Course Title: Printmaking Minor Study 1
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2008
Course Code: VART5155
Course Title: Printmaking Minor Study 1
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5048 - Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts)
Course Contact : Kellyann Geurts
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472
Course Contact Email:kellyann.geurts@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Deborah Williams
Ph +61 3 9925 4125
Nominal Hours: 96
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
VART5779C – Research and experiment with techniques to produce prints
Course Description
In this course students develop the expression of ideas through the application of an extended range of printmaking processes, and at an increasingly sophisticated level.
Students will be encouraged to explore the possibilities of printmaking through a lateral approach to the subject, students will be instructed in digital (Photoshop) and traditional technologies . Students will also be introduced to the idea of the exchange portfolio print. Emphasis will be placed on the students becoming more independent in their studio practice, as well as developing critical evaluation skills through participation in a group tutorial and regular individual tutorials. A book binding workshop will be held during the semester.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBS665 Printmaking Minor Study 1 |
Learning Outcomes
1. Use an extended range of materials and techniques in the production of original prints
2. Use new and traditional technologies in the production of original prints
3. Integrate historic and contemporary influences in the development of printed images
Details of Learning Activities
Understanding of occupational health and safety aspects of Printmaking and safe studio practice, understanding of historical and contemporary contexts in which printed images have, been/are currently developed and viewed.
Understanding of presentation issues in a public arena.
Development of screen-printing techniques.
Understanding of the role of the book as a means of presenting information/conceptual concerns.
Use of an extended range of materials and techniques in the production of original prints.
Development of critical self-evaluation and articulation skills.
Integration of historical and contemporary influences and philosophical concerns in the development of printed images.
Application of new and emerging technology in the production of original prints.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Delivery | Learning outcomes |
1 | Project 1 Proverb Project 2 Detail |
ScreenPrinting Etching |
2 | Project 1 Proverb Project 2 Detail |
ScreenPrinting Etching |
3 | Project 1 Proverb Project 2 Detail |
ScreenPrinting Etching |
4 | Project 1 Proverb Project 2 Detail |
ScreenPrinting Etching |
6 | Project 1 Proverb Project 2 Detail |
ScreenPrinting Etching |
7 | Project 1 Proverb Project 2 Detail |
ScreenPrinting Etching |
8 | Project 1 Proverb Project 3 Open |
ScreenPrinting Mixed Media |
9 | Project 1 Proverb Project 3 Open |
ScreenPrinting Mixed Media |
10 | Project 1 Proverb Project 3 Open |
ScreenPrinting Mixed Media |
11 | Project 1 Proverb Project 3 Open |
ScreenPrinting Mixed Media |
12 | Project 1 Proverb Project 3 Open |
ScreenPrinting Mixed Media |
13 | Project 1 Proverb Project 3 Open |
ScreenPrinting Mixed Media |
14 | Project 1 Proverb Project 3 Open |
ScreenPrinting Mixed Media |
15 | Project 1 Proverb Project 3 Open |
ScreenPrinting Mixed Media |
16 | Project 1 Proverb Project 3 Open |
ScreenPrinting Mixed Media |
17 | Folio Preparation | Open Studio |
18 | Folio Assessment | Folio Assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Grishin, S. Contemporary Australian Printmaking, Craftsman House, Roseville 1994 |
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Imprint (quarterly printmaking journal), Print Council of Australia, Melbourne Victoria |
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Printmaking today: a quarterly journal of contemporary international graphic art, Farrand Press London |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Folio presentation marked by a panel, with written response.
Assessment Tasks
3 resolved projects, demonstrating sustained investigation.
Participation in book binding workshop
Participation in screen-printing workshop
Assessment Matrix
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