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Visit the website Visual Art: Introduction to Linocut and Woodblock Techniques and complete the following steps:
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Micro-credential Summary:
In this self-paced, online micro-credential you will be introduced to the techniques used to create successful lino or woodblock reduction prints. Visual Art: Introduction to Linocut and Woodblock Techniques offers step-by-step instruction to support your creation of successful reduction prints using a lino or woodblock matrix.
Printmaking materials are not supplied.
Required materials to complete this micro credential:
Relief inks:
1 X Water-based block printing ink – Yellow (Derivan Block Ink Tube Set recommended)
1 X Water-based block printing ink – Crimson
1 X Water-based block printing ink – Pthalo Blue.
1 X Water-based block printing ink – White.
1 X Water-based block printing ink – Black.
(Derivan Block Ink Tube Set recommended)
Or
1 X Water-based block printing medium/extender, 250 ml, if you already have artist's or student acrylic paint colours.
Other tools and resources:
2 X lino tile (30 cm X 30 cm, Silkcut lino recommended)
20 x 110 gsm, acid-free cartridge paper.
1 X Awagami Hosho paper (optional)
1 X Speedball 4" Soft Roller 1" diameter.
1 X Baren - Bamboo, Large, 4’’ diameter (or similar).
1 X 3- 5 Piece Lino Cutting Set.
1 X pencil.
1 X plastic eraser, sketch pad or sketch paper.
1 X sheet of carbon paper.
1 x bar of Solvo soap.
1 x small box disposable rubber gloves.
1 x apron.
1 x Bench hook or rubber, non-slip mat. (optional)
Soft cotton rags.
(approx. $150-$250).
This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Learning Outcomes:
- Use and adapt a creative process that incorporates design concepts and relief printmaking techniques to produce a small edition of fine art, relief prints
- Demonstrate knowledge required to produce a limited edition of lino or woodblock prints.
Assessment: Online Quiz
Fee: $180
Duration: 18 hours
Intakes: Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.
There are no specific entry requirements to enrol in this micro-credential, however, it is designed for anyone wishing to understand the safe use of beach mobility equipment.
You do not have to be a CQUniversity student to undertake this micro-credential.
Study Mode: Online
Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:
Outcomes: Students completing this short course will develop the skills and knowledge to produce a three-colour lino reduction print.
Career Opportunities/Occupations: Skills and knowledge developed in this short course can be used to support the activities of a visual artist operating as a sole trader.
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Course Enquiries: CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au