Course detail

Screenprinting - summer

FaVU-SIT-LAcad. year: 2021/2022

In the summer semester, the Screenprinting course focuses on teaching the technique of printing from a direct stencil. The study of the course will allow students to master the realization of their own designs. The course is based on a theoretical introduction that provides an overview of current technological possibilities.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

MgA. Katarína Magid Hládeková, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Traditional Media (KTM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will learn the basic theory of screenprinting. They will learn both the methods of processing designs for printing from a direct stencil, and independent realization of the print. They will acquire the ability to apply and realize their own designs in relation to contemporary artistic tendencies.

Prerequisites

Keen interest in stencil printing.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures, workshops and consultations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit is awarded on the basis of attendance and submission of prints of assigned techniques implemented during the course:
1. experimental stencil preparation – one-colour A4 or A3 print
2. preparation and printing of stencils for textiles – two-colour printing
3. preparation and printing of a monotype – multi-colour A2 size

Course curriculum

1. Introduction to screen printing theory (lecture)
2. Preliminary designs of direct (experimental) printing stencils
3. Technique of direct stencil – creation of students’ designs, consultation
4. Direct stencil technique – printing implementation
5. Indirect stencil technique – practical demonstration and creation of designs for printing on textiles
6. Indirect stencil technique – creation of students’ designs, consultation and possibilities of realization of printing on textile
7. Indirect stencil technique –printing
8. Indirect stencil technique – printing
9. Preliminary designs of direct template – monotype
10. Direct stencil technique – creation of students’ designs, consultation and printing possibilities
11. Direct stencil technique – print implementation
12. Direct stencil technique – print implementation

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the Screenprinting course is to introduce student to the possibilities of stencil techniques and to provide them with the space to create original graphic sheets.

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

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Aleš KREJČA, Grafické techniky. Praha: Aventinum 1994. (CS)
Eduard OVČÁČEK, Česká serigrafie (kat. výst.). Ostrava 1999. (CS)
Eduard OVČÁČEK, Grafické techniky 5: serigrafie a digitální tisk (kat. výst.). Praha 2007 (CS)
Emma DEXTER, Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing, Phaidon Press 2005. (EN)
Ondřej MICHÁLEK, Magie otisku. Brno 2016. (CS)
Ota KOŘÍNEK, Sítotisk a serigrafie. Praha 1991. (CS)
Screenprinting: The Ultimate Studio Guide from Sketchbook to Squeegee. London: Print Club 2017. (EN)
Silkscreen Masters, Secrets of the World’s Top Screen Printers, Moleskine Books 2018. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme VUB Bachelor's

    branch VU-D , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Kateřina Spáčilová Blažková

Practical class

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Kateřina Spáčilová Blažková