Course detail

Graphic Techniques

FA-GRT-NEAcad. year: 2021/2022

The objective of the course 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 objectives are achieved by mastering 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.
In the study programmes “Architecture and Urban Design” the course is part of the courses on tools.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

akad. mal. Milada Gabrielová

Department

Department of Drawing (UZ)

Offered to foreign students

The home faculty only

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

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

Course syllabus:
  1. Theory – development and possibilities single printing techniques
  2. Theory – tasks assignment
  3. Drawing preparation
  4. Linocut technique – knowledge and technique managing 
  5. Theory of colours and their function in graphique techniques
  6. Printing linocut (from one matrix)
  7. Printing linocut (from one matrix)
  8. Printing linocut (from one or more matrices)
  9. Printing linocut (from one or more matrices)
  10. Gravure printing – drypoint
  11. Gravure printing – drypoint – printing
  12. Monotype
  13. Monotype

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the course 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.

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

Teaching takes place in the studio of the Department of Drawing, in classes defined by the course plan and schedule.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

MacKENZIE, Suzie. Making Collagraph Prints. Crowood Press, 2019. ISBN‏:‎ 978-1785005817. (EN)
POULIN, Richard. The Language of Graphic Design. Rockport, 2019. ISBN: 978-1631596179. (EN)
ROBINSON, Andrew: Lost Languages: The Enigma of the World's Undeciphered Scripts. London: Thames & Hudson, 2009. ISBN: 978-0500288160. (EN)
ROBINSON, Andrew. The Story of Writing: Alphabets, Hieroglyphs & Pictograms. London: Thames & Hudson, 2007. ISBN: 978-0500286609. (EN)
SEDDON, Tony; WERNON-MORRIS, Hebe; d'ARCY HUGHES, Ann. Printmaking: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques. RotoVision SA, 2017. ISBN: 978-2888933489. (EN)
STANFIELD, Frances; McGEOWN, Lucy. The Printmaking Ideas Book. Ilex Press, 2019. ISBN: 978-1781576182. (EN)

Recommended reading

ERNST, Bruno. The Magic Mirror of M.C. Escher, Taschen, 2018. ISBN: 978-3836574006. (EN)
ESCHER, M.C. The Graphic Work. Taschen, 2016. ISBN: 978-3836529846. (EN)
SAMARA, Timothy. Design Elements. Rockport Publishers Inc., 2020. ISBN: 978-1631598722. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Master's

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

  • Programme NX_A+U Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BX_A+U Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme N_A+U Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 4 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme NE_A+U Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme ARCHURB Bachelor's

    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme ARCHURB Master's

    branch ARCH , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

akad. mal. Milada Gabrielová