Printmaking: Acid Etching Skill Set
Working in our purpose-built printmaking studio, you will learn how to safely prepare, etch and print intaglio plates. Whether you are a hobby artist, school teacher, art technician or established creative practitioner, this course offers an opportunity to explore a new medium, strengthen your technical skills and expand your creative practice.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 1, 2027
How On campus
Discover the art of acid etching
Explore the history of acid etching and take inspiration from influential historical and contemporary artists as you learn to create your own original prints. Whether you are new to printmaking or looking to expand your existing artistic skills, this course will help you build confidence, experiment with different techniques and develop your creative ideas.
Working in our purpose-built printmaking studio, you will learn how to safely prepare, etch and print intaglio plates. You will gain practical experience with at least three printmaking techniques, including hard-ground line etching, aquatint, soft-ground etching and drypoint additions.
Throughout the course, you will explore the work of significant etchers, experiment with mark-making and discover how different techniques can bring your ideas to life. With guidance and support from practising artist-lecturers, you will develop your own artistic approach and create a small series of original prints.
Whether you are a hobby artist, school teacher, art technician or established creative practitioner, this course offers an opportunity to explore a new medium, strengthen your technical skills and expand your creative practice.
- Safely prepare, etch, ink and print intaglio plates using acid-etching processes
- Apply a range of printmaking techniques, including hard-ground line etching, aquatint, soft-ground etching, drypoint additions and chine-collé
- Operate printmaking presses and produce proofs of your work
- Apply studio safety procedures and safe handling practices
- Experiment with different techniques and approaches to achieve creative effects
- Identify and draw inspiration from influential historical and contemporary etchers
- Develop and produce a small series of original prints
- Document your experiments and creative process
- Refine your work through proofing, evaluation and technical problem-solving
I have the following attributes:
- Creative and curious
- Willing to experiment and try new techniques
- Patient and persistent
- Good attention to detail
- Open to new ideas and inspiration
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Safety-conscious and responsible
- Receptive to feedback and willing to learn
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Semester 1, 2027
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $195.20 | $130.00 | $325.20 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| CUAPRI211 Develop printmaking skills | $195.20 | $130.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Short courses are non-accredited and differ from the information above regarding accredited qualifications. Full payment is required at the time of booking. Please review the applicable fees, terms and conditions before enrolling.
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