James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

VA2801:03

Printmaking 2A

Townsville HECS Band 1

52 hours practicals. Semester 1.

Available to Bachelor of Visual Arts students.

Staff: Ms A Lord.

Students will be taught more advanced skills in the visual arts area of printmaking. Emphasis will be on the exploration of traditional and contemporary approaches to visual art expression. Methodology appropriate to visual arts practice will be implemented. Students will be taught to apply professional standards of presentation.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to gain an appreciation of the inherent qualities of processes and techniques in the studio major area of printmaking;
  2. to identify, employ and demonstrate proficiency in key competencies necessary to visual arts practice;
  3. to develop problem-solving skills to assist in creative decision-making and critical inquiry in fine art;
  4. to demonstrate an understanding of safe work practices.

Assessment by four practical projects (20% each); research journal/visual diary (20%).