Acetate+etchings

Students were required to produce a dry point etchings during the semester. The theme for the task was self portraiture with the students using a photograph of themselves as the starting point. The art element of line was to be used critically in the design and careful consideration for the use of the positive and negative space were major considerations during the design phase.

Acetate was used as the plate and etching tools were carefully used to scratch thick and thin lines, creating outlined areas, detail and patterns in the designs.

Students experimented with different paper types to print onto and then hand coloured a number of designs to enhance the visual effect.

At all times students were required to consider the 'expression' captured in their self portrait and consider how pattern and colour could be used to enhance the expressive qualities within the piece.