Class Image and Printing I

Through the development of practical exercises (duly supported by the presentation and discussion of more theoretical issues), this UC promotes an atmosphere of an experimental workshop, enhancing the acquisition/development of technical skills in the fields of color, composition and printing, as also human skills in sharing, respect and collaboration.

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Color (optical/sensory phenomenon; primary and secondary colors, clean and dirty, cold and warm; color systems (CMYK, RGB, direct color, PANTONE); color atmospheres; color contrasts; color as a cultural/symbolic element (chromatic illustration exercise).   Printing: . Letterpress. Characteristics and applicability of the technology. Composition and printing exercises. Editorial project.  . Silkscreen. Historical and cultural context. Technique and procedures: Photolith design and preparation (separation of colors through digital and manual means), sensitization of the serigraphic frame, engraving and opening of the design, color tuning, printing the proofs on paper and cleaning the serigraphic frames. Practical exercise. . Linocut. Historical and cultural context followed by practical exercise.

Active participation by experimentation, using the materials and techniques available at the DELLI Office Crafitng a publication as a consolidation of learning techniques and work methods. Use of different resources: scientific articles, books, slides, film, objects and materials, study visits, capable of, on the one hand, providing theoretical support and, on the other hand, clarifying and motivating students for the contents and exercises/projects.   

  . Demoratti, D.; Komurky, J.; Bendandi, L. (2018). Mestres da Serigrafia. G.G. . Itten, J. (2004). Art de la Couleur. Dessain et Tolra . Jury, David (2004). Letterpress. The allure of the handmade. Mies: Rotovision. . Kandinsky, W. (2006). Ponto, Linha e Plano. Lisboa: Edições 70. . Kinsey, A. (1979). Serigrafia. Lisboa: Editorial Presença. . Kitching, A. (2016). Alan Kitching: A Life in Letterpress. Londres: Laurence King. . Olivia, C. e Catafal, J. (2003). A Gravura. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa. . Pastoureau, M. (2014). Preto: História de uma Cor. Lisboa: Orfeu Negro. . Pastoureau, M. (1997). Dicionário das cores do nosso tempo. Simbólica e Sociedade. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa. . Masereel, F. (2018). Idée. Les Éditions Martin de Halleux.