This course adapts the traditional two plate etching process with a twist on producing a photographic image. Improvise and corrupt a photo etching plate which will then become the basis to produce a second deeply bitten etching plate. We will then use both plates to experiment with printmaking through producing a series of colour prints and proofs, re-etching and adapting the image as the course progresses.
Courses
Printmaking Beginners: Etching and Photo Etching – Friday Daytime
When & Where
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29 November 2024 - 13 December 2024 ( 15 hours, 3 weeks )
- Day Time, Friday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24PTGA13B
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Use a version of the photo etching using precoated photo etching plates
- learn deep bite etching process
- learn printing process using two different etching plates
- learn printing using colour and black and white
Cost
Full fee
£170
Concession fee
£130
Class format and activities
Teaching is both in groups and on an individual, one-to-one basis, with technical and critical advice depending on your needs. The tutor will give demonstrations, presentations and lead group discussions. All students record and assess progress via a Learning Statement.
Entry requirements
No previous experience of printmaking is necessary, but an interest in, or experience of drawing or design is essential. Or you may have some previous experience and wish to renew your knowledge of one or more printmaking techniques.
What you need to know before you enrol
Health & Safety information will be given at the start of the course and subsequent lessons where necessary. You will be asked to sign a form declaring that you agree to follow H&S procedures as advised. Some chemicals used may be harmful in pregnancy, and some may cause irritation in very rare cases. Please let the tutor know if you are pregnant or have any sensitivities and they will advise you as to necessary precautions Note: at present there is no wheelchair access to the print studio, and the studios are on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building. If you have any mobility issues please contact the department prior to enrolling.
What you need
A small simple size A5 or A6 photographic images in B/W on memory stick, drawings to accompany and overlay onto photographic images. Please bring: pencils, a small paintbrush and a sketchbook or notebook. Please bring your own protective clothing, apron, rubber gloves etc. The course fee includes most studio consumables (ink, cleaning materials, solvents etc) but you will have to pay for paper, etching plates/ lino blocks etc. These are available to buy in the department at cost price. Further requirements will be discussed at the first and subsequent classes.
What you can do next
The continuation classes are W22PTGA11A - 15A, or you can enrol on any of the subsequent Beginners courses, Mixed Levels or All Levels courses on any day. There are also various short courses, which generally focus on single techniques. Please talk to your tutor for more advice on what to do next.
