Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student
- knows the basics of multi-plate color printing in rotogravure
- understand the nature of a series of prints and a single draft
- is able to print a uniform set of drafts and version the set in color
- know how to print gravure and draft markings
- understand the possibilities of monotype in making unique prints
- is able to work on methods independently and safely
- knows the equipment used in the techniques and is able to maintain them
- knows the history of methods and is able to reflect history in relation to one's own expression

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is to deepen the student's knowledge of printmaking. The studies will complement the basic course taken in the first year and will provide practice in new printmaking techniques. The aim of the exercises is for the student to understand the difference between a series of prints and a unique print.

The goal of the course is for the student to learn the basics of colour printing with multiple plates and to understand the possibilities of monotype technique in fine art printmaking. Learning will take place through guided exercises, lectures and group discussions.

Timing and attendance

The participant must be familiar with the subjects studied in the basic course in printmaking.

The course is 5 credits. 1 credit means 27 hours of work.The workshop is run for about 8 hours a day, from Tuesday to Friday for 4 weeks.

Alternative completion methods

The course cannot be taken remotely.

Exam retakes

If a student does not achieve a pass in a course, he or she must take it again the following year.

Learning environment

Lab, Lappeenranta, Printmaking studio

Student time use and work load

The course is 5 credits. 1 credit means 27 hours of work.The workshop is run for about 8 hours a day, from Tuesday to Friday for 4 weeks

Contents

The course includes practice in colour printing with several plates and an introduction to monotype as a new technique. By using different printing methods and printing on several plates, you will explore the possibilities of serial and unique art graphics. In addition, the course includes exercises in using the different possibilities of printing inks, layering an image with different colours and aligning printing plates.

Seriality: colour intaglio printmaking with at least two plates and a press run. The plates will be printed in a series and serial versions of the plates will also be experimented with.

Unique print: practice monotype in oil-soluble colours using a variety of image-making techniques and media. Experimenting with different plate materials and printing papers.

The course will also include image lectures and a final discussion of joint works.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The basic studies in printmaking (KKU1106-3001) must be completed. This course is designed to supplement the knowledge of the methods acquired in the first year and to continue practising other techniques of printmaking.

Assessment criteria

Completion of the course requires attendance (80%), participation in class, participation in the final discussion, successful completion of assignments and active participation in discussion.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failure to complete:
- repeated absences from lessons and teaching situations
- significant failure to meet the learning objectives
- incomplete completion of assignments
- poor knowledge of the methods to be practised and the materials involved
- disregard for workshop instructions and safety at work
- non-attendance at final discussions and lectures

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Can work according to instructions
- Can generate ideas for a work of art and execute the work(s) using printmaking techniques
- Can identify the specific features of the technique/techniques and understand the working processes involved in them in a guided manner.
- Can carry out serial and unique graphic art work under supervision
- Can participate in guided learning discussions
- Can search for professional information in their field

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Can apply a wide range of options to their artistic practise
- Can independently and in a guided manner realise serial and unique graphic art work based on their ideas and develop their work on the basis of the feedback received
- Can independently identify and compare the specific features of the printmaking technique(s) used and understand the working processes involved.
- Can evaluate and justify their skills and set artistic, content and technical development objectives
- Able to monitor and describe the professional debate in their field

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Can apply and develop a variety of options when working with the print method(s).
- Can use what they have learnt in a planned and creative way when creating serial and unique graphic art works and apply the feedback they receive
- Be able to apply the printmaking techniques used and analyse works
- Can evaluate, develop and extend artistic, content and technical skills
- Participate in professional debates in their field