Course detail

Graphic Techniques

FA-GRT-NAcad. year: 2011/2012

The objective is to get acquainted with various classic graphic techniques and their potential use, with view to their possible alternative application to the presentation of architectural designs. The objective is the mastering by the students of the simple techniques and their possible use, with view to colours and their exchange ( linocut, monotype). Study of the effect of colours and their combination on the expression of the final image. Ways of making monotype by multiplication of print from a small matrix, its modification and expressive potential. Transition to more complex techniques - gravure printing. Evaluation of the possibilities of the classic graphic expression in relation to computer graphics, and of the expedience of their combination.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The objective is to get acquainted with various classic graphic techniques and their potential use, with view to their possible alternative application to the presentation of architectural designs. Mastering of the simple techniques and their possible use, with view to colours and their potential exchange ( linocut, monotype). Orientation in the effects of colours and their combination on the expression of the final image. Knowledge of making monotype, its modification and expressive potential. Knowledge of to more complex techniques - gravure printing. Ability to assess the potential of the classic graphic expression in relation to computer graphics, and the possibilities and expedience of their combination.

Prerequisites

No special knowledge is reaquired for mastering the subject.
Beneficial is permanent interest in plastic arts, culture and cultural events in general.
Experiance in drawing gained at previous tutorials may speed up the command of the knowledge aimed at.
Important is the interest in the subject, capability of concentration,and a certain extent of talent for plastic art.

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

After submission of a complex of works assigned according to the subject's contents. At least one or several submitted works should exhibit creative art quality enabling the subject's respectable presentation by exhibition.
Two weeks' absence is tolerated (without giving reasons).
Evaluated is the fulfilment of objectives assigned in the individual weeks.

Course curriculum

Theory – development and possibilities single printing engineer.
Theory - setting purposes impositions.
Cartoon preparation
Technology lino - cut and her mastered
Theory colours and their function in graph.technologies
Printing – lino - cut / from one’s matrix /.
Printing – lino - cut / from one’s matrix /.
Printing – lino - cut / from one’s or more matrixs /.
Printing – lino - cut / from one’s or more matrixs /.
Gravure printing – dry - point
Gravure printing – dry - point - printing
Monotype
Monotype

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective is to get acquainted with various classic graphic techniques and their potential use, with view to their possible alternative application to the presentation of architectural designs. The objective is the mastering by the students of the simple techniques and their possible use, with view to colours and their potential exchange ( linocut, monotype). Study of the effect of colours and their combination on the expression of the final image. Ways of making monotype by multiplication of print from a small matrix, its modification and expressive potential. Transition to more complex techniques - gravure printing. Evaluation of the potential of classic graphic expression in relation to computer graphics, and the possibilities and expedience of their combination

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

Teaching takes place in the studio of the Institute of drawing and modelling, in classes defined by the subject's plan and schedule.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

odborné architektonické časopisy (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Master's

    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Creative seminar

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer