Course Title: Printmaking Process and Concept 1B

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Printmaking Process and Concept 1B

Credit Points: 12

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
VART1901	City Campus	Undergraduate	340H Art	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011

Course Coordinator: Richard Harding

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1035

Course Coordinator Email:richard.harding@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Bld 49 Level B

Course Coordinator Availability: Via Appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

This course is for Fine Art Students from BP201 only.
Students would preferably have successfully completed Printmaking Process & Concept 1a VART1898 or Printmaking The Multiple 1a VART1899.

Course Description

This course introduces students to the notion of lithography itself as foundation for conceptual investigations in art, and in particular the rich possibilities offered by this medium, and how it may be extended through drawing and other print methodologies. Via practical demonstrations you will be introduced to the inherent properties in lithography, drawing and related print processes that encourage an innovative and responsive approach to art practice. The course is also designed to motivate and involve students in analytical thinking about visual perceptions, and to engage in objective evaluation and study. A set of related projects will address the notion of process driven art making, materials and methods of production, the role of presentation, and health and safety issues within the print studio.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Students will develop a level of technical competence in lithography and associated drawing and  print techniques, as well as develop an understanding of the unique aesthetic and conceptual possibilities offered by process driven art making, particularly those inherent in print media. Studio sessions will enable students to investigate conceptual and aesthetic problems to increase an awareness of and give expression to projects, and to develop safe handling techniques. Students will also be encouraged to develop working and thinking methodologies that assist in extending conceptual parameters and establishing research skills, as well as establish an understanding of printmaking’s role within contemporary art practice.

A folio of original prints and/or print based works that demonstrate technical proficiency and conceptual rigour
Visual research skills
Critical evaluation and articulation skills

Overview of Learning Activities

Learning will essentially be studio based via practical class demonstrations and individual consultation with the lecturers. The set projects presented by the lecturers will link drawing and printmaking processes to a responsive approach to art making, and encourage an investigation of the aesthetic and conceptual possibilities offered by process itself. Students will also conduct individual visual and technical research and be introduced to written and verbal means of articulating visual projects.

Overview of Learning Resources

Students will have access to professional standard printmaking facilities, a selected range of supplies and equipment, and full time technical staff. RMIT is in close proximity to a broad range of Melbourne galleries and cultural venues, and professional printmaking workshops and suppliers are also readily accessible. All students have access to RMIT Library online and hardcopy resources, with the State Library being on RMIT’s doorstep.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is via folio submission, and is conducted by a panel of first year lecturers and moderated by the studio coordinator. Details will be available through your course lecturer prior to the time of assessment.
The final folio of work should demonstrate technical competence and critical engagement. Back up work should demonstrate both technical and conceptual experimentation, as well as engagement with contemporary art practice.