Course detail

Graphic Technologies 3 - summer

FaVU-TE3-LAcad. year: 2011/2012

Classic printing techniques - linocut, woodblock. Methods of print, possibilities of making a matrix. Gravure - copperplate engraving, dry point, mezzotint. Methods of print, possibilities of making a matrix. Etching techniques: aquatint, etching. Methods of print, possibilities of making a matrix.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Art. Svätopluk Mikyta

Department

Drawing and Printmaking Studio (AKG)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The ability to conceptualise art projects in view of the technique used, incl. the use of experiment and chance. The ability to choose the optimal technique on the basis of the form and contents of a given project.

Prerequisites

Basics of the graphical technologies.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit.

Course curriculum

Classic printing techniques - linocut, woodblock. Methods of print, possibilities of making a matrix. Gravure - copperplate engraving, dry point, mezzotint. Methods of print, possibilities of making a matrix. Etching techniques: aquatint, etching. Methods of print, possibilities of making a matrix.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To teach the students to view graphics (printmaking) as an open field with a wide gamut of the means of expression.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance is mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Igor Zhoř, Grafika : Obrazová encyklopedie české grafiky, 1993

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch AKG , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

27 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Art. Svätopluk Mikyta

Seminar

27 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Art. Svätopluk Mikyta