Overview
Key facts
Working with both autographic and photographic positives, you'll learn how to produce photo-etchings with incredible tonal range, rich dark blacks, smooth tonal transitions and very fine detail. You'll have the opportunity to develop your plate further by incorporating the various etching techniques available in the workshop.
You'll be guided in translating your ideas through print and encouraged to debate the role of printmaking in a contemporary context. A critical assessment of image making will play a fundamental role in the course.University College London (UCL)'s Photo Etching (Summer School Short Course) course runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm each day. You'll have the option of attending extra-curricular events such as talks and exhibitions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- digital workflow and image preparation
- crafting and printing the digital positive
- plate preparation and exposure
- etching and proofing
- calibrating the printed proof versus the digital image
- printing techniques
- further platemaking skills
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Photography View 39 other Short Courses in Photography in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course is suitable for beginners and those who want to refresh their knowledge of the basics.
Prior knowledge of etching and Photoshop basics would be helpful. However, the course will go over the fundamentals of both areas.
Tuition Fee
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International
400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.