Program Overview

Introduction to Drawing & Printmaking 1 Unit

The Drawing & Printmaking 1 unit introduces students to the techniques of drawing and printmaking as processes of enquiry and creation. Students will learn about the technical and material possibilities of both mediums and how to use a studio as both a site and tool of production.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Drawing & Printmaking 1
• Unit code: FSD112
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Arts and Society
• Discipline: Arts
• Coordinator: Doctor Jan Hogan
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Introductory

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Availability

• Location: Hobart, Launceston
• Study period: Semester 1
• Attendance options: On-campus
• Available to: Domestic students, International students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 1
• Start date: 23/2/2026
• Census date: 17/3/2026
• WW date: 20/4/2026
• End date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Employ tools, materials and techniques in drawing and printmaking media
• Develop strategies to produce a suite of creative art works to respond to a brief
• Communicate and document your working processes and historical and theoretical contexts
• Work collaboratively, constructively, and respectfully within group and individual learning contexts including demonstration of WH&S knowledge

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,020.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,972.00

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

• FSD111
• FSD153
• FSR111

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: On Campus (Hobart and Launceston) Weekly Workshops (3 hours) Plus an additional 7 hours engagement with unit content and self-directed learning per week
• Assessment:
  • Drawing & printmaking work in response to a brief (20%)
  • Formal analysis (30%)
  • Final project, folio and support work including journal and artist statement (50%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable, View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

• Required: Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes