikova@tul.cz and
Prof. Michal Vik, Ph.D. - Faculty of Textile Engineering, email: michal.vik@tul.cz

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Learning outcomes

Knowledge

After the completion of this module, learners will:
•    Know how to define objectives and requirements for colour reproduction quality control within the structured workflow
•    Understand the principles, purpose and significance of colour quality control in TCLF  
•    Understand the role of measurement instruments, software and data management in evaluating and documenting performance.

Skills

After the completion of this module, learners will be able to:

• Apply proper operating procedures for colour quality control
• Evaluate and interpret the results of colour quality control (e.g. ∆E values, pass/fail decisions, trends in production data) and relate them to a specific requirements
• Conduct an analysis of possible causes of errors in color reproduction based on the results of objective color evaluation

Competences

After the completion of this module, learners will:

• Contribute in establishing and effective colour quality control programme in a textile/dyeing printing environment
• Measure, control and communicate colour in ways to improve production workflows, reduce waste and support sustainability
• Select and justifiy the use of appropriate CIE colour system, illuminants and devices to achieve accirate and consistent colour during production runs.