Course detail

Screenprinting - winter

FaVU-4SCRPR-WAcad. year: 2023/2024

In the winter semester, the Screenprinting course focuses on teaching the technique of printing from an indirect stencil on paper and textiles. The study of the course will allow students to master the realization of their own designs. The course is based on a theoretical introduction that provides an overview of current technological possibilities. 

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Art. Svätopluk Mikyta

Department

Department of Traditional Media (KTM)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Entry knowledge

Keen interest in stencil techniques. 

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Credit is awarded on the basis of attendance and submission of prints of assigned techniques implemented during the course:
1. preparation and printing of an analogue stencil – one-colour print A4 size
2. preparation and printing of a digital stencil – two-colour A3 size
3. preparation and printing of a poster – two or more colours A2 size
 
Attendance is mandatory. 

Aims

The aim of the Screenprinting course is to introduce student to the possibilities of stencil techniques and to provide them with the space to create original graphic sheets. 


Students will learn the basic theory of screenprinting. They will learn both the methods of processing designs for printing from an indirect stencil, and independent realization of the print. They will acquire the ability to apply and realize their own designs in relation to contemporary artistic tendencies. 

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Emma DEXTER, Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing, Phaidon Press 2005. (EN)
Screenprinting: The Ultimate Studio Guide from Sketchbook to Squeegee. London: Print Club 2017. (EN)
Silkscreen Masters, Secrets of the World’s Top Screen Printers, Moleskine Books 2018. (EN)
Silkscreen Masters: Secrets of the World's Top Screen Printers. Komurki – Moleskine Books 2017. (EN)
Dyeing and screen-printing on textiles. Kinnersly-Taylor – A & C Black 2012. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme FAAD Master's, 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Creative seminar

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Kateřina Spáčilová Blažková

Syllabus

1. Introduction to screenprinting theory (lecture)
2. Preliminary designs of indirect analogue stencils for printing
3. Technique of analogue indirect stencil – creation of students’ designs, consultations
4. Technique of analogue indirect template – printing
5. Preparatory designs of digital indirect stencils for printing
6. Digital indirect stencil technique – creation of students’ designs, consultations
7. Digital indirect stencil technique – print implementation
8. Digital indirect stencil technique – printing
9. Preparatory designs of analogue or digital indirect stencil for poster printing
10. Selected printing technique – creation of students’ designs, consultation
11. Selected printing technique – print implementation
12. Selected printing technique – printing