Course Objectives.
Students will:
1. Learn and apply each of the print processes and techniques demonstrated in class.
2. Demonstrate both technical and conceptual consideration when utilizing each of the processes and
techniques demonstrated.
3. Critique using terms and concepts appropriate to the printmaking to analyze and evaluate their
own work and that of other students
4. Become familiar with the history of printmaking as a method of art production.
5. Engage with the each other and work collaboratively toward the above objectives.
Upon completion of this course students should be able to:
- Use vocabulary specific to printmaking.
- Analyze a print and determine which method was used to print it.
- Create prints that utilize technical understanding of the process.
- Create prints that make use of the elements of art and design.
- Create works of art that embody expressive, emotive, and aesthetic elements.
PRINTMAKING ASSIGNMENTS:
There will be 5 Projects. Each project will be completed as a result of in class demos, on line technical
papers and your personal note taking.
There will be certain parameters and guidelines that must be followed in so far as technique with each
process encountered. However the student can determine subject matter and imagery.
Grading Criteria for projects: The student has / has not:
- Utilized the designated criteria set forth in the Assignment
- Produced a neatly, carefully and thoughtfully executed artwork.
- Visually conveyed an idea central to the student’s interests.
- Demonstrated an understanding of the elements and principles of art.
- Explored the media used in the creation of the artwork.
- Produced a consistent edition as appropriate for the project.
- Practiced safety procedures and safe handling of cutting tools, knifes and solvents.
ARTISTS' JOURNALS:
- Journals will be due at midterm and at the end of the term.
- See Artists' Journal Assignment Page for criteria before you buy.
- Your journal should be utilized as a tool of personal investigation from life and/or imagination and a tool
of study. As such, your journal is possibly the most important aspect of this class. In your journal you
are establishing the foundations of your personal artistic direction.
Journals will be due at midterm and at the end of the term.
STUDIO ETIQUETTE and EXPECTATIONS:
Assigned Printmaking Projects will require a minimum of 5-10 out-of-class hours per week and often more.
Showing up for class is not enough, students are expected to:
Read the syllabus and know what is going on.
Come to class prepared and equipped to take notes, print, and participate.
Once you have read over an assignment page and the class has had a demonstration of the process, students
are expected to take the initiative to come to the shop and begin printing on their own.
The instructor should be thought of as being there to help with troubleshooting.