ART 160 · 3 credits
Printmaking I
Introduction to printmaking techniques including monoprint, collograph, relief and elementary intaglio printing. Exploration of different methods of inking, registration, hand and press techniques. Application of design principles.
Lecture
1
Lab
5
Course Content
- Monoprint techniques
- Relief printing and safe use of cutting tools
a. Foam board b. Linoleum block/stamp c. Wood block
- Collograph techniques with different materials
- Multiple/combination printmaking
a. Techniques of registration b. Color/image overlay c. Use of multiple plates/blocks
- Inking processes
- Edition of prints
- Formal elements and principles of design
- Historical and contemporary art examples
- Critique
Learning Outcomes
- Apply monoprint techniques using various inking processes.
- Utilize relief processes and possibilities.
- Utilize collograph techniques employing various materials.
- Apply registration techniques.
- Utilize overlay and other multiple printing techniques.
- Apply inking processes using both water-base and oil-base printing materials
- Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
- Analyze the formal elements and principles of design.
- Interpret the formal elements and principles of design.
- Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
- Use Media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.
Required Assessment
- Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.