Printmaking - Evening

• Demonstration and an introduction to process, a brief look into the history of etching.
• Finding Inspiration, mood boards/ sketchbook, choosing and planning idea.
• Drawing visually identifying starting points for etching.
• Learn how a printmaker takes notes through developmental stages and its importance.
• Plate preparation, learn the correct way to clean and prep your etching plates.
• Application and an understanding of different etching grounds and approaches.
• Building of tone with etching times, stopping out and re-etching.
• Use of aquatint and how to achieve certain techniques.
• Proof printing through the developmental stages and further plate development.
• Learn of to add colour, using coloured inks, chine collé or collage to achieve the result you desire.
• Paper Registration as well as an understanding of the types of printmaking paper.
• Printing an edition for the final print in a professional manner.
• Signing an edition, learn the Printmaker’s way to sign, edition and number your prints.

• Art and Design
• Printmaking

• NC Art & Design (if you have the required qualifications or relevant experience)

• No formal entry requirements

Course places are only secured after payment/funding has been arranged.

As per the College Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, tuition fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances. Refer to our Tuition Fee Refund and Withdrawal Procedure on the College website.

Student Paying

Fees of less than £150 must be paid in full. Payment by instalment is available, provided the course fee is £150 or greater. You can access a direct debit form here.

Instalments must be paid via direct debit over a 4-month period and an initial 30% deposit is required in order to secure your place. You will not be able to apply online if paying by direct debit please contact Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk.

Employer Paying

If your employer is paying for your tuition fees, an Employers Agreement Form or letter from your employer must be submitted prior to or on enrolment. You can access the Employer Agreement Form here. We ask that you complete the Employer Agreement Form and return via email to -eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk