Visual Art - The Art of Paper & Print

The Art of Paper & Print is an introductory course into several ways to make Prints. This 8 week practical course will explore drawing and the creative possibilities of transposing drawings into mono-prints and relief-prints. The Laneway Studio now has a geared printing press - so come along, get inky and explore the fascinating processes of Printmaking.

What you will learn to:

• Develop an idea visually across a variety of media
• Transfer your initial drawing to a plate
• Distinguish positive and negative space
• Use tools to cut your image out
• Safely use a printing press
• Relief and intaglio techniques

Entry Requirements

• There are no formal entry requirements for this skill set
• To enhance the quality of learning, students can only enrol in a single skill set at any given time and can explore each skill set just once.
• Learners must not have successfully completed more than one unit of competency attached to this course listed under Units of Study Required for this Skill Set

Course Duration & Hours

• Classes are delivered face to face
• 8 days of classroom onsite learning 9:30am – 3:30pm
• 8 weeks in the classroom
• Delivery location: Laneway Studio, Mullumbimby Campus

Course Fees

Course Fees are fully subsidised for eligible students:

• ACE Program Fee: $0* - most NSW residents are eligible for this subsidised fee!
• Full Fee: $500

We kindly remind students that a $100 cancellation fee will apply only to those who do not attend any sessions of the Skill Sets course, and we encourage timely communication if any unforeseen circumstances prevent attendance.

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

*Student eligibility for ACE Program fee

To be eligible for government subsidised training through the ACE Program, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or a New Zealand; and
• Live or work in New South Wales; and
• Be aged 15 years or older;
• No longer be at school or equivalent; and
• Provide the College with your USI at the time of enrolment (admin staff can assist you in obtaining a USI); and
• Have not successfully completed the units listed under '**Assessments are made against units of competency' for this course.** Refer to the top of this page.

For more information or to find out if your are eligible for the $0 fee call our office on 02 6684 3374.

What to Bring

• Pen and paper
• Own lunch and refreshments
• Enthusiasm!

Additional Costs

You may need to purchase some art materials (e.g. a journal to collage into or an A3 pad of quality drawing paper, Exacto knife for fine cutting, paper scissors. glue (i.e. a GluStick - Bostik or Uhu, Montmatre Gel Medium Matt or Fluid Matt Medium or Modge Podge). If you don't currently have art supplies, or are uncertain what you may want to work with, the tutor will introduce you to various options at the first class. Students can then choose to buy the supplies they particularly want to use.

USI

From the 1st of January 2015, any student enrolling in an Accredited Training course will be required to obtain a USI. The USI helps to keep your training records and results together in an online account which is controlled by you. You can logon to the "USI website":http://usi.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx and follow the simple instructions online to create your USI. This then needs to be provided to the College at the time of enrolment.

Important Information

Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will be your receipt and inform you of the dates, time and venue of your course, it will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you. Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.

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