Introduction to Printmaking

This course aims to give the student a foundation introduction to the many aspects of printmaking, covering a range of techniques and materials. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Develop new skills and techniques 2. Meet new friends in a safe enviroment 3. Good range of facilities and services 4. Appropriate classroom/workshop 5. Course is structured and well managed with helpful feedback What will I Study? On the course we will explore many forms of printmaking. This fun and varied course covers a range of traditional techniques and materials including: Monoprint: Experiment and make one-of prints using expressive mark-making techniques Collagraph: Explore a variety of collagraph (3D) techniques Dry Point Etching (Intaglio): Experiments with a range of etching techniques Lino Printing (single and reduction): Some of most enjoyable and challenging printing techniques Solar Plate Etching: Produce How will I be Taught? Practical demonstration by the tutor One to one tuition within the group Individual/group discussion/evaluations of the practical work achieved How will I be Assessed? Continuous classroom assessment based on Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement (RARPA) What our students say? 99% of our students felt they made the right decision on choosing Chichester College to study on our Adult and Community Learning courses.