Photo etching: the basics

Prepare a photographic and hand drawn collage artwork to be etched into a metal plate-Create a copy in the positive of your artwork onto acetate for photomechanical transfer to photo-plate-Produce an etching in printmaking using a simple photo-etching method-Explore inking up and printing your etched plate to produce prints on paper.

All basic materials are provided.

Examples of the medium will be shown and explained. Procedures will be demonstrated as you begin the process of plate making and printing. Practical application of the process with one to one and group guidance from the tutor .