Course: ART250 First Term: 2018 Fall
Final Term: Current
Final Term: 2024 Summer
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Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
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Subject Type: AcademicLoad Formula: T |
MCCCD Official Course Competencies | |||
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1. Document modern innovative variations of Printmaking processes developed by current artists. (I)
2. Relate the history of Printmaking. (I) 3. Prepare and paint a selected series of monoprints on glass or clay. (II) 4. Build a frame and select the materials to prepare a serigraphy using stencils on photo. (III) 5. Follow safety rules for handling solvents in clean-up activities. (IV) 6. Select materials and tools specific for woods to be used in woodcutting. (IV) 7. Image and print on woodblock. (IV) 8. Demonstrate the use and maintenance of a flat bed Intaglio press. (V) 9. Illustrate the multi-plate concept of color separation. (IV) 10. Demonstrate one etching technique. (V) 11. Relate an overview of Lithography Techniques. (VI) 12. Demonstrate basic Papermaking. (VII) 13. Using one of the three basic Papermaking techniques, prepare and curate one Print Suite for exhibition or commercial use. (VIII) 14. Illustrate the techniques of two Printmaking modes. (I, III, IV) 15. Demonstrate the ability to work in one of the three basic Printmaking modes. (II, III, IV) 16. Demonstrate the safe handling of various Printmaking inks, oil pigments, and their various solvents mediums. (II, III, IV) | |||
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements. | |||
MCCCD Official Course Outline | |||
I. Historical Origins of Printmaking
A. Survey of Primitive Printmaking Techniques B. Pre-19th century Printmaking C. Modern Printmaking innovations II. Monoprinting Technique Material A. Inks and oil pigments B. Drawing tools C. Safe Solvent use D. Painting on glass E. Painting on clay F. Working back into Monopoprint III. Serigraphy Techniques and Materials A. Screen building 1. Frames 2. Fabrics B. Screen Preparation 1. Degreasing 2. Abrasion of synthetica C. Inks and Bases D. Safe Use of Solvents E. Stencils 1. Papers 2. Filmsout F. Resist/Washout 1. Films 2. Photographic 3. Direct - Indirect IV. Woodcut Techniques and Materials A. Woods B. Tools C. Inks and Solvents 1. Powdered pigments 2. Safety in handling D. Imaging the Block E. Cutting the Block F. Block Printing Techniques G. Color 1. Mapping 2. Separation V. Etching Technique and Materials A. Plates and plate preparation B. Flatbed press 1. Safety in handling 2. Use and maintenance C. Safe Use of Acid Bite D. Papers E. Inks and Grounds and Solvents F. Safe Use in Solvents G. Hot Plate H. Engraving I. Dry Point J. Mezzotint K. Aquatint L. Spitbite M. Flate bite N. Alternative Etching Technique VI. Lithography Techniques and Materials A. Stones and plates B. Litho pencils C. Tusche Wash (stick on cake) D. Rollers 1. Care in using 2. Care in cleaning E. Presses F. Etching the surface 1. Desensitization 2. Rosins, Talcs, Acid Etch 3. Resensitization G. Graining the Stone H. Roll-up VII. Papermaking Techniques A. Frames B. Screens C. Couching D. Raw materials E. Forming the sheets F. Watermarks G. Deckles H. Dying and sizing I. Surface finish VIII. Curating the Print A. Proofing B. Running an edition C. Archival techniques | |||
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/12/1985 |