College of Fine Arts | The University of New South Wales - Sydney - Australia

Designing with Letterpress | The College of Fine Arts

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Media Experience, Graphics Media 2,2nd year, 2005.

Designing with Letterpress - SC0209

Class Vacancy: 2 places available
Session: Spring
Class Dates:    Sep 2, 2008  -  Oct 21, 2008
Class Time: Tuesday from 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Room Location: F119  
Number of Weeks: 8
Total Teaching Hours: 20 hrs
Cost: $365 / $300 conc

Description

N O T E :  The above dates are correct.  They have been changed from the original brochure.
For this course only we have extended applications deadline to  August 22. 




Explore traditional and experimental methods of designing and printing with letterpress.

Letterpress is a traditional form of print-design manufacture that transfers the inked surface of raised wood and metal letters to paper on a hand press. Students will explore the contemporary applications of this method, and the allure of the handmade in current graphic design practices. Students are invited to experiment with the use of letterforms to create typographic imagery, and the capacity through letterpress to print letterforms on non-conventional materials, in the aid of printing their own booklet of letterpress designs.


Application Form available on  How to Apply

Tutor:

Jesse O'Neill B.Des(Hons)

Tutor Information:

Jesse O'Neill has worked as a designer across areas of product design, printmedia, retail and museums, and has an article accepted for publication in 2007 from the Australian Graphic Design Association. Jesse has participated in group exhibitions in Australia for the Design Institute of Australia and the Historic Houses Trust and in the Netherlands.

Materials Required:

Read the General Information on Material Suppliers page.

MATERIALS LIST for this course
Please check this information for updates, closer to the commencement date.

COFA TO SUPPLY
Burtcher's paper/ News print white 760x1020mm 48.8gsm

STUDENTS TO SUPPLY:
Paper for printing (discuss with teacher)
drawing materials (pens, pencils, etc.)
disposable gloves

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