This course introduces students to the basic skills and techniques of planographic print processes (either screenprinting or lithography). Students will develop technical skills and produce artworks in response to set projects across the semester. To complement the studio-based delivery, students will participate in seminars and tutorials introducing relevant conceptual, historical and contemporary contexts of print practice. Work health and safety instruction is an integral component of this course.

Students may complete this course twice for a maximum credit value of 12 units, provided they enrol in a different topic in each instance/semester. Please note that the course content, assessment structure, and reading list will change depending on the topic and the expertise of the lecturer convening the course. Please refer to the class summary for the specific term in which you wish to enrol for a detailed description.

 

Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Introduction to Screenprinting

This course introduces students to the concepts and processes of screenprinting. While there is a strong focus on acquiring studio skills students are expected to use these skills to create artworks which engage with prints specific material and conceptual qualities in relation to contemporary practice. The course is supported by lectures, group discussions and studio projects.

• Introduction to Lithography

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. identify and use basic techniques and principles appropriate to planographic print;
2. employ safe and professional studio work processes using the specialised equipment;
3. explore and evaluate the creative possibilities of materials and techniques in response to set projects; and
4. develop works that respond to contemporary [insert studio discipline here] theories and art practices.

Research-Led Teaching

Dr Deidre Brollo's research and practice seeks to situate printmaking within the broader historical and social frameworks of print culture. In so doing, it seeks to interrogate the print with reference to its logic, agency and cultural operations. This focus on the agency of the printed image (and the technology that produces and reproduces it) provides a means to investigate the vernaculars of mark-making that are specific to print, and to explore how these print languages can be understood and employed within contemporary art practice.

Field Trips

Occasional field trips may be scheduled throughout the semester.

Additional Course Costs

This Course will have a Materials Fee. The ANU School of Art & Design sources appropriate specialist materials, which are made available to students to facilitate their working effectively, efficiently and safely within our programs. The School of Art & Design is able to supply materials that don’t compromise ANU obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS), and that have been assessed as suitable for each course. The Materials Fee is payable for the School of Art & Design to supply consumables and materials that become your physical property. You can choose to pay the Materials Fee and have these materials supplied to you through the School of Art & Design, allowing you to take advantage of the GST-free bulk purchasing power of the ANU. These materials are also WHS compliant. The exact cost of the Materials Fee will be updated in the Class Summary for each semester in which the course is offered. The full policy can be read here: https://soad.cass.anu.edu.au/required-resources-and-incidental-fees 

Examination Material or equipment

Studio work and accompanying documentation must be presented physically for assessment. In addition to the physical presentation of the work students may use a laptop or tablet to present supporting material.

Required Resources

Canvas. Ensure that your details are correct as Canvas will be the primary method of communication between lecturers and students.

Students must have completed a Work Health and Safety induction approved in order to access specialist equipment and processes in the Printmedia studios.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Individual feedback in studio practice class time
• Group critique sessions
• Class discussions
• Via email if requested

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Seminar and WHS inductionDemonstration: cutting stencils and printing basics Studio practice: Zine collaboration	Independent study and participation in class activities contribute towards assessment tasks.
2	SeminarDemonstration: coating screens with emulsion, using the exposure unit and washout room.Studio practice: Project 1	Independent study and participation in class activities contribute towards assessment tasks.
3	Studio practice and feedback: Project 1Introduction to Project 2	Independent study and participation in class activities contribute towards assessment tasks.
4	Studio practice and feedback: Project 1	Independent study and participation in class activities contribute towards assessment tasks.
5	Project 2: Research Panel Presentations	Project 1 due end of week
6	Off campus class: National Gallery of Australia (NGA) Collection Study Room (to be confirmed)	Research projects due
7	SeminarStudio practice: Colour mixing and approaches to printing Introduction to Project 3	Independent study and participation in class activities contribute towards assessment tasks.
8	SeminarStudio practice: Project 3 + Digital workflow	Independent study and participation in class activities contribute towards assessment tasks.
9	Studio practice and feedback: Project 3 + Digital workflow	Independent study and participation in class activities contribute towards assessment tasks.
10	Studio practice and group critiqueParticipation in critique sessions contributes towards portfolio assessment.	Independent study and participation in class activities contribute towards assessment tasks.
11	Studio practice and group critique	Participation in critique sessions contributes towards portfolio assessment.
12	Studio practice and summative feedback	Participation in critique sessions contributes towards portfolio assessment.

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Project 1: The Unlikely Souvenir	30 %	22/08/2025	29/08/2025	1, 2, 3
Research Documentation / Oral Presentation task	20 %	29/08/2025	25/09/2025	2, 4
Portfolio of Studio Work	50 %	05/11/2025	27/11/2025	1, 2, 3, 4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Canvas’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Studio teaching time: 4 hours per week

Independent research: 6 hours per week minimum

Students are expected to engage in class exercises and studio practice, mastering skills and techniques. An adventurous, experimental, individual and technically competent approach is encouraged. Personal research is a key requirement in the development of your independent project.

Participation in the weekly classes is essential to fulfilling the learning outcomes of this course. If you cannot attend all of the scheduled classes, please consider a different course.

Examination(s)

Students will be allocated a scheduled assessment time and venue during the examination period. In addition to the presentation of physical work students may use a laptop or tablet to present supporting material.

Assessment Task 1

Project 1: The Unlikely Souvenir

Development and completion of works responding to set course tasks that indicates an understanding of the technical skills introduced in class. Include experiments, test prints and journal.

Value: 30%

Due: Week 5

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Skill in use of materials and techniques in screen-printing (LO1, 2)	The student consistently demonstrates a high level of skill in the use of screen-printing techniques and materials	The student consistently demonstrates skill in the use of screen-printing techniques and materials	The student demonstrates competence in the use of screen-printing techniques and materials	The student demonstrates limited skill in the use of screen-printing techniques and materials	Technical skills are below standard
Understand and explain connections between screen-printing techniques and concepts (LO1, 2)	The work successfully combines screen-printing materials, process, ideas and techniques to achieve effective results	The work demonstrates a competent understanding of the ways in which screen-printing materials, processes, ideas and techniques can be combined	The work demonstrates an understanding of some combinations of screen-printing materials, processes, ideas and techniques	The work demonstrates a basic understanding of limited combinations of screen-printing materials, processes, ideas and techniques	The work does not demonstrate an understanding of screen-printing materials, processes, ideas and techniques
Engage with experimental approaches to introduced studio methods (LO1, 2, 3)	The student creatively explores experimental approaches to introduced studio methods	The student explores experimental approaches to introduced studio methods	The student is developing an engagement with experimental approaches to introduced studio methods	The student has potential to develop an engagement with experimental approaches to introduced studio methods	The student does not engage with experimental approaches to introduced studio methods

Assessment Task 2

Research Documentation / Oral Presentation task

Presentation of independent research and group discussion as outlined on Canvas

Value: 20%

Due: presentations in class Week 5, written research due end of Week 6

Rubric

CRITERIA	HD	D	CR	P	F
Identify and reflect on examples of screen printing practice within contemporary art (LO2, 4)	Examples of screen-printing practice are independently identified from a range of sources. Artworks are analysed and evaluated to inform a critical reflection contextualised by a broader framework of contemporary art.	Examples of screen-printing practice are independently identified from a range of sources. Artworks are analysed and reflected on with links drawn to other contemporary artworks.	Examples of screen-printing practice are introduced to the student rather than independently identified. Artworks are described rather than analysed to form basic reflections. There is limited understanding of how examples are related to a contemporary art framework.	Examples of screen-printing practice need to be introduced to the student. Artworks are described but not reflected on. An understanding of how examples are related to a contemporary art framework is not demonstrated.	The student does not identify or reflect on examples of screen-printing practice.
Research and reflect on relevant theoretical and philosophical framework (LO2, 4)	A range of relevant material including journal articles, essays, podcasts, interviews are referenced to build a comprehensive review of the topic.	Relevant material including journal articles, essays, podcasts, interviews to explore the general topic.	The student looks only to familiar sources for theoretical material. References are unrelated to the topic.	The student is not familiar with relevant theoretical material. References are unrelated to the topic.	There is no evidence of engagement with theoretical material.
Explain research and articulate a position on a topic (LO2, 4)	The student clearly articulates their research in detail. Responses to questions indicate well-formulated positions on the topic.	The student clearly articulates broad research. Responses to questions indicate thought out positions on the topic.	The student can explain their research. Responses to questions indicate that a position on the topic is still developing.	The student can speak about their research but explanations are unclear. Responses to questions indicate an unformed position on the topic.	The presentation does not explain research.
Use academic referencing where required (LO4)	Academic referencing is used correctly.	Academic referencing is used correctly.	Academic referencing requires further attention to the style guide.	Academic referencing is inconsistent.	Academic referencing is not used.

Assessment Task 3

Portfolio of Studio Work

Development and completion of screen-prints in response to project outline that indicates an increased understanding of the technical skills covered in the course and the historical and conceptual context of your work. Include experiments, test prints and journal.

Value: 50%

Due: Examination Period

Rubric

Criteria	HD	D	CR	P	F
Skill in use of materials and techniques in screen-printing (LO1, 2, 3)	The student consistently demonstrates a high level of skill in the use of screen-printing techniques and materials	The student consistently demonstrates skill in the use of screen-printing techniques and materials	The student demonstrates competence in the use of screen-printing techniques and materials	The student demonstrates limited skill in the use of screen-printing techniques and materials	Technical skills are below standard
Understand and explain connections between screen-printing techniques and concepts (LO1, 2, 3, 4)	The work successfully combines screen-printing materials, process, ideas and techniques to achieve effective results	The work demonstrates a competent understanding of the ways in which screen-printing materials, processes, ideas and techniques can be combined	The work demonstrates an understanding of some combinations of screen-printing materials, processes, ideas and techniques	The work demonstrates a basic understanding of limited combinations of screen-printing materials, processes, ideas and techniques	The work does not demonstrate an understanding of screen-printing materials, processes, ideas and techniques
Engage with experimental approaches to introduced studio methods (LO1, 2, 3)	The student creatively explores experimental approaches to introduced studio methods	The student explores experimental approaches to introduced studio methods	The student is developing an engagement with experimental approaches to introduced studio methods	The student has potential to develop an engagement with experimental approaches to introduced studio methods	The student does not engage with experimental approaches to introduced studio methods
Create conceptually resolved works using screen-printing methodologies (LO1, 2, 3, 4)	The works produced are resolved to a high quality and are conceptually sophisticated	The works produced are resolved and are conceptually successful	The works produced are resolved with potential for further conceptual development	The works produced have limited conceptual consideration	Conceptual consideration is not evident

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

All studio work and accompanying documentation is physically presented and assessed in the weeks indicated, except where otherwise stated. Please note that in the event of implementing Covid safe work practices such as working from home, it may be necessary for student work to be documented and uploaded for remote assessment.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material. Any use of artificial intelligence must be properly referenced. Failure to properly cite use of Generative AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity.

Returning Assignments

Students will take work with them following assessment. 

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

N/A

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Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

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• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
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