Course detail

Graphic Technologies 2 - winter

FaVU-TE2-ZAcad. year: 2011/2012

Classic printing techniques - linocut, woodblock. Methods of print, possibilities of making a matrix. Gravure - copperplate engraving, dry point, mezzotint. Methods of print, possibilities of making a matrix. Etching techniques: aquatint, etching. Methods of print, possibilities of making a matrix.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Art. Svätopluk Mikyta

Department

Drawing and Printmaking Studio (AKG)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The ability to use the possibilities offered by the printing matrix prepared in various ways, incl. their combinations. Basics of the craft of gravure printing which do not exclude a chance as an impulse for a change of the picture.

Prerequisites

Basics of the graphical technologies.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit.

Course curriculum

Classic printing techniques - linocut, woodblock. Methods of print, possibilities of making a matrix. Gravure - copperplate engraving, dry point, mezzotint. Methods of print, possibilities of making a matrix. Etching techniques: aquatint, etching. Methods of print, possibilities of making a matrix.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Extended and deeper knowledge of the means of expression that the graphic media offer with special focus on gravure printing.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance is mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Igor Zhoř, Grafika : Obrazová encyklopedie české grafiky, 1993

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch AKG , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

27 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Art. Svätopluk Mikyta

Seminar

27 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Art. Svätopluk Mikyta