1. Home
  2. Printmaking [VIS2505]

Faculty of Regional Professional Studies (Bunbury)

School: Regional Professional Studies

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Printmaking

  • Unit Code

    VIS2505

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This introductory Printmaking unit focuses on the development of hand-drawn print processes and their relationship to the traditions of drawing and printmaking. This will include practical projects and workshops in etching, collagraph, monoprinting, drypoint, and relief processes, supplemented by an overview of the historical underpinning of the autographic language.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded VIS2525

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Create a series of prints using a range of autographic print processes and techniques.
  2. Demonstrate professional and safe working practices within the printmaking studio.
  3. Describe the technical, aesthetic and historical contexts of their work.
  4. Produce artworks that demonstrate a creative approach to the application of traditional autographic processes.

Unit Content

  1. Drawing and collage processes for printmaking.
  2. Plate / block making and printing techniques.
  3. The historical and contemporary context of the autographic image.
  4. Tone and colour printing.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, demonstrations, workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
JournalVisual diary20%
PortfolioCollection of prints using a variety of methods50%
Creative WorkDeveloped printmaking projects30%

Text References

  • Wye, D. (1991). Antoni Tapies in print. New York: MOMA.
  • Waldman, D. (1992). Collage, assemblage and the found object. UK: Phaidon.
  • Romano, C., & Ross, J. (1980). The complete collagraph. USA: Macmillan.
  • Smith, A. ( 2004). Etching: A guide to traditional techniques. Ramsbury: Crowood Press.
  • Elliott. P. (Ed.). (1995). Contemporary British art in print. London: Trustees of the National Galleries of Scotland in association with The Paragon Press.
  • Fine, R.E. (1993). Helen Frankenthaler prints. Washington: National Gallery of Art.
  • Brooks, C. (2007). Magical secrets about line etching and engraving. Hong Kong: Crown Point Press.
  • Axom, R.H. (1983). The prints of Frank Stella. New York: Hudson Hills Press.
  • Bannister, M. (1974). Etching and other intaglio techniques. New Jersey: Littlefield, Adams & Co.
  • Burton, J. et al. (2005). Vitamin d: New perspectives in drawing. London: Phaidon.

Journal References

  • Techniques in Australian Printmaking. Imprint No. 4.
  • Wood, L. (1984). Photography as a Tool - Changing Attitudes and Expanding Techniques in Australian Printmaking. Imprint No. 4.
  • The Printmakers Council of Australia publish a quarterly journal entitled 'Imprint' which offers news on contemporary Australian and International printmaking and exhibition opportunities. The PCA can be contacted through: printcouncil@netspace.net.au
  • French, A. (1973). Contemporary Australian Printmakers 1. Imprint No. 3.

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

VIS2505|1|1

Faculty of Regional Professional Studies (Bunbury)

School: Regional Professional Studies

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Printmaking

  • Unit Code

    VIS2505

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This introductory Printmaking unit focuses on the development of hand-drawn print processes and their relationship to the traditions of drawing and printmaking. This will include practical projects and workshops in etching, collagraph, monoprinting, drypoint, and relief processes, supplemented by an overview of the historical underpinning of the autographic language.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded VIS2525

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Create a series of prints using a range of autographic print processes and techniques.
  2. Demonstrate professional and safe working practices within the printmaking studio.
  3. Describe the technical, aesthetic and historical contexts of their work.
  4. Produce artworks that demonstrate a creative approach to the application of traditional autographic processes.

Unit Content

  1. Drawing and collage processes for printmaking.
  2. Plate / block making and printing techniques.
  3. The historical and contemporary context of the autographic image.
  4. Tone and colour printing.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, demonstrations, workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
JournalVisual diary20%
PortfolioCollection of prints using a variety of methods50%
Creative WorkDeveloped printmaking projects30%

Text References

  • Wye, D. (1991). Antoni Tapies in print. New York: MOMA.
  • Waldman, D. (1992). Collage, assemblage and the found object. UK: Phaidon.
  • Romano, C., & Ross, J. (1980). The complete collagraph. USA: Macmillan.
  • Smith, A. ( 2004). Etching: A guide to traditional techniques. Ramsbury: Crowood Press.
  • Elliott. P. (Ed.). (1995). Contemporary British art in print. London: Trustees of the National Galleries of Scotland in association with The Paragon Press.
  • Fine, R.E. (1993). Helen Frankenthaler prints. Washington: National Gallery of Art.
  • Brooks, C. (2007). Magical secrets about line etching and engraving. Hong Kong: Crown Point Press.
  • Axom, R.H. (1983). The prints of Frank Stella. New York: Hudson Hills Press.
  • Bannister, M. (1974). Etching and other intaglio techniques. New Jersey: Littlefield, Adams & Co.
  • Burton, J. et al. (2005). Vitamin d: New perspectives in drawing. London: Phaidon.

Journal References

  • Techniques in Australian Printmaking. Imprint No. 4.
  • Wood, L. (1984). Photography as a Tool - Changing Attitudes and Expanding Techniques in Australian Printmaking. Imprint No. 4.
  • The Printmakers Council of Australia publish a quarterly journal entitled 'Imprint' which offers news on contemporary Australian and International printmaking and exhibition opportunities. The PCA can be contacted through: printcouncil@netspace.net.au
  • French, A. (1973). Contemporary Australian Printmakers 1. Imprint No. 3.

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

VIS2505|1|2