Printmaking Class
Visual Arts
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A practical course in printmaking techniques for beginners and advanced learners, offering hands-on experience in a communal art workshop environment. Delivered as a weekly class at the Dunedin School of Art.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin School of Art, P Block, Dunedin
It will take a total of 8 weeks
This course requires 2 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand technical printmaking processes
Learners will become familiar with core printmaking techniques and materials, and refine their ability to use them effectively.
Develop a process-based creative strategy
Learners will understand how material and technical decisions inform artistic intention in printmaking.
Create original artwork
Learners will plan, develop, and produce original artwork using printmaking methods.
What You're Signing Up For
The Printmaking class teaches a process-based approach to making art, covering technical aspects of printmaking. It explores how the processes and functions inform artistic strategy and how the medium or technique serves as a means to realise creative ideas. The class supports both beginners and experienced printmakers, with facilitated, self-directed options. Students will learn individually or as a group as required and benefit from the communal workshop structure.
Course Content
- Introduction to printmaking processes and materials
- Technical instruction in printmaking techniques as project requires
- Guided and self-directed practical work
- Work in a communal, sociable studio environment
- Health and safety in the printmaking studio
- Project-based art creation
- Discussion of artistic ideas and strategies
- Opportunities to purchase and use specialist print papers and materials
What you need to know first
Suitable for both beginners and those with previous printmaking experience. Learners under 16 require parental consent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Visual Arts
Creative Industries
Future employment opportunities might be
Artist
Printmaker
Community Arts Participant
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.