Course detail

Screenprinting - winter

FaVU-4SCRPR-WAcad. year: 2022/2023

In the winter semester, the Screenprinting course focuses on teaching the technique of printing from an indirect stencil on paper and textiles. 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

English

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Art. Svätopluk Mikyta

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 an indirect 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 techniques. 

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. preparation and printing of an analogue stencil – one-colour print A4 size
2. preparation and printing of a digital stencil – two-colour A3 size
3. preparation and printing of a poster – two or more colours A2 size
 

Course curriculum

1. Introduction to screenprinting theory (lecture)
2. Preliminary designs of indirect analogue stencils for printing
3. Technique of analogue indirect stencil – creation of students’ designs, consultations
4. Technique of analogue indirect template – printing
5. Preparatory designs of digital indirect stencils for printing
6. Digital indirect stencil technique – creation of students’ designs, consultations
7. Digital indirect stencil technique – print implementation
8. Digital indirect stencil technique – printing
9. Preparatory designs of analogue or digital indirect stencil for poster printing
10. Selected printing technique – creation of students’ designs, consultation
11. Selected printing technique – print implementation
12. Selected printing technique – printing 

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

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Dyeing and screen-printing on textiles. Kinnersly-Taylor – A & C Black 2012. (EN)
Emma DEXTER, Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing, Phaidon Press 2005. (EN)
Screenprinting: The Ultimate Studio Guide from Sketchbook to Squeegee. London: Print Club 2017. (EN)
Silkscreen Masters: Secrets of the World's Top Screen Printers. Komurki – Moleskine Books 2017. (EN)
Silkscreen Masters, Secrets of the World’s Top Screen Printers, Moleskine Books 2018. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme FAAD Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    2 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Creative seminar

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Kateřina Spáčilová Blažková