Creative Printmaking - An Introduction Arts University Bournemouth

Overview

On this practical Creative Printmaking - An Introduction course at the Arts University Bournemouth, you’ll be learning essential techniques includes monoprinting or monotype, lino, drypoint, colour with intaglio, chine-collé and solar plate to create your own unique prints.

Each week, you'll draw on inspirations, from photographs and sketches to masterpieces and work from great artists throughout the decades.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already possess printmaking skills, this course will build on your creative design skills and explore the world of image making through printmaking. You’ll have access to an extensive range of printing presses in the studio.

Outcomes

At the end of the course you'll:

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of a variety of print processes and techniques, such as Relief and Intaglio printing, and the differences between them
• Be able to work safely, effectively, and efficiently with professional equipment and tools, applying your new skills to a range of materials
• Be able to demonstrate the significance of mark-making in printing and have the confidence to make your ideas as physical print – you may even feel confident enough to become a successful independent printmaker
• Possess a good knowledge of colour theory and how an imagery develops with various colours
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course