This course will cover theoretical and practical aspects of producing a fine art print. The theoretical component will deal with the context in which artists produce prints; describing the contemporary world in which rapidly developing technology has provided the means of producing multiple, repeatable images very easily via the photocopier, fax machine and computer printer. The basic differences between a 'reproduction', a commercial printed image and a 'fine art print' will be discussed, and the conventions of annotating and numbering a printed edition will be covered. The practical component will enable the student to become familiar with some of the fine art printing techniques, such as etching, relief, lithography and screen print through studying the work of a selection of Australian printmakers and techniques demonstrated. Students will have the opportunity to produce a print using one of the above mediums and to mount and document it appropriately.

Note: Lecture/seminar/workshop.