Centre of Excellence – Printmaking Diploma Course
Course Syllabus
What will I learn on the course?
Module 1: Introduction to Printmaking
- Introduction
- Part 1: A Brief History of Printmaking
- Part 2: What is a Print? Basic Mark Making
- Part 3: Letterpress Printing and Tessellation
- Module 1 Assessment
Module 2: Tools, Supplies, Repurposing Equipment in Printmaking
- Part 1: Setting Up a Basic Printmaking Studio
- Part 2: Tools for Carving
- Part 3: Foraging and Scavenging
- Part 4: Creating a Portfolio
- Module 2 Assessment
Module 3: Introduction to Monoprinting
- Part 1: What is Monoprinting?
- Part 2: Dendritic Monoprinting, Ghost Prints and Traced Monotypes
- Part 3: Mask Making
- Module 3 Assessment
Module 4: Rubber Stamping—Carving Your Own Stamp
- Part 1: Rubber Stamping
- Part 2: Tools of the Trade
- Part 3: Layering Techniques
- Module 4 Assessment
Module 5: Introduction to Linocuts and More Complex Prints
- Part 1: Introduction to Linocuts
- Part 2: Designing a Pattern
- Part 3: Multi-Coloured Linocuts
- Part 4: Repurposing Equipment
- Module 5 Assessment
Module 6: Introduction to Block Printing
- Part 1: Influences from India
- Part 2: Tools and Supplies
- Part 3: Designing Patterns with Fabric as a Printing Surface
- Module 6 Assessment
Module 7: Eco-Printing I—Using Botanicals
- Part 1: Botanical Printmaking
- Part 2: Using Steam
- Part 3: Making a Botanical Bundle and Rust-Dyed Fabric
- Module 7 Assessment
Module 8: Eco-Printing II—Printing on Eggshells
- Part 1: Natural Pigments
- Part 2: Egg Surfaces for Decoration: A Brief History
- Part 3: Egg Dyeing and Printing
- Module 8 Assessment
Module 9: Introduction to Printmaking on Ceramic Bisque
- Part 1: Printing on Ceramics
- Part 2: Printing on Earthenware and Air-Dry Clay
- Part 3: Design Elements for Making Patterns
- Part 4: Printing onto a 3D Shape
- Module 9 Assessment
Module 10: Introduction to Serigraphy
- Part 1: Serigraphy
- Part 2: Hand-Building a Silkscreen
- Part 3: Layering Techniques Using Different Printmaking Processes
- Module 10 Assessment
Module 11: Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking
- Part 1: Intaglio
- Part 2: Collagraphy
- Part 3: Repurposing Polystyrene and Foam
- Module 11 Assessment
Module 12: Using Printmaking for Business
- Part 1: Adding Value to Your Prints
- Part 2: Tax and Insurance
- Part 3: Exhibition Spaces
- Conclusion
- Module 12 Assessment
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