Course Overview
This course introduces students to the exciting world of structural packaging design and its fundamental role in a product’s protection, portability, and interactivity. The course covers everything that goes into successful three-dimensional packaging, from design all the way to final assembly. Using industry-standard packaging design software, students gain a thorough understanding of how to produce common die-lines, create prototype samples, and when to break the mould. Students are introduced to a wide variety of packaging materials and learn about the applications for product protection and sustainability. Finally, students are educated in packaging’s role in marketing, shelf presence and user-experience.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain packaging terminology, functions, and operations.
- Proficiently operate industry-standard packaging design software.
- Describe common file preparation mistakes and how to address them.
- Produce die-lines for a range of carton styles and applications.
- Produce prototype samples and apply allowances and rebates in design to ensure proper functionality of finished package.
- Differentiate between types of folds and their uses with a range of substrates and applications.
- Determine the appropriate media necessary to achieve safe product delivery.
- Select an appropriate manufacturing method based on product requirements.
- Calculate a package’s shipping requirements, including weight, size and pallet load.
- Implement effective packaging ergonomic techniques to improve the end user’s experience.
- Explain packaging’s role in sustainability including re-use ability and recycling streams.
- Describe the characteristics of successful packaging design, including branding, shelf presence, and user-experience.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Structural Packaging Design (GCOM 3130) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Graphic Communications
Diploma Full-time
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