Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student
- identify aspects related to the size of graphic art from both historical and contemporary perspectives
- be able to assess special issues related to making large prints
- be able to plan the space of a work and take into account the requirements of the space
- is able to plan and schedule his / her work
- is able to use methods suitable for designing and making a work
- is able to reflect on the challenges of presenting a work
- is able to cooperate with others

Implementation and methods of teaching

The aim of the course is to deepen the student's knowledge of printmaking. The course focuses on the issues of spatiality and size in printmaking and the relationship of scale and volume to expression. Primary methods include woodcut, drypoint and monotype, and various applications of these methods.

The course will practice the realisation of a work designed for a space in a way that it considers the scale and placement. The learning is based on project-based work, where the student/group of students design a work for a space, create it and display it. The work is created in a guided way, taking into account the specific realisation needs of the author(s). The course will end with a final review of the work and a collective discussion

Timing and attendance

The course is organised annually. Requires attendance at the Lappeenranta campus from Tuesday to Friday from 9-16.The course cannot be taken remotely. Participation in the course supervision and the final discussion is also part of the course.

Alternative completion methods

The course cannot be completed other than by attending classes at the Lappeenranta campus.

Exam retakes

If the student does not obtain an acceptable grade in the course, he/she must repeat the course in the following year or complete the missing parts.

Learning environment

Lab, Lappeenranta, Printmaking studio

Student time use and work load

One credit is equivalent to 27 hours of work for a student. A total of five credits is about 135 hours of study.

Contents

The course is an exercise in the realisation of a work designed for a space, in a way that it considers the scale and placement. The aim of the course is to teach the realisation of a spatially designed work, the awareness of the stages involved in the work and the consideration of scale and volume in the realisation of the work. The work can be created individually or in a small group. The course is guided by reflection on the work with the teacher.

Components of task implementation:
- Choosing a space and thinking about how to make a artwork
- Designing the work, sketching it and composing it in the context of the space
- choosing a rational working method and materials
- working out the idea for the chosen printmaking material(s).
- planning the printmaking process and test proofs
- printmaking and revisions
- finishing and installation of the work
- final discussion

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The participant must be familiar with the subjects studied in the basic course in printmaking. It is also recommended that the course KKU1130 Serial and Unique - Basics of Colour Printmaking is completed before this course.

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 examinations and lectures.

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

- Can work according to instructions
- Can generate ideas for artwork and produce work/works using printmaking techniques
- Can identify different printmaking techniques in a guided way and understand the working processes involved.
- 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 practice.
- Can carry out spatially oriented graphic art work based on their ideas in a guided and independent manner and develop their work based on the feedback they receive
- Can independently identify and compare the printmaking techniques used and understand the working processes involved.
- Can evaluate and justify competence and set artistic, content and technical development objectives
- Be able to follow and describe the professional discourse in their field

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

- Can apply and develop a variety of options when working with printmaking techniques.
- Can use what they have learnt in a planned and creative way when creating spatially oriented graphic art work and apply the feedback they have received
- Can apply the printmaking techniques they use and analyse their work
- Can evaluate, develop and extend artistic, content and technical skills
- Participate in professional debates in their field