Print Printmaking - Exploring Screen Printing & Relief Processes
C01169
This course is for students to explore printmaking processes, either as a continuation from other courses in printmaking, or to use it as a refresher in printmaking process. Some previous experience of printmaking will be needed. Not suitable for complete beginners.
Course Content
The course will cover a range of printmaking processes, including monotypes, relief printmaking, and screenprinting, exploring processes you have used before in your printmaking, and trying new ones. You will take the process from design stage to processing the plate or screen, through to printing your image. Relevant exhibitions and websites will be suggested and printmakers? work will be looked at. Additionally, occasional trips to a professional printmaking studio are organised by the tutor.
Students will be able explore a variety of printmaking methods or pursue one process throughout the course.
Due to legal Health & Safety requirements we have suspended our etching processes until we have safe alternatives in place.
In keeping with professional working practice, the last 15 minutes of each session will be used to clean up your work space.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
No qualification required, but previous experience in printmaking will be necessary, and an enthusiasm for developing and exploring new skills is essential.
Additional Information
The course fees include printing inks, printing mediums, emulsions and solvents.
Students are required to provide their own drawing and preparatory equipment.
A range of specialist printmaking papers are available to purchase from the print room.
Printing can be messy so wear appropriate clothing and bring an apron.
Bring a note book/sketchbook, drawing materials, masking tape, parcel tape, scalpel. Any specific materials required for processes will be given to you at the first class.
All learners will receive a health and safety induction in alignment with their course. Learners are advised to wear closed toe shoes and to dress appropriately.
