Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 11 x 1 Hour Lectures |
| Tutorial | 11 x 3 Hour Tutorials |
| Practical | 22 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 successful completion of this module students should be able to:
a) Produce a portfolio of prints that clearly demonstrates proficiency in both intaglio printmaking and relief printing
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
For intaglio printmaking students will be introduced to techniques of drypoint, etching, aquatint, mezzotint and whenever time permits: approaches to photoetching such as the use of transfers and photosensitive plates. Students will have the opportunity to explore potential for etching through use of copper and aluminium, etching with Ferric Chloride and Copper Sulphate.
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.
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 course provides a sound foundation in workshop practice and technical instruction in the use of materials and processes of Intaglio Printing and Relief Printing. The module also encourages individual responses to drawing and the development of ideas and images appropriate for printmaking.
Content
• 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
Intaglio Printmaking
• Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking: Historical Overview of Technical Developments 1500-2000
• Revision of the use of Hard and Soft Ground in Etching
• Etching plates using Ferric Chloride - step etching
• Papers, Paper Preparation and Printing in Black and White
• Techniques of Aquatint: Tone, Texture, Colour, Maniere Noir (Mezzotint) and Spit Biting
• Colour Printing I: Inking a la Poupee and use of Chine Colle*
• Colour Printing II: Relief Printing, Multiple Plate Printing and Jigsaw / Free form Plates
• Introduction to Photo transfer and Photo-Etching techniques
Relief Printing and Approaches to Hybrid Printmaking
• Introduction to Relief Printing within an Historical Context
• Introduction to use of materials: Lino, Wood, Cork, Japanese Vinyl
• 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
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 etching |
| 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