ARTT 202 Printmaking I

Printmaking I is an introduction to non-acid intaglio processes and techniques, including printing and editioning. Starting with monotypes and mono-prints, students will explore a variety of applications and methods on non-acid etching including drypoint, collagraph, embossing, photo copy transfer, and relief roll. The other techniques in printmaking will be introduced including a la poupée, surface roll, cut-plate method, layered plates, stenciled color, Chine Collé, multiple-plate printing, and viscosity method. Printmaking I allows students to try a number of different solutions using line, texture, tonal masses, layering and color, etc., to explore the medium for its intrinsic qualities and allows for developing individual sensibility and imagery. The esthetic values of the intaglio prints, properties of inks and paper, editioning, exhibiting, and storage of prints will be addressed in detail.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ARTT 109

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary unique to printmaking.
2. 2. Study the art of print and printmaking from both historical and contemporary contexts.
3. 3. Explore a variety of materials and tools to produce traditional and contemporary prints.
4. 4. Develop and apply technical expertise and skill in working with specialized tools to prepare
   substrates for printing and image making through an etching press.
5. 5. Understand, apply, and demonstrate the printing processes from prepared substrates,
   make proofs, print and/or create a limited-edition portfolio.
6. 6. Examine and investigate the global and political use of prints as a revolutionary medium.
7. 7. Learn about the various printmaking paper and its history and usage.
8. 8. Present a portfolio of prints demonstrating progression in craftsmanship and quality.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary unique to printmaking.
2. 2. Study the art of print and printmaking from both historical and contemporary contexts.
3. 3. Explore a variety of materials and tools to produce traditional and contemporary prints.
4. 4. Develop and apply technical expertise and skill in working with specialized tools to prepare
   substrates for printing and image making through an etching press.
5. 5. Understand, apply, and demonstrate the printing processes from prepared substrates,
   make proofs, print and/or create a limited-edition portfolio.
6. 6. Examine and investigate the global and political use of prints as a revolutionary medium.
7. 7. Learn about the various printmaking paper and its history and usage.
8. 8. Present a portfolio of prints demonstrating progression in craftsmanship and quality.