This course will take an advanced look into the materials used across the range of printing processes. The focus is on how the properties of materials directly affect the suitability of printed products for use by clients and end users. Students will conduct advanced material testing for printability, runability and end-use. Experiment design and the interpretation, organization and reporting of results is covered. At the end of this course, students will have an improved understanding of troubleshooting materials used in printing processes.