Program Overview

Introduction to the Drawing & Printmaking 2A Unit

The Drawing & Printmaking 2A unit, coded as FSD216, is an intermediate-level course offered by the University of Tasmania. This unit explores the concept of ground as both a site for exploration and a support for expression, focusing on practical exercises and projects that enhance methods, concepts, and practical skills in drawing and printmaking.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Drawing & Printmaking 2A
• Unit Code: FSD216
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Arts and Society, Creative and Performing Arts
• Discipline: Arts
• Coordinator: Doctor Jan Hogan
• Availability as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Intermediate

Sustainable Development Goals

The unit aligns with specific UN Sustainable Development Goals, though the exact goals are not specified in the provided context.

Availability and Location

The unit is available in:

• Hobart: Semester 1, On-campus
• Launceston: Semester 1, On-campus

Key Dates

For Semester 1, 2026:

• Start Date: 23/2/2026
• Census Date: 17/3/2026
• WW Date (Withdrawal without academic penalty): 20/4/2026
• End Date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Explore and evaluate diverse approaches to conceptual and practical experimentation in drawing and printmaking media.
• Critically discuss their own and others' work in relation to broader contexts and discourse.
• Respond to and interpret a brief through guided inquiry.
• 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

• Prerequisites: FSD112 Drawing and Printmaking 1 or FSD111 Drawing 1 or FSR111 Printmaking 1
• Mutual Exclusions: FSD214 and FSR214

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

• Task 1: One resolved work in response to a brief (20%)
• Task 2: Presentation of project proposal (30%)
• Task 3: Final project, folio, and support work including journal and artist statement (50%)

Textbooks

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