| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 x 1 hour lectures |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 3 x 1 hour group seminars 6 x 0.5 hours of tutorials |
| Practical | 11 x 8 hours of studio based practicals |
| Other | 12 x 1 hour studio-based demonstrations |
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Portfolio of Prints | 75% |
| Semester Assessment | Sketchbook of research material | 25% |
On completion of this module, students should be able to.
a) Produce a portfolio of prints that clearly demonstrates proficiency in both intaglio printing and screenprinting
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
Modules AR22320 Printmaking 1 and AR22430 Printmaking 2 run concurrently and introduce a broad range of intaglio techniques including the use of drypoint, engraving, hard and soft ground, aquatint, mezzotint and photo-etching. The modules also provide instruction on methods of printing in black and white and in colour using multiple plates, monotype, chine colle and using other mixed media approaches.In screenprinting techniques of autographic, photographic and digital imaging and colour separation are introduced together with methods of printing with monotype and chine colle.
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 Printmaking and Screenprinting. The module also encourages individual responses to drawing and the development of ideas and images appropriate for printmaking
| 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 intaglio 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, 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 |
This module is at CQFW Level 5