James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

VA2811:04

Photo-screenprinting

Townsville

HECS Band 1

39 practicals. Semester 1.

Available to all students subject to portfolio and/or interview. Students undertaking this subject are advised to contact the Subject Coordinator preferably in advance of enrolment verification regarding portfolio and/or interview requirements as there is a strict quota on this subject. Student places will be prioritised on the basis of performance in portfolio interview.

Staff: Ms A Lord.

Preparation of screens and material to enable photo-screenprinting from text, computer printouts or hand drawn imagery. Application of bromides on film and, or computer printouts onto clear cells.

Learning Objectives:

  1. proficiency in techniques to produce photo-screenprints;
  2. knowledge to set up and operate a self contained screenprinting studio.

Assessment by folio work containing three photoscreenprints (60%); notebook (20%); workshop practice and procedures (20%).