Screen Printing and Zine Making for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

Description

Join an immersive, hands-on course in the art of screen printing, bookbinding, and zine-making that combines technical skills with creative expression. You’ll dive into bold screen printing techniques, mastering how to layer colours and textures on paper and fabric for striking, multi-dimensional prints and channel these skills into creating your own zine (a small-batch, personal publication that brings together print, storytelling, collage, and typography) to tell a unique story. This course celebrates creativity, collaboration, and experimentation, creating a space where you’ll bring your ideas to life alongside other passionate learners. Generating striking designs for your portfolio, this course is ideal for the next generation of ambitious designers and will guide you through every stage of the process; from initial design concepts to the final, hand-bound zine and gently challenge you creatively. By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with your own collection of vibrant prints and a fully realised, custom-made zine, along with the skills and confidence to continue exploring self-expression through print and design. Immerse yourself in the world of graphic design and screen printing in this hands-on, creative course. You’ll be encouraged to think creatively during your time at NTU, gaining technical skills based on a design brief around a current social, political or environmental issue. You’ll gain valuable experience creating unique prints, learning the essentials of design, and understanding the process behind storytelling in visual formats. By the end of the course, you will have created a complete, self-designed zine and a professionally bound book showcasing your work—a tangible portfolio that reflects your personal style and newfound skills. During this course, you will: • Learn how to screen print on paper and fabric using a handbench and line table. • Explore different techniques for transferring your designs and play with layering colours and textures to bring your ideas to life. • Discover the essential principles of good graphic design, typography, and layout. • Develop storytelling and narrative skills, discovering how to convey narratives visually. • Experiment with multiple printmaking techniques, exploring various ways to create and refine your work. • Get hands-on experience layering, understanding colour separation, and print variations. • Gain hands-on experience in bookbinding, covering essential techniques to produce visually stunning and professional-quality books. • Select materials, prepare pages, and bind them to create a unique zine. You’ll also go on the hunt for inspiration with trips to the Dizzy Ink studio and Notts Zine Library, offering you a behind-the-scenes look at professional design studios and a chance to explore zines from artists around the world. By the end of this course, you will leave with a rich portfolio of skills and projects that showcase your creativity and technical ability. You will have developed a deep understanding of screen printing, bookbinding, and zine-making, giving you the confidence to continue these practices independently. Beyond technical skills, you’ll have gained an understanding of storytelling, narrative design, and layout principles of graphic design, empowering you to create visually compelling and meaningful works. You will leave with a custom-made zine that you have conceptualised, designed, printed, and bound, an impressive testament to your artistic growth.

What's included in the price?

The course is designed to give you a real experience of university life, make new friends who share similar interests and develop your portfolio so that ultimately, you can make an informed decision about your future. This course builds practical skills and a portfolio; previous students have gone on to study and work within in graphic design, publishing, printmaking, and creative industries, positioning you for roles that value craftsmanship and visual storytelling. This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus. Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. All your materials and equipment will be provided, but you may also want to bring with you: • Any specific materials you wish to experiment with, such as speciality paper or fabric. • A sketchbook or notebook for ideas and notes. • Any personal images or inspiration for your zine content. • Comfortable clothing that can withstand some ink or paint spills. On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

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