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Intaglio 16242/2114/2122/1/13
Study guide

Intaglio 1

6242/2114/2122/1/13
Academic year 2021-22
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 1
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Printmaking within Fine Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Printmaking within Fine Arts
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Vanbrabant Stijn
Other teaching staff: Eyckermans Barthold
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Semester 1 + Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 31.10.2021 ()
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 270,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

BA1 - The student has the necessary artistic skills to design and/or realize a personal project within the broad spectrum of the visual arts under supervision.
The student knows the principles of gravure.
BA2 - The student has the necessary knowledge, skills and insights regarding material, form, action, concepts, function and contents of the chosen medi
The student masters at beginners' level the skills of printing (gravure).
The student can prepare an etching plate and paper.
The student can set up an image on the plate.
The student can design a preliminary study for etching at beginner level.
The student knows the principles of gravure.

Course content

By using a large number of small intaglios the student obtains experience in using the etching needle on copperplate. The student walks through the different fases of the etching process and gains experience in all the aspects of intaglio.

Study material (text): Mandatory

Basic material (etching needle, burnishing tool, varnish) sketchbooks and drawing material. Printmaking papers.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis116,00 hours
Artistic praxis154,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearArtistic praxis100,00

Evaluation (text)

Continuous evaluation based on various presentation and control moments during the year, concluded with an end evaluation at the end of the academic year.