Serigraphy and Engraving

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The methodological options leading to the fulfillment of the curricular unit’s program will focus on the following pedagogical strategy:

– Theoretical component – oral presentation oriented towards the foreseen contents, resorting whenever possible to multimedia resources.
– Practical component – monitoring and guidance in students’ work.

The assessment in the curricular unit will take place, at the student’s option, in the following modalities:

– Continuous evaluation;
– Exam.

The evaluation in those modalities will obey criteria that will be explained in the statements and/or other elements presented, according to the following components and weights:

Continuous evaluation
– Practical assignments – 100% of the global assessment

Exam
– Written test: 30%
– Practical work: 70%

3.1. Know the printing arts as a way of conceiving and manufacturing the image and as an expression of a plastic thought;
3.2. To know the different supports and matrices used in the graphic arts, as well as their specific qualities;
3.3. Explore different approaches to serigraphy and engraving (linoleum) in the production of a printed image, while delving into the basic elements of visual language: form, line, texture, color, space;
3.4. Understand the fundamental notions related to the processes of transposition and multiplication of images;
3.5. Develop practical knowledge, manual and technical skills, as well as an efficient and compatible working methodology in production workshops: preparation of plates and screens, preparation of inks, use of colors, planning of printing stages, handling of specialized equipment, proper use of papers;
3.6. Learn about contemporary practices in the printing arts.

4.1. Engraving (linocut):
4.1.1. Linocut concept
4.1.2. Equipment and materials for linoleum engraving
4.1.3. Matrix preparation (linoleum)
4.1.4. Inking and printing
4.1.5. Drying

4.2. Serigraphy:
4.2.1. Silkscreen concept
4.2.2. The Pochoir: its characterization and constituent materials.
4.2.3. Screen printing equipment and materials
4.2.4. Print matrix
4.2.5. The silkscreen production flow: Pre-press; Printing and Post-Printing (mockup, typon, matrix, printing, drying, screen recovery)
4.2.6. Security and protection

• - Practical work - 70.0%
• - Frequency - 30.0%

• - Practical assignments - 100.0%

NAO

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