Printmaking - Intermediate
A00151
Ready to take your printmaking skills to the next level? This course is designed for those with some experience who want to explore a wider range of techniques. You'll dive into screen printing, intaglio, and lino cuts, creating dynamic and original prints. Discover unique textures, styles, and effects, and unlock your creative potential. This course is perfect for artists looking to expand their printmaking knowledge and create one-of-a-kind artwork.
Course Content
This course covers:
Self-Designed Project: Design and complete a term-long project, resulting in finished prints, based on your ongoing print practice and in conjunction with regular tutorials.
Studio Safety: Learn safe and productive working in a print studio, covering health and safety and using printmaking machinery.
Print Generation: Learn how to generate prints from a range of starting points including drawing and photography.
Learning Methods: Learn through tutor demonstrations, individual and group tuition, practical hands on experience and exchanging ideas and experience.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
You should have a working knowledge and experience of at least one form of printmaking.
We will cover other forms of printmaking throughout the course.
First Class Requirements
Pen, pencil, ruler, craft knife or scalpel and any sketchbooks you want to work from, photographs or ideas about images you like. Wear appropriate clothing as printmaking can be messy. Closed toe shoes must be worn.
All printing inks are provided. However, additional materials such as paper and printing plates, lino etc will also be needed for successful completion of the course. You can purchase these materials from our College Shop or bring your own. We estimate that these will cost up to £100, when purchased from us.
Attendance Requirements
To successfully complete this course, you must commit to aim for 100% attendance and punctuality.
Assessment Methods
Your progress will be assessed using Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) and regular discussions with your tutor. This includes tracking your own practice through written notes and your tutor's written responses, gauging your progression and personal development throughout the course.
Further Study Options
Printmaking - Exploring Screen Printing & Relief Processes
Printmaking Ideas into Screen Printmaking
Printmaking - Monoprint
Additional Information
Paper is available to buy in class.

