Unit Award Scheme
76089 INTRODUCTION TO DRYPOINT PRINTING
In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have | Evidence needed | |
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experienced | ||
| 1 | taking part in a discussion on drypoint techniques | Summary sheet |
| 2 | looking at a minimum of three examples of drypoint print | Summary sheet |
demonstrated the ability to | ||
| 3 | select a suitable surface to etch on, eg acetate, drypoint card, coated cardboard | Summary sheet |
| 4 | identify a suitable design to transfer to the surface to be etched | Summary sheet |
| 5 | identify a suitable implement to make marks on the surface to be etched, eg a needle, a dry point needle, a knitting needle | Summary sheet |
| 6 | select an appropriate surface to print on,eg paper, fabric | Summary sheet |
| 7 | transfer the selected image to the etching surface using an appropriate technique, eg carbon paper, tracing paper, freehand drawing | Summary sheet |
| 8 | use an etching tool to follow the lines of the image and break the etching surface | Summary sheet |
| 9 | correctly ink up the etched surface and clean off excess ink in preparation to print | Summary sheet |
| 10 | create a proof print to check that the levels of ink are correct | Summary sheet |
| 11 | produce a printed image | Student completed work |
| 12 | evaluate own work through discussion. | Summary sheet |
All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet
Approved 5 August 2016Level - Level One