Introduction to Printmaking Processes (FINA20033)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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This subject will introduce students to the unique possibilities inherent in printmaking processes, with a technical focus on monotype and relief techniques.

Alongside this workshop focus, students will be introduced to the key historical moments in the evolution of printmaking through an introductory lecture, which encompasses the fundamental technological innovations that have impacted upon printmaking, as well as the major terms of reference that will allow students to engage with printmaking terminology within a workshop environment.

Within the workshop, students will be encouraged to explore their own work and utilise a selection of techniques by engaging with ideas of repetition, difference, and variation.

This subject is designed to explore printmaking processes and technology as a vehicle for imaging ideas and image production, as well as to motivate and involve students in analytical thinking about visual perception. It also includes an induction into the Printmaking workshop, with an emphasis on Occupational Health & Safety.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate skills in printmaking methods and technical processes;
  • identify and apply relevant occupational health and safety practices;
  • show technical development and proficiency in manipulating a range of print media through practical experimentation and set tasks;
  • produce original images leading to materially and conceptually developed artworks;
  • demonstrate independent research in the field of printmaking;
  • evaluate printmaking processes, creative outcomes and their own development.

Generic skills

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

  • display an awareness of the graphic possibilities of a variety of concepts, materials and practices;
  • exhibit evidence of skill development both pictorially and technically as a means of independent image making;
  • demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
  • demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis and problem solving;
  • demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary art, cultural developments and new ideas.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Folio, including all projects, finished prints and proof prints, trials, support work, visual diary, research and notes created throughout the subject.

  • 75 hours (of work required)
During the assessment period75%

Written Assignment

  • 1000 words
During the assessment period25%
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

Ongoing feedback is provided to students through the subject's duration via individual and group discussion. Additionally, a progress review will take place midway through the subject, taking into account the following criteria: course engagement; work development.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • Summer Term
    CoordinatorColleen Ahern
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising twelve 3-hour on-campus workshop classes, demonstrations and group discussions over 10 days.
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period23 January 2023 to 6 February 2023
    Last self-enrol date26 January 2023
    Census date 3 February 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail24 February 2023
    Assessment period ends 3 March 2023
  • February
    CoordinatorColleen Ahern
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising twelve 3-hour on-campus workshop classes, demonstrations and group discussions over 10 days.
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period 7 February 2023 to 17 February 2023
    Last self-enrol date 9 February 2023
    Census date17 February 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail24 February 2023
    Assessment period ends10 March 2023
  • February
    CoordinatorColleen Ahern
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 3-hour online tutorial and one 3-hour on-campus studio workshop per week for 6 weeks.
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2023 to 15 April 2023
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2023
    Census date17 March 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail14 April 2023
    Assessment period ends 5 May 2023
  • April
    CoordinatorColleen Ahern
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 3-hour online tutorial and one 3-hour on-campus studio workshop per week for 6 weeks.
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period17 April 2023 to 27 May 2023
    Last self-enrol date25 April 2023
    Census date 5 May 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 May 2023
    Assessment period ends16 June 2023
  • Winter Term
    CoordinatorColleen Ahern
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising twelve 3-hour on-campus workshop classes, demonstrations and group discussions over 10 days.
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period26 June 2023 to 7 July 2023
    Last self-enrol date28 June 2023
    Census date 7 July 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail14 July 2023
    Assessment period ends28 July 2023
  • July
    CoordinatorColleen Ahern
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising twelve 3-hour on-campus workshop classes, demonstrations and group discussions over 10 days.
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period10 July 2023 to 21 July 2023
    Last self-enrol date12 July 2023
    Census date21 July 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail28 July 2023
    Assessment period ends11 August 2023
  • July
    CoordinatorColleen Ahern
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 3-hour online tutorial and one 3-hour on-campus studio workshop per week for 6 weeks.
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2023 to 2 September 2023
    Last self-enrol date 1 August 2023
    Census date11 August 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail 1 September 2023
    Assessment period ends22 September 2023
  • September
    CoordinatorColleen Ahern
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 3-hour online tutorial and one 3-hour on-campus studio workshop per week for 6 weeks.
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period 4 September 2023 to 21 October 2023
    Last self-enrol date13 September 2023
    Census date22 September 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail13 October 2023
    Assessment period ends10 November 2023

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Quota

This subject has an enrolment quota of 24 for each availability, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.

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Last updated: 9 April 2025