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VISUAL ART - PRINTMAKING
Graphic art is the term applied to the act of printmaking
and drawing. The term includes the trades of lithography,
engraving and etching, where impressions are printed from
various kinds of blocks, plates and screens. In the traditional
printing processes that are used, the personal influence and
technique of the artist play a large role. Graphic art can
also serve as a good base for learners who would like to study
graphic design after school.
Grade 10: Learners are primarily introduced to techniques
such as monoprint, lino, woodcutting and wood engravings.
A combination of collage and printing processes is addressed.
Learners are also guided to work across disciplines and to
have knowledge of the interaction between the idea and the
process.
Grade 11: Learners' technical skills are developed further.
Grade 12: Learners' technical skills are developed further,
and they are encouraged to develop in a specific area. Technical
aspects are evaluated and the use of screen-printing processes
in combination with other printing processes is encouraged.
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