Techniques for the Creation, Preservation, and Restoration of Original Graphic Art Matrices

TEACHING UNIT 1. ARTISTIC RELIEF PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES

Characteristics of relief printing. The relief printing workshop. Creating the image on the woodcut plate. Woodcut. Linocut. Color.

TEACHING UNIT 2. ARTISTIC INTRAVAGINAL PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES

Characteristics of intaglio printing. Principles of intaglio printing and its graphic effects. Physical aspects. Chemical aspects. Technological aspects. The intaglio printmaking studio. Drawing the intaglio plate. Creating the image on the intaglio plate. Direct intaglio techniques. Indirect intaglio techniques. Additive processes. Materials and techniques. Types of intaglio plates. Color. Creating plates by combining different techniques. Plate protection systems: silvering and chromium plating.

TEACHING UNIT 3. ARTISTIC PLANOGRAPHIC PROCESS

Characteristics of Lithography. The Lithographic Workshop. Types of Plates, Fundamental Differences Between Them. Principles of the Lithographic Process. The Lithographic Stone. Metal Lithography. Graphic effects of lithography. Creating the image on the lithographic plate. Color lithography. Lithographic techniques.

TEACHING UNIT 4. ARTISTIC PERMEOGRAPHIC PROCESS

Characteristics of screen printing. Principles of screen printing and its graphic effects. Physical aspects. Chemical aspects. Technological aspects. The screen printing studio. Types of screens. Direct techniques for creating images on the screen. Indirect techniques for creating images on the screen. Color screen printing.

TEACHING UNIT 5. APPLICATION OF TECHNIQUES TO AN ORIGINAL GRAPHIC ART PROJECT

Analysis of the project and the sketch. Adaptation of processes and techniques for creating printing plates. Problem-solving. The image. Conducting test prints to verify the accuracy of the printing plate.

TEACHING UNIT 6. EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES APPLICABLE TO THE CREATION OF MATRICES

Contemporary experimentation; material, functional, and aesthetic aspects. New techniques for creating molds. Research process. Sources of information. Publications (magazines, digital publications, subscriptions).

TEACHING UNIT 7. SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING GRAPHIC ART MATRICES

The Workshop and Safety. Chemicals Used in the Workshop. Safe Work Procedures for Creating Intaglio Plates. (acid booths) Safe Work Procedures for Creating Woodcut Plates. Safe work procedures for producing lithographic plates. Safe work procedures for producing screen-printing plates.

TRAINING UNIT 2. CREATING DIGITAL AND PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES IN ARTWORK TEACHING UNIT 1. DIGITAL TECHNIQUES FOR CREATING PRINTING PLATES FOR GRAPHIC ARTWORK

Characteristics of Digital Images. The Study of Digital Printmaking. Creating Digital Images from Originals, Sketches, and Designs. Possibilities for Creating and Manipulating Digital Images: - Image retouching. Color, blurring, blending, cloning. Computer software for digitizing and processing images. Color image processing. Image management. Monitor and printer calibration. Obtaining and checking proofs. Typography.

TEACHING UNIT 2. PHOTOMECHANICS APPLIED TO THE PRODUCTION OF MATRICES FOR ORIGINAL GRAPHIC WORKS

Characteristics of photogravure. The photomechanical workshop. Organization. Maintenance. Basic principles. Photomechanical processes. Emulsions. Processing. The original. Creation of photolithographs. Selection and use of materials for creating photolithographs. Adjusting the photolithograph. Preparation for exposure. Assembling the print.

TRAINING UNIT 3. PRESERVATION, RECOVERY, AND REPRODUCTION OF MATRICES TEACHING UNIT 1. PRESERVATION AND RECOVERY OF MATRICES

Analysis of the matrices. Agents that damage the matrix. Cleaning and preservation of the matrix. Physical treatments for matrix restoration: processes and materials. Chemical treatments for matrix restoration. Process documentation.

LESSON UNIT 2. MATRIX DUPLICATION

The Need for and Use of Plate Duplication. Photomechanical Techniques for Plate Duplication. Manual Techniques for Plate Duplication. Color in Plate Duplication.

TEACHING UNIT 3. SELECTION AND PREPARATION OF MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS

Behavior of the matrix depending on the material: resistance to light, heat, moisture, insects, acidity, and solvents: Conservation materials. Selection of materials based on the techniques used to create the container. Criteria for selecting materials: type, quality, durability, elasticity, color, and others. Material preparation procedures. Packaging and archiving of matrices.