Etching and Intaglio Printmaking

Course aim

To provide students with practical skills in a range of intaglio printmaking techniques including etching and to develop visual research skills which will enable students to produce technically and conceptually resolved prints.

Course content

Students will develop knowledge of printmaking terms and concepts, aspects of relevant printmaking history and theory, analysis of set project material, visual research skills to allow for development of project work, and understand safe work practices appropriate for a collaborative studio environment. Course content will include instruction in a range of intaglio techniques including etching metal plates, aquatint, drypoint and collagraphs. Ink preparation, plate wiping, printing in black and white and in colour, editioning and creation of unique prints will also be covered.

Textbook(s)

This course requires additional materials to be purchased by students at their own cost, information regarding the required materials can be found in your course outline

Prerequisite(s)

Students must complete the nominated online WHS module prior to commencing the course.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Studio	4 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Studio	5 hours x 10 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Creative work, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2A)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.