ART 320

ART320 - Introduction to Printmaking

ART 320 Spring 2019
Introduction Printmaking
The General Schedule for the semester is outlined in the following pages.
All the dates are tentative and are subject to change as the semester develops and the pace of the class is known.
We will discuss several print processes but only actually do 4 of the processes.
There will be 5 major Projects/Editions completed during the. semester.
Mono-Type/Print & Collagraph
Intaglio
Relief
Lithography
Notes-Demonstrations -Tec Support
Even though there will be support technical pages to assist you in a process it is still neccesary and will be requiered that you take notes when ever I am giving a demonstration on a processes. You can use your journals for this.
The technical support pages should be found under the Technical Headings, however the real learning and understanding will only develop with your own time , energy and input. You need to keep your technical notes and the class tech pages with you when printing so you can be ready to tackle any issue that may come up.
Always feel free to ask questions about the processes. If not sure then ASK.
WEEK 1
THU 1/28
Introduction
Course Description
Course Objectives
Syllabus and Dates
Grading and Expectations
Attendance
Demos/Crits
Projects
Social Atmosphere
Clean Up
Rollers
Ink Knives
Inks
Solvents
Policies and Procedures
Print media Hand Book
Print media Contract
Individual Print Experience Cards
Combos and Flat Files assigned
Hall Lockers
Journals
Online Storag
Fine Art Print
What is a print • Discussion / Define
Original
Reproduction of an Original
Limited edition
Printmaking
Brief History of Print and the Processes
Relief – Print from Raised Surface
Intaglio – Print From Incised Lines
Lithography – Planography – Print by Grease and water not mixing stencils
Serigraphy – Print using stencils
Inks
Proper Use & Handling of inks
Oil base and Water Base
Intaglio
Relief
Lithography
Serigraphy
Additives & Modifiers
Trans Base
Extender Base
Miracle Gel
Magnesium Carbonate
Plate Oil
Flash Oil
Proper Ink slab layout
Proper clean up
Solvents:
Simple Green
Baby oil
Mineral Spirits
Alcohol (Not Used on Rollers!)
Acetone (Usually You WOULD NOT USE) NEVER NEAR ROLLERS
Lacquer Thinner (Usually You WOULD NOT USE) NEVER NEAR ROLLERS
Paper
Fine Art Print Papers – DO NOT USE CHEAP PAPERS FOR YOUR EDITIONS
Sizing, Waterleaf, Water color etc.
Standard Print Size - 22x30
Front and Back – Water Mark
Proper handling for editioning
Deckle Edge and Hand Tearing
Image Placement
Picture Plane & Picture Frame
Optical Illusion of bottom Boarder
Rollers:
Proper use
cleaning & handling
Studio Use
Ventilation & Fan
Proper Clean Up & Studio Etiquette

WEEK 2
TU 2/5
Introduction to Mono-Print and Mono-Type
Mono Type & Mono Print & Matrix
Discussion of the Mono Type
Water Base inks
Oil Base Inks
Mixing water base and Oil Base
Discussion of the Mono Print
Subtractive surface
Additive Surface
Various Materials for Mono Prints
Found objects
Tape
Slice out layers of cardboard.
Using sand paper

Registration of prints
Using a mylar registration
News Print Slip Sheets
Inking Procedure and Process
Mono Type
Flat slab and reduction
Mylar stencil and patterns
Found objects
Mono Print
Mylar stencil and patterns
Found objects
Reduction and additive
Use Intaglio Inks for incised areas
Use Relief Inks for Surface or raised areas
PROJECT #1A  Assigned Mono Type
TH 2/8
Demo - Curating the print
Working Class
Should show a recognizable matrix in each print but with extensive alterations to the images by using additive and reductive process.

WEEK 3
TU 2/12
Working Class Project #1
Due Thu 2/14 - Crit Project #1
TH 2/14
Brief Crit Project #1a - Mono Type  sample research
Project 1 A, B & C Assigned
I do not want to be using the class time to do the curating
Point will be deducted for incomplete prints that are shown.
WEEK 4
TU 2/19
Working Class on Project 1A, 1B, & 1C
THU 2/21
Crit moved to next Tue. Feb 26 due to weather.
Mono Type , Mon Print and Drypoint
WORKING CLASS for Intaglio
WEEK 5
TU 2/26  CRIT FOR PROJECT 1A,B & C
CritProject#1 - Mono - PrintMono Type and Drypoint
Make sure the work is curated and all instruction were followed
Clean Print with proper boarders
Number if Appropriate • Titled • Signed & dated in Pencil and ready to present
Have all your work you did with you
Be On Time
Pick the best of your works - One from each of the following.
One - Mono-Type
Have all of your Mono Prints
The Best one of your Drypoints.
I do not want to be using the class time to do the curating
Points will be deducted for incomplete prints that are shown.

TH 2/28             INTRODUCE LITHOGRAPHY
Use of Photo Positive Plates
Prep and Pin Hole Registration
Plate Processing
The Press an Ink
The transparency.
Project 2 Lithographic Edition Assigned

WEEK 6
TU 3/5
WORKING CLASS

THU 3/7
WORKING CLASS
WEEK 7
TU 3/12
WORKING CLASS
THU 3/14
WORKING CLASS
WEEK 8
TU 3/19 & THU 3/21
SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES
            
WEEK 9
TU 3/26  Crit Project 2

THU 3/29
WEEK 10
TU 4/9
THU 4/11
WEEK 11
TU 4/16
THU 4/18
Working Classes
WEEK 12
TU 4/23
 
THU 4/25
Working Class
WEEK 13
 
TU 4/30
 
THU 5/2
Final Assignment Print Exchange (Choice)
Print Paper Must be 11x14  no larger or smaller exactly 11x14 
all work should look as much the same as possible.
Images can be smaller on the paper.
WEEK 14
TU 5/7
THU 5/9

WEEK 15
TU 5/14
Working Classes
Final Assignment Due
Clean Up Day – Mandatory Attendance 
Final Exchange of Prints