VA2812 - Relief Printing

[Offered in odd-numbered years in Cairns . ]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to all students except for BVA students. This is also a level 2 Bachelor of Education subject for intending early childhood/primary teachers undertaking a major/sub-major in Art. This subject would be appropriate for anyone interested in childrens art/books.

This subject is structured so that a person with little or no printmaking and/or book making experience or facilities can produce works of substance in a non-studio (home environment) or classroom situation with students.The classes will include deomonstrations and their practical application through set technical exercises (such as simple binding and printmaking techniques). The students will then combine these skills with their creative ideas to complete four set projects.

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the School for details.

Learning Outcomes

• develop the skills necessary to produce a book that incorporates a choice of print and binding techniques, integrating both image and text;
• develop the technical skills and competence necessary to undertake basic printmaking projects;
• gain an appreciation of a range of relief printing processes that do not require sophisticated equipment or facilities;
• demonstrate an understanding of safe work practices.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	armeg.
Contact hours:	39 hours
Assessment:	(80%); (20%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	In order to establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept and work submitted by students with an attendance of less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval has been obtained in writing from the lecturer.
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering. Enrolment in this offering is restricted.
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator:	arrjm
Lecturer:	jc126572.
Contact hours:	39 hours
Assessment:	(80%); (20%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	In order to establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept and work submitted by students with an attendance of less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval has been obtained in writing from the lecturer.
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.