Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
Copper engraving6306/2803/2223/1/25
Study guide

Copper engraving

6306/2803/2223/1/25
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 2
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Printmaking within Fine Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Printmaking within Fine Arts
  • Bridging Programme Visual Arts
  • Preparatory Programme Visual Arts
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 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: Gils Lou
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: 31.10.2022 ()
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 90,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

BA2 - The student has the necessary knowledge, skills and insights regarding material, form, action, concepts, function and contents of the chosen medi
The student can prepare a copper engraving.
The student can translate a design into the specific language of the copper engraving.
The student knows the basic concepts of gravure and can put them into practice at beginners' level.
BA5 - When developing his/her personal visual language the students starts from a searching and reflective attitude when developing one's own visual language.
The student can carry out preparatory research into the design and concrete possibilities of the burins and the plate.

Course content

Main goal is to create an artistic image within the specific language of copper engraving.

Study material (text): Mandatory

Burin and copperplates

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis45,00 hours
  • Description: Demonstration + design discussion + Technical engraving support + Printing support
Work time outside of contact hours45,00 hours
  • Description: Artistic Practicum (Autonomous study)

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearArtistic practical assessment100,00

Evaluation (text)

Permanent evaluation and show/control moments during the academical year

Semester 1: A first directional jury after the ending of semester 1

Semester 2: A final jury after the ending of semester 2