Printmaking 6 - Print Directed Practice

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1. On completion of this module, students should be able to. a) Produce a portfolio of prints that clearly demonstrates experimentation and proficiency in processes of printmaking as appropriate to personal research b) Produce a body of research that includes sketchbook, drawings, written and visual material that clearly demonstrates a line of enquiry that gives expression to personal concerns and ideas c) Produce a suite of no more than six related prints that demonstrate specific research into a particular print technique, concept or line of enquiry d) Sustain working and resolution of editioned prints e) Identify and develop techniques and processes of printmaking that are appropriate to their work f) Identify clearly, artists, practice, processes and issues that are of relevance and pertinence to their own work g) Maximize full use of the studio facilities and time for working towards resolution of prints

This module which runs concurrently with AR31930 Printmaking 5 aims to promote self-directed study and emphasises the need for sustained and focussed workshop-based activity. Tutorial support is given on a one-to-one basis and a number of demonstrations in advanced printmaking techniques are offered ? as required. A professional approach to printmaking is expected and considerable commitment outside of timetabled sessions is required if a full programme of research is to be engaged upon. For the module students are expected to research and develop a strong conceptual or thematic basis for their work using subject matter that is meaningful and important to them. Development of subject matter may derive from work carried out at Level 2 or may initiate from newly formed ideas and aspirations. Definition of appropriate subject matter is determined by discussion between the student and tutor and a programme of research and development is then suggested and agreed. For Single honours Students, this programme of research is closely allied to work that is completed for AR30620 Research and Process in Practice and it is important to realise that one module will inform the other.Students are expected to produce a portfolio of prints and associated sketchbook of drawings, written and visual material, demonstrating both thematic and technical research and experimentation in technique, format and media. Completed prints should be executed with high regard to presentation and printmaking convention and wherever appropriate ? work should be fully editioned and presented in a professional manner. For Module AR32040 students are also expected to produce an additional suite of no more than four related prints that result from specific research into a particular print technique, concept or line of enquiry.

This module promotes self-directed study and focuses upon the conceptual and practical aspects of art practice, the ideas and subject matter, processes, systems, frameworks and precedents governing the processes of making art. Specifically in this module, students concentrate upon developing an experimental approach to the production of printmaking, researching, testing out ideas, formats and methods and refining their practice in preparation for work on the final exhibition.

Research and Print Directed Practice
*Group Seminar: Researching Lines of Enquiry in Theme and Technique Importance of sketchbooks, research into appropriate modes of working
*Prints from the University Collection and UWA Student Archive
*Examples of print portfolios, suites and series
*Mid Term Review and Critique of Student Work
*Portfolio Submission and Examination Guidelines
Studio Demonstrations (as required)

The emphasis of the module is upon experimentation in a variety of printmaking media and techniques - many of which will have been experienced during Modules studied at Level 2 that will enable students to develop a personalised mode of working. Opportunity to learn new or more advanced skills can be arranged as required and from the following:

*Adobe Photoshop: Digital Printmaking
*Adobe Photoshop: Digital applications in traditional printmaking
*Photo-Etching Techniques
*Colour Viscosity Etching
*Mezzotint
*Wood Engraving
*Reduction Technique in Lithography
*Aluminium Plate Lithography
*Positive and Negative Photo Plate Lithography
*Waterless Lithography

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