Course: Graphic techniques I

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Course title Graphic techniques I
Course code KVP/FU026
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Kahuda Klokočková Lenka, MgA. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Graphics, its origin and basic developmental changes. 2. Transformation of printing technologies - from woodcut to woodcut and linocut: from A. Dürer through T. Bewick, G. Doré, Die Brücke, J. Váchal to G. Baselitz and others. 4. Drawing and printing basis of graphic media: Creative use of graphic techniques and materials in the process of author's printing. 5. Art etudes and experimentation in woodcut, linocut and monotype techniques. 6.-9. Realization of a practical project: graphic sheet in the technique of printing from above. 10. Realization of a practical project: graphic art in public space (alternative medium postcard, sticker, label, leaflet, etc.). 11. Systematic acquaintance with the means of expression of the basic graphic technique of in-depth printing 12. Transformation of printing technologies - from engraving to polymers: from M. Schongauer through J. Callot, V. Hollar, F. Goya, P. Picasso, G. Rouault, V. Boudník to A. Tapies and others. 13. Collectibles and graphic arts. Conservation and care, examples of adjustment.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course acquaints students of the specialization Graphic Design with the issues of modern graphics, while developing knowledge of the expressive possibilities and specifics of graphic techniques of printing from height, depth and surface. It acquaints practically and theoretically with the means of expression of basic graphic techniques.
The gained capabilities constitute an encompassment and an aquirement of knowledge and experience in the subject and are aimed at a profile´s fulfilment of the graduate of the given field of study.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the previous study

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
1. Fulfililing partial tasks and assignments throughtout the semestr 2. Active participation in the Studio tutoring
Recommended literature
  • FICK, Bill; GRABOWSKI, Beth. Printmaking: A Complete Guide to Materials & Process. Laurence King Publishing, 2015.
  • GERTSCH, Franz. Holzschnitte. Die Kunst liegt in der Natur. Wer sie herausreissen, kann der hat sie. Lars, 1994.
  • Griffiths, Antony. Prints and Printmaking, An Introduction to the History and Techniques. University of California, 1996.
  • Lucie-Smith, Edward. Artoday, Současné světové umění. Slovart, 1996.
  • MARTIN, Judy. The Encyclopedia of Printmaking Techniques: A Unique Visual Directory of Printmaking Techniques, with Guidance on How to Use Them. Search Press, 2018.
  • MICHÁLEK, Ondřej. Kapitoly z černého umění: Přehled grafických technik a některých průmyslových technologií tisku. UPOL, 2014.
  • MORLEY, Nick. Linocut for Artists and Designers. The Crowood Press, 2016.


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