Sector-specific

Graphic and Visual Art Techniques for Original Graphic Works

Graphic Arts 35 hours

Introduction

Training in «Graphic and Visual Art Techniques for Original Graphic Works» is an educational programme focusing on the the development of the artistic and technical skills required to create original graphic works. Throughout this training programme, you will explore various techniques of graphic and visual expression, such as the drawing, painting, printmaking and lithography, with the aim of creating unique works of art. You will also learn to experiment with materials and techniques, and to develop your own visual language, and to create works that reflect their personal artistic vision. The course encourages creativity, originality and mastery of tools and processes artistic skills required for the production of original graphic works.

Objectives

  • To master artistic techniques of graphic and visual expression.

  • Develop a a personal and creative visual language.

  • Create works significant original graphs.

  • To experiment with materials and techniques artistic.

  • To promote originality in the production of visual works.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. MATERIALS AND MEDIA FOR GRAPHIC EXPRESSION IN ORIGINAL GRAPHIC WORKS

    Graphic design tools.
    Brackets.
    Ensuring that tools and support are appropriate for the various tasks.
    Dry and wet drawing techniques.

TEACHING UNIT 2. GRAPHIC AND VISUAL EXPRESSION TECHNIQUES FOR CREATING SKETCHES FOR ORIGINAL GRAPHIC WORKS

    The line as an element that shapes the image.
    The constructive, descriptive and expressive qualities of the line.
    Techniques for representing the line and its language: awareness, movement, space; Line: continuous, discontinuous, strokes, variations, rhythms, thicknesses.
    Tone and texture in line art; graphic techniques for rendering.
    Line and graphic reproduction.
    The stain as an element that shapes the image.
    Line and spot.
    The point.
    Graphical and spatial representation systems.
    Additive and subtractive concepts.
    Colours in graphic design, planning and technique.
    Application of new technologies.

TEACHING UNIT 3. ANALYSIS OF IMAGE STRUCTURE

    Basic elements of visual and plastic language.
    Organisation of elements in two-dimensional space.
    Organisation of elements in three-dimensional space.
    Colour in graphic representation. Constructive, descriptive and expressive qualities of colour.
    Elements specific to the graphic.

TEACHING UNIT 4. APPLICATION OF VISUAL ART ELEMENTS

    Planning the plastic process. Starting points and preliminary considerations.
    Adapting the sketch to the specific requirements of the project.
    Use of the guidelines set out in the Original Graphic Work project: Development of sketches and rough drafts.
    Presentation of the final image, simulating the finished work as faithfully as possible.
    Archive of the generated images.
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