Course Title: Develop and refine artistic practice to produce a concept for thematically connected prints

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2010

Course Code: VART5996

Course Title: Develop and refine artistic practice to produce a concept for thematically connected prints

School: 340T Art

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5234 - Diploma of Visual Art

Course Contact : Jennifer Cabraja

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472

Course Contact Email:TAFEArt@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Deborah Williams
deborah.williams@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 100

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to develop artistic practice to produce a concept for thematically connected prints through the exploration and application of a range of advanced techniques and media.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VPAU030 Develop and refine artistic practice to produce a concept for thematically connected prints

Element:

1. Experiment with printmaking techniques and media to inform work.
2. Develop and refine conceptual vision thematically connected prints.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to printmaking based on capabilities of techniques already used.
1.2 Explore and experiment with a broad range of advanced techniques for the achievement of different effects and to inform practice.
1.3 Explore and experiment with a broad range of tools, equipment and materials for the achievement of different effects.
1,4 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements.

2.1 Determine the conceptual vision for the proposed series of prints based on knowledge and understanding of different printmaking techniques.
2.2 Consider and establish criteria for selecting techniques, tools, equipment, materials required for the production of a series of prints based on experimentation results.
2.3 Select approach to work which meets established criteria
2.4 Refine conceptual vision based on ongoing experimentation and analysis of printmaking techniques.


Learning Outcomes


The following learning outcomes will be undertaken through this course:

  • Explore the possibilities of printmaking through experimentation with printmaking techniques and media to inform work.
  • Extend your understanding of the unique possibilities with printmaking - the multiple and the unique state print.
  • Gain an understanding of the screen printing process.
  • Health and Safety will be addressed.
  • You will determine and organise resource requirements for new work.
  • Develop research and refine  a conceptual vision for prints.
  • Develop critical evaluation and articulation skills.
  • Develop and refine conceptual vision thematically connected prints.


Details of Learning Activities

Students will be introduced to a range of printmaking techniques through workshops -
Multi plate colour etching
chine colle
hard  & soft ground
aquatint
engraving
monoprinting
stencils
masking
collograph & wood
linocut


Teaching Schedule

This Studio subject will be offered for 3 hours every two weeks (1.5 hours / week) beginning week 2

Week 2    Project 2 Object as Reference
Project outline, OH&S, check sheets
General unit outline
Class access re Thurs pm/evening
Required materials for project 2
Discuss copper options (bulk HE)
Students will be refreshed on the following skills - Hard and soft ground
use and safe practice of the etching bath, Plate Preparation/edges, & paper  size to accommodate multi plate printing

Week 4   Project 2 Object as Reference
Students will be introduced to the staff and facilities in the Higher Education Printmaking studio.
Chine colle will be covered in this class.


Week 6  Project 2 Object as Reference
Students will be introduced to the possibilities of engraving.

Week 8 Project 2 Object as Reference
Tutorials

Week 10 Project 2 Object as Reference
Tutorials

Week 12 Project 2 Object as Reference
ongoing

Week 14 Project 2 Object as Reference
ongoing

Week 16 Project 2 Object as Reference
Folio preparation.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

www.australianprints.gov.au

www.crownpoint.com

Printmaking Today Quarterly journal, Farrand Press, London

Imprint Magazine, Print Council of Australia

Grishin, S. Contemporary Australian Printmaking: An Interpretative History (Craftsman House, Sydney, 1994)

Grishin, S. Australian Printmaking in the 1990s: Artist printmakers 1990- 1995 (Craftsman House, Sydney, 1997)

Staff, D & Sacilotto, D Printmaking; History & Process. Holt Rhinehart & Winston, NY, 1975

Cabinet Magazine held at the RMIT Library, Swanston Street.

Petardi, A. Printmaking, London, 1959.
Petardi, A. Printmaking, London, 1959.

Simmons, Rosemary., Dictionary of printmaking terms, London : A. & C. Black, 2002.


Overview of Assessment

Production of prints which demonstrates a highly developed command of the selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision.
In depth knowledge of techniques, materials and tools and the ways they may be adapted and extended in printmaking.

Assessment evidence will be via

  • Visual Diary
  • Observation of performance
  • Tutorial
  • and Folio (see below).

Folio requirements

  • Completion of two resolved outcomes that will utilise some of the printmaking techniques demonstrated in classes. Your work will show an involvement to extend the technical processes used to make conceptually resolved prints
  • There will be outcomes which show experimentation with monochromatic and multi-colour prints.

PRINT 1, 2, & 3

  • There will be traditional and unique state outcomes.
  • Edition a minimum of 3 prints for traditional outcome
  • Unique states prints should be considered and resolved outcomes which may include installations, artists books and printed works which use different substrates. There will be 3 resolved outcomes.

PRINT 1 & 2

  • There will be traditional and unique state outcomes
  • Edition a minimum of 3 prints for traditional outcome
  • Unique states prints should be considered and resolved outcomes which may include installations, artists books and printed works which use different substrates. There will be 2 resolved unique state print outcomes
  • Students should note that preparatory work and experimental printing will be a major component of assessment.

We will be looking for engagement in the following:

  • Evidence of research
  • Evidence of experimentation and manipulation of processes
  • Conceptual response to projects
  • Technical proficiency
  • Resolution of finished art work
  • Presentation.


Assessment Tasks

Students will demonstrate a command of advanced techniques and which are consistent with the conceptual vision.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of materials and tools and how they are used and extended in printing.
Students will submit a folio of prints as outlined in the Project.
Students will participate in studio practice and tutorials.
Students will utilize a workbook Visual Diary and submit backup work.


Assessment Matrix

Other Information


Printmaking supplies are available from the following:

• Melbourne Etching Supplies: St David’s Street Fitzroy 3065

• Neil Wallace: Greaves Street Fitzroy 3065

• Magnani Papers: Smith Street Collingwood 3066

Please note: Students are required to supply their own personal protective equipment, i.e. apron, solvent resistant gloves, 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.

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