This one-day course is an introduction to Gel Plate Printing and will explore various techniques to mark-making and image creation. You will learn how this print technique can be used within your own Illustration and Graphic Design projects.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
This course will introduce you to the technical skills needed to explore mark-making and drawing within gel plate printing.
You will have the opportunity to use a variety of materials and textures to create multi-layered images and discover new mark-making techniques within this creative and illustrative printmaking process.
This course is suitable for beginners. No previous experience is necessary.
The course will be taught in our dedicated Visual Communication studio which is equipped with macs and scanners, a range of Adobe software, drawing tablets, printers and a vast range of drawing and painting materials.
What will we cover?
Hand cutting paper stencils
The use of colour and layering of inks within gel plate printing
Drawing and mark-making techniques using a variety of tools
Transference of pre-existing digital images onto paper
Print registration
Creating layered images using a variety of materials and textures
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Create a 5” x 7” print using water-based ink onto paper
Discover ways that printmaking can be used to create illustrative and unique monoprints
Achieve skills and confidence in printmaking and illustration which could be used as a stepping stone for your creative practice.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for beginners. No previous experience is necessary.
English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You will be encouraged to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.
This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material, presentations, and handouts etc. and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website. Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining details will be sent to you via email.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Demonstrations of techniques
Practical tasks
Tutor and peer feedback will be used to evolve and improve your work
Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
At City Lit, access to basic materials and resources are available as part of this course. We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required.
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear as you will be working with inks.
Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off.
To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
If you are interested in developing your skills further we recommend looking at our range of Graphic Design and Illustration courses as well as our courses in animation.
For more information about any of the courses on offer, please visit our website.
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Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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You will learn how this print technique can be used within your own Illustration and Graphic Design projects.</p><ul><li>Hand cutting paper stencils</li><li>The use of colour and layering of inks within gel plate printing</li><li>Drawing and mark-making techniques using a variety of tools</li><li>Transference of pre-existing digital images onto paper</li><li>Print registration</li><li>Creating layered images using a variety of materials and textures<br></li></ul><ul><li>Create a 5” x 7” print using water-based ink onto paper</li><li>Discover ways that printmaking can be used to create illustrative and unique monoprints</li><li>Achieve skills and confidence in printmaking and illustration which could be used as a stepping stone for your creative practice.<br></li></ul><p>This course is suitable for beginners. No previous experience is necessary.</p><p>English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You will be encouraged to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.</p><p>This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material, presentations, and handouts etc. and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.<br>Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining details will be sent to you via email.<br></p><ul><li>Demonstrations of techniques</li><li>Practical tasks</li><li>Tutor and peer feedback will be used to evolve and improve your work</li></ul><p>Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you.<br></p><p>At City Lit, access to basic materials and resources are available as part of this course. We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required.</p><p>Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear as you will be working with inks.</p><p>Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off.</p><p>To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. 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No previous experience is necessary.</p><p>The course will be taught in our dedicated Visual Communication studio which is equipped with macs and scanners, a range of Adobe software, drawing tablets, printers and a vast range of drawing and painting materials.<br/> </p>,<p>This course will introduce you to the technical skills needed to explore mark-making and drawing within gel plate printing.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to use a variety of materials and textures to create multi-layered images and discover new mark-making techniques within this creative and illustrative printmaking process.</p><p>This course is suitable for beginners. No previous experience is necessary.</p><p>The course will be taught in our dedicated Visual Communication studio which is equipped with macs and scanners, a range of Adobe software, drawing tablets, printers and a vast range of drawing and painting materials.<br></p><p>This one-day course is an introduction to Gel Plate Printing and will explore various techniques to mark-making and image creation. You will learn how this print technique can be used within your own Illustration and Graphic Design projects.</p><p>• Hand cutting paper stencils<br/>• The use of colour and layering of inks within gel plate printing<br/>• Drawing and mark-making techniques using a variety of tools<br/>• Transference of pre-existing digital images onto paper<br/>• Print registration<br/>• Creating layered images using a variety of materials and textures<br/> </p>,<ul><li>Hand cutting paper stencils</li><li>The use of colour and layering of inks within gel plate printing</li><li>Drawing and mark-making techniques using a variety of tools</li><li>Transference of pre-existing digital images onto paper</li><li>Print registration</li><li>Creating layered images using a variety of materials and textures<br></li></ul><p>• Create an 5” x 7” print using water-based ink onto paper<br/>• Discover ways that printmaking can be used to create illustrative and unique monoprints<br/>• Achieve skills and confidence in printmaking and illustration which could be used as a stepping stone for your creative practice.<br/> </p>,<ul><li>Create a 5” x 7” print using water-based ink onto paper</li><li>Discover ways that printmaking can be used to create illustrative and unique monoprints</li><li>Achieve skills and confidence in printmaking and illustration which could be used as a stepping stone for your creative practice.<br></li></ul><p>This course is suitable for beginners. No previous experience is necessary.</p><p>English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You will be encouraged to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.</p><p>This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material, presentations, and handouts etc. and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.<br/>Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining detail will be sent to you via email (check your junk/spam folder).<br/> </p>,<p>This course is suitable for beginners. No previous experience is necessary.</p><p>English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You will be encouraged to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.</p><p>This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material, presentations, and handouts etc. and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.<br>Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining details will be sent to you via email.<br></p><p>- Demonstrations of techniques<br/>- Practical tasks<br/>- Tutor and peer feedback will be used to evolve and improve your work</p><p>Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you.<br/> </p>,<ul><li>Demonstrations of techniques</li><li>Practical tasks</li><li>Tutor and peer feedback will be used to evolve and improve your work</li></ul><p>Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you.<br></p><p>At City Lit, access to basic materials and resources are available as part of this course. We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required. </p><p>Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear as you will be working with inks.</p><p>Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off.</p><p>To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/<br/> </p>,<p>At City Lit, access to basic materials and resources are available as part of this course. We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required.</p><p>Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear as you will be working with inks.</p><p>Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off.</p><p>To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/<br></p><p>If you are interested in developing your skills further we recommend looking at our range of Graphic Design and Illustration courses as well as our courses in animation.</p><p>For more information about any of the courses on offer, please visit our website.</p><p><br/><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/">City Lit | Adult Education | Courses Online &amp; in London</a></p>,<p>If you are interested in developing your skills further we recommend looking at our range of Graphic Design and Illustration courses as well as our courses in animation.</p><p>For more information about any of the courses on offer, please visit our website.</p><p><br><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">City Lit | Adult Education | Courses Online &amp; in London</a></p>Graphic design & illustrationIllustrationconfigurable
