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This printmaking course introduces students to working with Lino relief, the same process used in woodblock printing, removing sections of the surface, whist preserving others to then ink-up and print. This course will include methods for registering prints, working with papers and colour blending inks; exploring single, monochrome prints to multiple block and colour techniques together with printing by hand using Japanese papers.
No previous knowledge of the subject is required.
Materials you will need to bring to the first class:
Apron
Pencils
Permanent marker
Biro
Gloves (dishwashing or disposable varieties)
Selection of brushes
Eraser
Scalpel or equivalent sharp cutting blade
In addition to the course fee, students are expected to provide the following list of indicative tools, materials and equipment:
Set of economy woodcut tools
Tracing paper
Sketchbooks
Lino jute backed blocks or soft rubber lino
Black drawing ink
Glue stick
Further material recommendations may be advised.
Each session students will be introduced to various aspects in relation to the course. The sessions will explore a combination of contextual references and practical exercises and demonstrations, which include:
1. “Small Lino: big image”. General introduction with short power-point presentation overview of relevant printmakers work and techniques which will be covered during the course. The tutor will provide a practical demonstration of safe cutting techniques using a variety of tools. Students will prepare and cut a Lino block. They will then be guided through the process of inking their Lino block using a roller and producing a print using suitable paper and a printing press. Students will be asked to prepare an image which they may want to produce as a colour print for the following week
2. “Reduction Lino: Picasso”. Reduction and multiple block Lino cuts by Picasso will be considered. The tutor will give a short power-point introduction and display examples of prints produced using the reduction method of cutting. Students will begin to plan and cut their own reduction Lino. They may also want to consider multiple block colour printing. Short power-point introduction by tutor of the printed works of the Grosvenor School London. This will include their hand-printing methods, use of colour, papers and subject matter. Registration and off –registration methods will be introduced.
3. “Collage and Cropping.” The potential for introducing collage materials as non-ink colour to a relief print will be examined. Masking out areas of a relief block to create ‘Pochoir’ stencils and dry embossing will also be explored. Cropping and editing the Lino block by removing pieces of the cut image with a blade and the reduction of the dimensions of the paper substrate will be demonstrated. Further techniques will be the use of permanent markers to transfer an image from the Lino to the paper and diluting and spraying inks with water to produce washes and unique effects.
4. Résumé of course. Short power-point presentation revisiting artist’s works, relevant techniques and students works. Students to continue with any works that have yet to be completed and printed. Small group pocket exhibition of student works
This course will be based and delivered in specialist art and design studios or workshops and will typically include a range of practical exercises, introductions to techniques, processes and concepts. This is supported by practical demonstrations, group discussions, contextual references and one-to-one support.
By the end of this course, students will feel confident in applying the following skills:
The ability to develop ideas and work independently.
The ability to analyse and synthesise ideas.
Develop critical thinking, reflective and problem solving skills.
Develop observational, research and analytical skills for developing visual ideas.
Develop skills in selection and editing.
Develop a contextual awareness for the discipline.
Offer rational and persuasive reasoning for a concept or idea.
Develop interpersonal skills, through group critiques and discussions.
The ability to learn from criticism and to be objective.
Recommended:
Printmaking Periodicals
Printmaking publications by the V & A press
British Museum Department of Prints and Drawings Collection of Western Prints
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Print Collection
MOMA Print Collection, New York.
Will be provided as required.
If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.
If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.