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1. Use the proper techniques of making prints using the stencil process.
2. Identify and apply elements of fundamental design and drawing to basic level screen printing processes.
3. Compose images by hand or via camera-assisted digital processes for printing imagery on fine papers.
4. Employ registration methods to guarantee accurate over-printing, working from single to multi-color processes.
5. Demonstrate the proper and safe use of printmaking materials and tools.
6. Demonstrate a variety of stencil methods, from the most direct to the highly technical.
7. Create fine art prints that reflect the nature of the materials and processes involved.
8. Experiment with a variety of approaches for making a visual statement.
9. Define and differentiate vocabulary for basic level serigraphic print processes.
10.Use creative thinking skills and exercise the aesthetic judgements inherent to the visual arts.
11.Practice aesthetic criticism to reflect an understanding of form, color and composition.
12.Relate screen printing to other forms of printmaking and the fine arts in general.
13.Repeating students will produce new designs each semester, building on both their skill level and knowledge of screen printing techniques.
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I. Screenprinting Materials
A. Screen materials, frame, squeegee, and hinge clamps
1. Acquisition or construction of the equipment
2. Maintenance and storage of equipment
B. Inks: selection, mixing, storage, additives
C. Archival papers and boards
D. Solvents and cleaning agents
E. Print presentation and storage materials
F. Stencil materials and photo process applications
G. Safety
II. Composition and Design Concerns
A. Appropriate subject matter and graphic scope for first level of screenprint technology
B. Simplification and graphic clarification of image
C. Contrast of image and edge clarity
D. Pictorial elements and their relative presence
E. Color concepts, including opacity and transparency of ink
III. Screen Preparations
A. Direct techniques
1. Application of screen filler/block-out
2. Application of screen drawing fluid
3. Other drawing methods (e.g., monotype)
B. Paper stencils, from one-color printing through overprinting and color trapping
C. Applications with photo-generated collage
1. Darkroom/photographic
2. Digital
D. Film positives and negatives employed for multi-pass work
IV. Printing Functions and Preparations
A. Registration guides
B. Screen flooding and squeegee use
C. Stencil attachment and placement
D. Unique impressions via tranparent carrier (monotype)
E. Consistent edition printing
F. Gradual blend split fountain printing and alternative inking processes
G. Screenprinting on substrates other than paper, such as plastic, wood, metal, and fabric
V. Print Presentation
A. Print drying
B. Signing and numbering impressions
C. Matting, floating, and framing
D. Portfolio presentation
VI. Repeating students will produce new designs each semester, building on both their skill level and knowledge of screen printing techniques.
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A. A portfolio consisting of seven projects:
1. Figure/ground paper stencil
2. Crayon/colored pencil monotype/monoprint
3. Process color overprinting
4. Progressive block-out stencil
5. Experimental resist technique
6. Screenprinting on stubstrates other than paper
7. Photomontage
B. Design preparation through color comprehensive stages
C. Vocabulary quiz
D. Participation in class discussions, critiques, and shop maintenance
E. Students repeating screen printing will be expected to produce a portfolio with work of more personalized expression
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The Little Book of Screenprinting. Willamson, Caspar. Chronicle Books: 2011
The Printmaking Bible: The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques. Hughes, Ann D'Arcy, and Vernon Morris, Hebe. Chronicle Books: 2008 (Classic)
Simple Silkscreening. Stromquist, Annie. Lark Books: 2004 (Classic)
Waterbased Silkscreen Today. Henning, Roni. Watson-Guptill Publications: 2006 (Classic)
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