Etching course London: City Lit

Etching and monoprint

Learn how to make a simple etching and how to use monotype printing to add random colour. For the first session please bring source material (imagery, sketches, postcard etc.) as inspiration. Basic materials included.

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Key course information

Dates
21/11/11 - 05/12/11

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
3 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £75^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VS763

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Learn how to make a simple etching, and explore how to use monotype printing as a form of background/random colour for your etched image. For the first session, please bring in source material (imagery, sketches, postcard etc.) as inspiration for your project work.

What topics will we cover?

The project will be based on: preparing a composition developed from your source image and transcribing that to metal plate; preparing a metal plate for acid etching; learning how to ink up and take a printed impression using an etching press; and exploring experimental colour work as part of the printing process.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Etch an image into metal
Add random colour to your etched image via monotype printing
Prepare paper for intaglio printing
Print an etching plate to good standards in monochrome and colour.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners. You should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English for both health and safety purposes and to enable you to follow printmaking procedures. You should be able to take short written notes for your own use and occasionally make simple measurements using a ruler. Some basic drawing skills are required.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught through demonstration of techniques, tutor observation of your work in progress and feedback, one-to-one discussion to ascertain your progress and understanding, and, where possible, examples of plate and prints relevant to the course work.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You will need to provide your own latex/polyvinyl disposable gloves, to keep your hands free of the oil-based printing inks that you will be using, and an overall/old shirt to protect your clothing.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You could follow your involvement with this print process by joining any of the printmaking courses on offer at City Lit.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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