First Year Unit FSR110 Printmaking 1
Students learn the basic techniques of printmaking as a means of personal expression. The media explored are Relief Printing, Screenprinting, Intaglio Printing and Lithography. The unit is divided into three sections over the two semesters of study. Initially there is a period of settling in to the Print room environment and a 'coming to terms' with the graphic image. As a starting point, issues dealing with 'the portrait' are addressed both visually and theoretically. Students are then expected to select/develop a theme which will provide the basis for their study of the various techniques. Progress in visual investigations and the realisation of a theme are major factors in the assessment of the students' performance. Technical achievement is judged against these and not as an end in itself. The work is monitored on a one-to-one basis and by frequent group critiques. It is important for students to establish a journal that will record their investigations throughout the year and provide a reference for staff in the review/assessment process. Ideas, essays, source material and technical information should be included in the document. Studio theory addresses specific concerns related to the media investigated.
N.B. enrolment restrictions may apply
Staff Mr MA Milojevic, Mr RE Arnold and part-time staff *Hbt, int *25% *full year -4 hrs weekly (26 wks) *assess folio of completed work; a journal (including studio theory paper); working proofs.
*req Saff D and Sacilotto D, Printmaking History and Process, Holt Rinehart and Winston, New York, 1978. *rdg Other sources of information include The Print Council of Australia's journal Imprint, and the Print Collectors Newsletter.
Handbook information on Printmaking FSR110
Second Year Units FSR210 Printmaking 2
In semester 1, students choose their visual approach and media for a given broad topic which they develop in their own way. They are expected to bring together a cohesive body of work in the form of a box, book, or folio. In the study of studio theory, staff present a visual and theoretical survey of 19th and 20th century printmaking. In semester 2, students develop a theme of their own choosing, using the media in which they have started to develop expertise. In studio theory, students present seminars addressing issues relating to their own theme. Throughout the year workshops are conducted dealing in photographic processes, book binding and other applications.
Staff Mr MA Milojevic and Mr RE Arnold *Hbt, int *50% ofull year -12 hrs weekly (26 wks) *prereq FSR110 *assess folio of completed work; a journal (including studio theory paper); working proofs.
*req Saff D and Sacilotto D, Printmaking History and Process, Holt Rinehart and Winston, New York, 1978.
Handbook information on Printmaking FSR210
FSR250 Printmaking 2A
Has the same broad objectives as FSR210, but the projects and assessment recognise that less time is available.
Staff Mr MA Milojevic, Mr RE Arnold *Hbt, int *25% *full year -6 hrs weekly (26 wks) *prereq FSR110 *assess folio of completed work; a journal (including studio theory paper); working proofs.
*req Saff D and Sacilotto D, Printmaking History and Process, Holt Rinehart and Winston, New York, 1978.
Handbook information on Printmaking FSR250
Third Year Units FSR310 Printmaking 3
Students develop a program in outline proposing the direction they intend to take through the year, and then proceed to work with one or more media as appropriate. Studio theory: in semester 1 -through a series of individual and group discussions, students develop a proposed individual program of work; and in semester 2 -attend seminars on a number of professional concerns of the practising printmaker.
*Staff Mr MA Milojevic and Mr RE Arnold *Hbt, int *50% ofull year -12 hrs weekly (26 wks) *prereq FSR210, or FSR250 (DN). *assess folio of completed work; a journal (including studio theory paper); working proofs.
*req Saff D and Sacilotto D, Printmaking History and Process, Holt Rinehart and Winston, New York, 1978.
Handbook information on Printmaking FSR310
FSR350 Printmaking 3A
Has the same broad objectives as FSR310, but the time available for studio work is substantially less, and assessment expectations take this into account. Students are encouraged to develop thematic and technical relevance to their major area of study.
Staff Mr MA Milojevic and Mr RE Arnold *Hbt, int *25% *full year -6 hrs weekly (26 wks) *prereq FSR250 or FSR210 *assess folio of completed work; a journal (including studio theory paper); working proofs.
*req Saff D and Sacilotto D, Printmaking History and Process, Holt Rinehart and Winston, New York, 1978.
Handbook information on Printmaking FSR350