12/21/2024 9:18:42 AM	ART 24 Course Outline as of Fall 2017	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ART 24	Title:  INTRO TO PRINTMAKING
Full Title:  Introduction to the Art of Printmaking
Last Reviewed:3/13/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	4.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	70.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	6.00			Contact Total	105.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 175.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
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Catalog Description:

A basic introduction to printmaking covering traditional techniques including woodcut, linoleum cut, etching, collagraph, monotype, embossing, and stencil.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of ART 3 and ART 7A

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

A basic introduction to printmaking covering traditional techniques including woodcut, linoleum cut, etching, collagraph, monotype, embossing, and stencil.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of ART 3 and ART 7A
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: ARTS 220	Introduction to Printmaking	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): ART24

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Compose images for traditional print media, and achieve proficiency using a range of

    printmaking processes.

2.  Give and receive constructive feedback of artwork by participating in a formal group critique

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

 

1. Prepare drawings for prints using principles of design

2. Develop hand skills for working into the print matrix an.d ink application

3. Appropriately set up work areas and thoroughly clean up afterwards

4. Use safe studio practice for solvents, chemicals and inks

5. Practice printing on various papers

6. Pull consistent impressions appropriate for an edition

7. Appreciate historical examples of printmaking and be familiar with some old master

    printmakers

8. Distinguish between print techniques and between a traditional print and digital reproduction

9.  Give and receive constructive critique of art work

Topics and Scope

I. Printmaking Materials

    A. Papers - choosing papers, deciding appropriate size, and tearing down

    B. Inks - choosing and mixing, additives for specific purposes

    C. Printing surfaces - familiarity and methods to approach

    D. Studio chemicals and equipment - safety and best practices

II. Preparing an Image for Print

    A. The principles of drawing and composition

         1. scale

         2. equilibrium

         3. value

         4. gesture

         5. proportion

    B. Appropriate images for the different print processes

    C. Reversal and transfer of drawings onto the matrix

    D. Breaking down an image into layers

    E. Simplification of masses

    F.  Look at historical examples of print

III. Working an Image Into the Block

    A. Sanding and preparing blocks and plates

    B. Hard and soft ground coatings for intaglio plates

    C. Using acid to etch lines into the plate

    D. Cutting a wood or linocut image using carving tools

    E. Acrylic and mixed media application for collagraph process

IV. Ink Mixing and Application

    A. Removal from and return to containers

    B. Necessary additives for particular applications

    C. Color mixing and application methods (blend rolls and a la poupee inking)

    D. Difference between printmaking papers and appropriate papers for each process

    E. Print drying, overprinting and registration

V. Preparations and Printing Functions

    A. Print workstations, upkeep and workflow

    B. Prescribed use of materials/equipment

    C. Signing, matting and handling of prints

VI. Critique- Developing the Skills to Give and Receive Feedback from Peers

VII. Health and Safety

    A. Correct use of inks and solvents

    B. Familiarity with studio hazards and appropriate safety protocol

    C. Safe studio maintenance and clean up procedure

 

All topics are covered in both the lecture and lab parts of the course.

Assignments:

Lecture Related Assignments:

1. A portfolio consisting of five to six of the following:

    a. Texture prints

    b. Etchings

     c. Monotypes

     d. Collagraphs

    e. Linocuts

     f. Woodcuts

    g. Embossings

    h. Stencils or other monotype print process

2. Preparatory sketches

 

Lab Related Assignments:

1. Formal critique sessions

2. Optional vocabulary quiz

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 35 - 55%
Design preparation, A portfolio of preparatory designs and completed work will be the primary basis for the grade. Participation in a formal critique
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 35 - 45%
Studio practice including class performance
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 10%
Optional vocabulary quiz
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 15%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Modern Printmaking: A Guide to Traditional and Digital Techniques. Covey, Sylvie. Watson-Guptill. 2016

The Printmaking Bible: The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques. Hughes, Ann d'Arcy and Vernon-Morris, Hebe. Chronicle Books. 2008 (classic)

The Complete Printmaker: Techniques, Traditions, Innovations. Ross, John. The Free Press. 1991 (classic)

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