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IPLUSO 24735

DIY Printing, Engraving and Stamping Techniques

Illustration and Drawing
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    This CU is an exploratory and introductory approach to the universe of engraving, stamping and printing. Various experiences related to engraving, stamping or printing are developed, with particular emphasis on digital and manual techniques, simple and non-toxic, which students can perform later without press or other specific equipment.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Learning and exploring the specific techniques and languages of engraving, printmaking and printing. Graphic representation strategies in drawing with a view to its reproduction through stamping, engraving and printing. Introduction to printmaking: - Antotype and Cyanotype; - Stamp Making and Block Printing;  -Digital transfer; -Tote Bag Project. Introduction to engraving: - Development of relief techniques: Linogravure (subtractive) and Collagraph (additive). - Processes, materials, tools and terminology; - Drawing and work planning. Introduction to printing:  - Introduction to printing using cardboard or plastic masks (stencil) - Materials and techniques; - Drawings for matrices; - Printing and finishing. . Design and production of a graphic object using the different techniques learnt.    
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    To provide knowledge of the history and specificities of manual and digital printing techniques; To develop, through practical work, printing techniques in stencil, stamping and linocut. To know the specific terminology of the techniques introduced (processes, instruments, materials, concepts); To promote experimentation and discovery in the printing processes introduced, through the artistic exercise of composition, color, multilayers. Experiment with different media and real notions of applicability.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Ayres, J. (2000). Monotype: Mediums and Methods for Painterly Printmaking. New York:  Watson Guptil Jorge, A. & Gabriel, M. (1986). Técnicas de Gravura Artística. Lisboas: Livros Horizonte  Schmidt, C. (2011). Print Workshop. New York: Potter Craft Turner, S. & Trisley, F. (1996). Guia prático de gravura. Lisboa: Estampa. Soares, E. (1971). História da Gravura Artística em Postual – Os artistas e as suas obras. Lisboa: S. Carlos Coldwell, P. (2010). Printmaking – A contemporary Perspective. London: Blackdog Publishing Castleman, R. (1976). Prints of the Twentieth Century, a History. London: Thames &Hudson  Vale, P. (2012) Tarefas infinitas: quando a arte e o livro se ilimitam. Catálogo. Lisboa: Gulbenkian  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    The syllabus will always be developed in practical exercises, progressing from simple situations to more complex practices. An attitude of permanent experimentation is favored during classes, using the materials and techniques proposed by the teacher. All work is preceded by explanatory introductions using practical demonstrations, books and audiovisual media.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    4
  • NaturezaNature
    Optional
  • EstágioInternship
    Não