Introduction to Printmaking: Monotype, Linocut and Drypoint

In this course you will be introduced to Relief and Intaglio techniques, exploring processes such as linocut, monotype, and drypoint.

You will gain essential practical skills for producing printed images in a printmaking studio and examine key printmakers who have used printmaking as a powerful form of expression.

Teaching takes place in specialist print workshop, with support from your teacher through demonstrations, one-to-one guidance, group discussions, and critiques. Access to an internet-connected device is required.

You will be taught in specialist art and design studios and through practical demonstrations, one-to-one tuition, group discussions and critiques.

Learners are responsible for purchasing their own materials. You may be required to bring some materials to your first, and subsequent classes. Learn more about the materials required for this course here. Please do not purchase any materials until your course is confirmed to run. You will require access to a device with an internet connection.

Any recommended reading will be advised by the course teacher once the course is confirmed to run. You will require access to a computer or other device with internet connection.

Learning in this course is hands-on, and your skills will develop through practice, discovery, and engagement with materials and techniques.  

If you have fully engaged with all the learning activities and have attended regularly, by the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Demonstrate competence in Relief and Intaglio printmaking (linocut, monotype, and drypoint) through the creation of original prints
• Apply an understanding of printmaking as a creative medium by analysing the practices of key artists, reflecting on their influence, and evaluating your own and others’ work
• Enhance your transferable skills in problem-solving and creative thinking by experimenting with materials, processes, and visual ideas in response to technical and conceptual challenges. 

This course is for those who have little or no experience in printmaking.

This course is ideal for learners with a passion for creative exploration, who enjoy making and have an interest in hands-on artistic processes. It will particularly appeal to those who wish to see their mark-making transformed into print, or to integrate printmaking into textiles, book arts, or mixed-media projects. A curiosity to experiment and a readiness to express ideas visually will be strongly encouraged throughout.

We welcome all and are committed to fostering a positive culture and sense of community among learners and staff. We expect learners to treat others with dignity and respect. Learners must be aged 16+.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let us know so that we can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Wherever possible, we mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy.

Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services who will signpost appropriate local sources of support.

This course is suitable for participants with no prior experience.

This course welcomes those with a vivid imagination and enthusiasm for creative exploration. This hands-on course requires no formal background in art or design.

There is no recommended reading with this course; however, your course teacher will guide you to relevant sources.

Reading, listening and communication skills are essential. You must be comfortable learning in English. You will need basic digital skills, such as using a computer and navigating a website, to access the learning materials.

Booking is available until 23:59 the day before the course start date, unless the course is full or cancelled.