Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Practical | 11 x 5 Hour Practicals |
| Lecture | 11 x 1 Hour Lectures |
| Practical | 11 x 3 Hour Practicals |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Portfolio of Prints | 75% |
| Semester Assessment | Sketchbook of research material | 25% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to.
a) Produce a portfolio of prints that clearly demonstrates proficiency in both screenprinting and / or relief printing
and approaches to hybrid printmaking wherever this appropriate
b) Produce a sketchbook containing drawings, written and visual material demonstrating ability in visual research and development of images appropriate for printmaking
c) Create a body of work that demonstrates a thematic approach to research that gives expression to personal concerns and ideas
d) Use techniques and materials in a selective and critical manner with regard to process and subject matter
e) Identify their own art practice within the context of contemporary and historic traditions of printmaking
f) Develop proficient patterns of working within the print studio with regard to issues of health and safety
Brief description
In relief printing students are introduced to a variety of materials and techniques of linocut, woodcut and wood engraving. The module also provides instruction on methods of printing in black and white and in colour using multiple blocks, monotype, chine collé and using other mixed media approaches
In screenprinting, techniques of autographic, photographic and digital imaging and colour separation are introduced in conjunction with monotype and chine colle.
Aims
The purpose of this module is to introduce to the student the possibilities and potential of printmaking as a significant means for developing and producing images in a graphic and multiple form. The module provides a sound foundation in workshop practice and technical instruction in the use of materials and processes of Relief Printing and Screenprinting. The module also encourages individual responses to drawing and the development of ideas and images appropriate for printmaking
Content
Students are encouraged to research and develop themes in their work that give expression to personal ideas and concerns. Students are expected to maintain a sketchbook for drawing, collation of relevant visual and written material and for the development of ideas. Students will be introduced to concepts of drawing for process and to create prints that demonstrate an understanding of and consideration for both the limitations and creative potential of each medium. Using original works of art from the University's Collection students are introduced to the work of past and contemporary exponents of printmaking practice and are taught how to identify qualities that are specific to each print medium.
- Introduction to the use of sketchbooks and drawing for printmaking
- Group Seminar: Brainstorming for Personal Response
- Prints from the University Collection and UWA Student Archive
- Introduction to workshop practice and Health and safety Issues
- Mid Term Review and Critique of Student Work
- Portfolio Submission, Curating Prints and Examination Guidelines
- Introduction to Relief Printing within an Historical Context
- Introduction to use of materials: Lino, Wood, Cork, Japanese Vinyl etc
- Introduction to Linocut: Block Preparation, cutting and printing in Black and White
- Introduction to Woodcut: Block Preparation, cutting and printing in Black and White
- Introduction to Wood Engraving and engraving different materials
- Approaches to colour printing: waste block, multiple block printing, jigsaw, chine collé
- Approaches to mixed media and hybrid printing
- Large format woodcut: materials and techniques
- Introduction to Screenprinting: Historical Perspective of Technical Developments during the Twentieth Century
- Introduction to Screen Preparation
- Autographic Techniques of Imaging and Colour Separation
- Photographic and Digital Techniques of Imaging and Colour Separation
- Screenprinting: Inks, Blends and Monotype Techniques
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | development and encouragement of communication skills occurs during workshop-based activity and during tutorials and group seminars |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | development of a self-critical approach to creative working and professional conduct in the production of a portfolio of prints |
| Information Technology | development of graphic IT skills through use of digital imaging programmes such as Adobe Photoshop |
| Problem solving | development of practical printmaking skills and problem solving in relief printing and screenprinting |
| Research skills | development of a programme of research and self directed work that gives expression to personal ideas and concerns |
| Subject Specific Skills | development of specific skills of intaglio printmaking and screenprinting and Plate Lithography, editioning and presentation development of studio practice, self-management and time management for completion of self-directed project work; development of awareness of related health and safety issues |
| Team work | development and encouragement of team work and student interaction occurs during workshop-based activity and during tutorials and group seminars |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5