Course detail

Foundations of Printmaking 3 – Litography

FaVU-1ZGT4Acad. year: 2023/2024

The course is designed as a series of lectures and follow-up practical exercises focusing on lithography – a surface printing technique. In this course, students will become more familiar with feather (ink) lithography, chalk lithography. Emphasis is placed on individual selection of practical activities. Within each class, students will become familiar with the operation of a lithographic press and the necessary working procedures. The course will include the opportunity to work in the printmaking workshop during open hours. Part of the lecture will be devoted to current trends and artists working with lithography

 

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Basic prerequisites for creative practice.

 

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The following conditions are set for the award of credit:

- Attendance in class (2 permitted unexcused absences) or submission of an assignment based on the assignment in consultation with the lecturers.

- submission of completed assignments.

 

Classes are taught in the graphic design workshop at the FaVU BUT during the hours specified in the schedule. Minimum attendance is 85%. Make-up for missed lessons is done by agreement with the teacher in the form of individual consultations.

 

Aims

The aim of the Foundations of Printmaking 3 – Litography course is to offer students a basic orientation to the possibilities of litography through practical exercises. The course will enhance students' ability to think about lithography in the context of contemporary art. Emphasis will be placed on the correct technological procedures related to traditional printmaking techniques.

 

Upon completion of the course, students will be familiar with the procedures and possibilities of lithography. They will be aware of the place of lithography in the context of contemporary art theory and practice.

 

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KREJČA, Aleš. Grafické techniky. Vyd. 2. V Praze: Aventinum, 1994. 206 s. ISBN 8071516388.
Slovník světové kresby a grafiky. Translated by Petr Adler - Miloslava Neumannová - Anita Pelánová. Vyd. 1. Praha: Odeon, 1997. 510 s. ISBN 8020705503.
ODEHNAL, Antonín. Grafické techniky. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Střední škola uměleckých řemesel v Brně, 1996. 90 s. ISBN 80-902275-0-3.
RAMBOUSEK, Jan. Slovník a receptář malíře-grafika. Praha: Státní nakladatelství krásné literatury, hudby a umění, 1954.
MARCO, Jindřich. O grafice : kniha pro sběratele a milovníky umění. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1981.

Recommended reading

Česká grafika 20. století : [ve Sdružení českých umělců grafiků Hollar]. Edited by Jiří Bouda - Jaroslav Kaiser - Miroslav Kudrna. Praha: Sdružení českých umělců grafiků Hollar, 1997. 325 s. : i. ISBN 80-902405-0-X.
JUNA, Zdeněk. Lept a příbuzné techniky. Praha: Státní nakladatelství krásné literatury, hudby a umění, 1954.
BALEKA, Jan. Výtvarné umění : výkladový slovník (malířství, sochařství, grafika). 1. vyd. Praha: Academia, 1997. 429 s. ISBN 8020006095.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme VUM_B Bachelor's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme VUB Bachelor's

    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 , 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 , 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 , 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-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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Introduction to a specific technique: lithography.

2. Introduction of a specific technique: lithography

3. Creation and consultation of the design

4. Creation and consultation of the design

5. Design development and consultation

6. Implementation of the developed proposal

7. Implementation of the developed proposal

8. Implementation of the developed proposal

9. Implementation of the developed proposal

10. Printing of the matrix

11. Printing of the matrix

12. Printing the matrix

13. Final class: students will submit a practical assignment according to the assignment formulated in the first third of the course. Each project will be discussed with the instructor.

 

Practical class

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer