Course Title: Produce prints
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: VART6247C
Course Title: Produce prints
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4311 - Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Course Contact : Jennifer Cabraja
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8096
Course Contact Email:visualarts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to use techniques, materials and equipment for the production of prints. As such the unit covers general knowledge and the application of basic techniques. It is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific art form.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPRI301A Produce prints |
Element: |
1. Plan printmaking |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explore printmaking ideas and techniques in consultation |
Element: |
2. Prepare, maintain and |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select and organise printmaking tools, equipment and |
Element: |
3. Create finished prints |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Safely use and adapt printmaking techniques to create |
Learning Outcomes
This course will provide you with a focus on the acquisition of essential industry skills.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
•Prepare and maintain physical resources for the production of prints
•Use and test print making techniques
•Produce prints.
You will also have an understanding of:
•Occupational health and safety procedures
•Physical properties and capabilities of the most commonly used materials, tools and equipment
•Techniques, materials and tools and the way they can be adapted and extended in print making work
•Approaches to print making and the work of key practitioners
•Elements and principles of design (introductory level)
•Historical and theoretical contexts (introductory level)
•Copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course, you learn through:
1. In-class activities:
•lectures
•teacher directed studio activities/projects/excursions
•studio exercises to review discussions
•peer teaching and class presentations
•group discussion
•studio work
2. Out-of-class activities include:
•practical exercises
•reading articles and excerpts
•preparing for discussion
•project work
•independent research
You are expected to manage your learning and undertake an appropriate amount of out-of-class independent study and research and industry guests speak about professional practice.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class | Class Content | Task / Assessment due dates | Elements |
Week 1 | Outlne course and requirements | |||
Week 2 | Introduction to course and outline requirements Introduction to Project 1 Positive / Negative |
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Week 3 | Project 1 Positive / Negative | Concept development Assessment end of semester |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 | |
Week 4 | Project 1 Positive / Negative | Preparation of matrix / refine concept Assessment end of semester |
1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2 | |
Week 5 | Project 1 Positive / Negative | Proofing / refine concept Assessment end of semester |
2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | |
Week 6 | Project 1 Positive / Negative | Editioning
Assessment end of semester |
3.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 | |
Week 7 | Project 1 Positive / Negative | Editioning
Assessment end of semester |
3.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 | |
Week 8 | Project 2 Fragment (monoprint and stencil) |
Introduction to project Source concept Assessment end of semester |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 | |
Week 9 | Project 2 Fragment | Preparation of stencils Develop concept Assessment end of semester |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, | |
Week 10 | Project 2 Fragment | Printing & colour experiments Develop concept Explore use of colour Assessment end of semester |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.3 | |
Week 11 | Project 2 Fragment | Printing & colour experiments Refine concept Explore use of colour Assessment end of semester |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.3 | |
Week 12 | Project 2 Fragment | Printing & colour experiments Refine concept Explore use of colour Assessment end of semester |
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.3 | |
Week 13 | Project 2 Fragment | Final printing Refine concept Assessment end of semester |
3.1, 3.4, 2.1 | |
Week 14 | Project 3 Self Portrait | Introduction to Project Source concept Preparation of registration Assessment end of semester |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, | |
Week 15 | Project 3 Self Portrait | Develop concept Assessment end of semester |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 | |
Week 16 | Project 3 Self Portrait |
Develop concept
|
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 | |
Week 17 | Project 3 Self Portrait Assessment | Refine concept Assessment end of semester |
1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 | |
Week 18 | Project 3 Self Portrait | Refine concept Assessment end of semester |
1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 | |
Week 19 | Project 3 Self Portrait | Edition final prnting Assessment end of semester |
3.1, 3.2, 2.1 | |
Week 20 | Project 3 Self Portrait | Edition final prnting Assessment end of semester |
3.1, 3.2, 2.1 | |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
You will be required to purchase materials that are relevant to your projects as they develop.
Materials required will include:
A set of linoleum tools |
References
Other Resources
You will be encouraged to attend exhibitions and visit galleries outside of your learning environment. RMIT school of Art has two galleries and an ongoing exhibition program.
Art Almanac provides a comprehensive listing of galleries and exhibitions throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria however you should become familiar with the following print specific bodies:
• Print Room: NGV International, 180 St. Kilda Road
• Print Council of Australia: Office G21
Fitzroy Town Hall,
201 Napier Street
Fitzroy, Ph: 9416 0150
• Australian Print Workshop: 210 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. Ph. 9419 5466
• Firestation Print Studio: 2 Willis Street, Armadale. Ph. 9509 1782
• Peter Lancaster Press: 14 Eames Street, Brooklyn: Ph. 9314 3036
• Port Jackson Press Print Room: 59-61 Smith Street, Fitzroy. Ph. 9419 8988
All students have access to RMIT Library online and hardcopy resources, with the State Library being on RMIT’s doorstep.
Printmaking supplies are available from the following:
• Melbourne Etching Supplies: 33A St David’s Street Fitzroy. Ph 9:419 5666
• Neil Wallace: 44 – 46 Greaves Street Fitzroy. Ph: 9419 5949
• Magnani Papers: 40 Buckley Street, Footscray. Ph: 9689 5660
Please note: You are required to supply your own personal protective equipment, i.e. apron, solvent resistant gloves (Nitrile), safety glasses & sturdy covered shoes.
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.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is on going throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through completion of a body of work that demonstrates concept development, understanding of materials and adhering to the guidelines of working in a studio.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
1. Project 1 – Positive / negative (linocut)
Outcome:
•A minimum of 3 preparatory drawings
•Completion of one resolved image editioned to a minimum of 3 prints
•Working proofs of your image showing states prior to resolution.
•Journal with conceptual, visual & technical research.
•OH & S Workbook
Due date: End of Semester 2
2. Project 2 - Fragment (monoprints and stencils)
Outcome:
•A folder containing a minimum of 10 image ‘fragments’ for stencils (5 x hand-drawn fragments, 5 x fragments cut from photographs, photocopies and/or scans)
•A series of 5 unique state prints – they can be related in theme or be very different
•A minimum of 5 print tests and experiments (including ‘failed’ works) in addition to the series above, exploring different colour combinations and compositions.
•Journal with conceptual, visual & technical research.
•OH & S Workbook
Due date: End of Semester 2
3. Project 3 – Self portrait (intaglio)
Outcome:
•A minimum of 3 preparatory drawings
•Completion of one resolved image editioned to a minimum of 3 prints
•Journal with conceptual, visual & technical research.
•OH & S Workbook
Due date: End of Semester 2
Assessment Matrix
Assessment task | Content / requirements | Due date |
Folio of prints related to the class projects |
Resolved edition of Project 1 at a minimum of 3 prints. A series of 5 unique state prints for Project 2 An edition of resolved intaglio prints at a minimum of 3 for Project 3. |
End of semester |
Visual diary | All required drawings and conceptual, visual and technical research as stated in Project outlines. | End of semester |
Completion of OH&S workbook | End of semester |
Other Information
Feedback:
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1
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