THE GREEK PRINT-MEDIA ENGINEERS IN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH - A SUCCESS STORY

Prof. Dr. Anastasios E. Politis

Chairman of the IC - International Circle of Educational Institutes of Graphic-Media Technology and Management

Abstract

The Hellenic Union of Graphic Arts and Μedia Τechnology Engineers (Print-Media Engineers) - HELGRAMED, is the legal professional and scientific organization of the Graduates that hold a Bachelor, Master or PhD degree from a recognized Higher Education Institute (HEI) in the fields of Graphic Arts / Graphic Communication, Printing, Publishing, Packaging and Media Technology and Engineering. HELGRAMED is intensively active in achieving its goals and objectives in the interest of Print-Media / Graphic Arts Technology in Greece and abroad. The Union is quite active in important projects and events in Greece and abroad for the establishment of the profession and the scientific entity of the graduates. In addition, HELGRAMED is actively contributing in the evolution of the Printing, Media and Packaging Science, Education and Industries as whole, with particular interest to Human Capital development and welfare.
HELGRAMED members are forming research teams which work on various R&D projects with other scientific organizations, companies and the industry. Among others, the projects include:
- Innovation in graphic media and packaging technology and management,
- Curricula development, learning environments and platforms, distance and e-learning projects, adult and workplace learning and blended learning for vocational training and higher/tertiary education.
- Development of Job profiles and occupational standards, development of competencies, evaluation and certification of competences in the fields of graphic communication, printing and media technology fields.

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