Course detail

Foundations of Printmaking 2 – Intaglio Printmaking

FaVU-1ZGT2Acad. year: 2024/2025

The course is designed as a series of lectures and follow-up practical exercises focusing on intaglio. In this course, students will become more familiar with the possibilities of drypoint, engraving, mezzotint, and collagraphy printing from depth. Emphasis is placed on an individualized selection of hands-on activities. Within the individual classes, students will become familiar with intaglio press operation and 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 who use printmaking in their work.

 

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Basic creativity and manual skills.

 

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 intaglio workshop of 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 2 – Intaglio Printmaking course is to provide students with a basic orientation to the possibilities of intaglio through practical exercises.

The course will enhance students' ability to think about intaglio in contemporary art. Emphasis will be placed on proper technological procedures, building on traditional printmaking techniques.

 

Upon completion of the course, the students will be familiar with the procedures and possibilities of intaglio. They will be aware of the place of printing from depth 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.
ODEHNAL, Antonín. Grafické techniky. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Střední škola uměleckých řemesel v Brně, 1996. 90 s. ISBN 80-902275-0-3.
RAMBOUSEK, Jan. Dřevořez, dřevoryt a příbuzné techniky. Vyd. 1. Praha: Nakladatelství československých výtvarných umělců, 1957. 206 s.,
Slovník světové kresby a grafiky. Translated by Petr Adler - Miloslava Neumannová - Anita Pelánová. Vyd. 1. Praha: Odeon, 1997. 510 s. ISBN 8020705503.

Recommended reading

BALEKA, Jan. Výtvarné umění : výkladový slovník (malířství, sochařství, grafika). 1. vyd. Praha: Academia, 1997. 429 s. ISBN 8020006095.
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.
MARCO, Jindřich. O grafice : kniha pro sběratele a milovníky umění. Praha: Mladá fronta, 1981.
RAMBOUSEK, Jan. Slovník a receptář malíře-grafika. Praha: Státní nakladatelství krásné literatury, hudby a umění, 1954.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme VUM_B Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DES_B Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme VUM_B Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Introduction to a specific technique: intaglio

2. Introduction to a specific technique: intaglio

3. Creation and consultation of the design and selection of a suitable technique

4. Creation and consultation of the design and selection of a suitable technique

5. Design development and consultation and choice of appropriate technique

6. Implementation of the developed design

7. Implementation of the developed design

8. Implementation of the developed design

9. Implementation of the developed design

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