printmaking

Bristol School of Art – FdA 2010-2011

SP1 –– The transferred image 4 x 3hrs

Friday, 1.30 – 4.30 in Room 06

Lecturer: Abi Nicol

Dates: 11/11, 19/11, 26/11, 3/12

The aim of these sessions is to introduce you to a range of approaches and techniques in printmaking. We will be looking at a variety of approaches in the studio; monoprinting/monotype, drypoint/poormans etching and Xerox transfer. We will be looking at what happens to the image (whether a drawing or photograph) when we transfer it into another process; looking at layering, mark making, surface transference and material manipulation.

Before 11^th November

What is printmaking?

Please research monoprint, monotype, drypoint, etching and Xerox transfer. Please bring at least 4 examples of each. Try and explore how it has been made. I would like you to look through recent issues of Printmaking today and bring a photocopy of 2 pieces you are drawn to.

We have a good selection of printmaking books in the library, covering everything from the old masters to cutting edge mixed media prints.

Ross, J. Ed. (1990) The complete printmaker: techniques, traditions, innovations  NEW YORK: Roundtable Press

is a bible of techniques

Materials

You will need to bring all work to do with your Urban project to every class – drawings, photos, ephemera, research etc and the experimental drawings you made with Vera. We will be using this work as your starting point, the aim to extract exciting areas out of this work and manipulate it through the printmaking processes.

11^th  November: 1.30-4.30pm 06

·      PowerPoint intro to printmaking: demonstration: monoprinting

You will need to bring textures e.g. textured papers, wall papers, sand paper, thin metal, packaging, fabric, lace, ribbon, threads etc that could be used as collage for your urban project. The Scrap Store in St Werburghs is brilliant for getting a multitude of cheap materials (its above Better Food – you pay by volume e.g. £10 for a shopping trolley full of stuff!) BSA is a member – you will need to get our membership number from reception.

19^th November: 1.30-4.30pm 06

·      Demonstration: Xerox transfer and poor man’s etching

You will need both prepared photographs and drawing examples. Good contrast photographs and drawings photocopied/printed out to 15 x 15 cm in black and white.

26^th November: 1.30-4.30pm 06

·      Recap on print processes and outcomes. Demonstration: monoprinting II Personal investigation and experimentation into printing. Keep work to the dimension 15 x 15cm.

3^rd December: 1.30-4.30pm 06

·      Recap on previous sessions. Personal aims for session. Complete a selection of experimental print processes and combinations of possibilities. Group critique looking at outcomes.

References

Robert Rauschenberg, Picasso, A Tomato Project, Frank Stella, Antonio Tapies, Jim Dine, Howard Hodgekin, David Salle, Georg Baselitz, Helen Frankenthaler, Angela Hayson, Henry Moore, Michelle Thompson, Hammer Press, Spike Island Print Studio.

AIMS

• To extend and develop the work you have done in your sketchbooks.
• To extend and develop your photographs.
• To experiment with print processes.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the 4th session you will have:

• Made at least 2 prints of each introduced process.
• Explored what happens to an image when transfered into another process..
• Extended and/or developed ideas from your city walk/urban project.