Photointaglio experimental

advanced course after having taken part in Tiefdruck 1

(or having recent experience with Intaglio printing and with Aquatint )

content:

introduction into the history and development of photoetching.

Basic technical instruction to transform an idea (image) into a photointaglio print.

impartment of basic techniques to produce printing plates .

application of the plate in the printing process.

source material is f.ex. photographical material or drawing and painting sources you wish to transform phototechnically.

If there is time left you are very welcome to an experimental approach , and to combine  photointaglio  with other printing techniques.

basics of photoshop are necessary

practical knowledge of basic intaglio printing techniques are necessary ( Tiefdruck 1)

aim: 

by applying  techniques during the practical workshop you should be able to comprehend analytically  and practically the processes of photointaglio at the end of the term.

Presentation of 2 to 3 Photoetchings in small edition at the end of the term

1st date is obligatory (prelimimary discussion) : Friday 3rd March 2023, 10:30 - 11:45 h

after that : Fridays  10 h - 13 h or 14 - 17 h by personal arrangement

Please note: limitation to 6 participants per Semester! It´s obligatory to turn up if you have signed up !

you will receive a positive or negative reply  of  your registration as soon as registration period is  over or when the course is booked out.