Drypoint Printmaking - Etching Skill Set
Get creative, learn drypoint printmaking!
This hands-on course aims to develop your drawing and printmaking skills with focus on producing fundamental drawings from simple ideas and prints from simple design concepts. It is designed for individuals who have little or no experience in drawing and printmaking.
Overview
Campus Broome
When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026
Study Mode On Campus
Unleash your creativity through the expressive art of drypoint etching!
In this hands-on course, you'll explore the fundamentals of printmaking through the method of drypoint etching.
This course encourages experimentation and artistic exploration, helping you understand how to use composition, contrast, and mark-making to bring your ideas to life.
Perfect for beginners, teachers, artists, and hobbyists alike—work at your own pace in a supportive studio environment under the guidance of an experienced lecturer.
Units:
CUAPRI211 - Develop printmaking skills
CUADRA201 - Develop drawing skills
Important information
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $390.40 | $93.00 | $483.40 |
| Concession | $117.60 | $93.00 | $210.60 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUADRA201 Develop drawing skills | $195.20 | $58.80 | $34.00 |
| CUAPRI211 Develop printmaking skills | $195.20 | $58.80 | $59.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Semester 2, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $390.40 | $93.00 | $483.40 |
| Concession | $117.60 | $93.00 | $210.60 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUADRA201 Develop drawing skills | $195.20 | $58.80 | $34.00 |
| CUAPRI211 Develop printmaking skills | $195.20 | $58.80 | $59.00 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2026.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.