MCCCD Program Description

Papermaking

Course: ART258

First Term: 1988 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.1 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Introduction to concepts and techniques of Fine Art Papermaking. Basic overview of historical origins of craft and importance of modern papermaking to fine arts

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify the historical origins and applications of Papermaking. (I) 2. Define the common terms used in Fine Art Papermaking. (II) 3. Demonstrate Frame construction and basic Sheet making. (III) 4. Design and use a personal watermark. (IV) 5. List the techniques to achieve a variety of textures by screening the surface. (III) 6. Collect and assemble a reference book of Fine Art Papers. (V) 7. Curate an edition of Handmade paper. (VI)
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 Papermaking A. Papyrus B. Cathay Silk C. Vellum D. Arabic E. Hollander Beater F. Calendar Roll G. Oriental papers II. Fine Art papermaking terms A. Surface definitions 1. Cold-pressed 2. Hot-pressed 3. Rough B. Mouldmade 1. Deckle (water-jet cuts) 2. Fabriano Mill C. Rag 1. Cotton linters 2. Hemp, Linen, Esparto, Gampi, Kozo D. Acid-Free (ph 6.5) 1. Buffering 2. Sizing 3. Sulphite (Alpha Pulp) 4. Waterleaf III. Forming the Sheet A. The Frame 1. Mahogoany (boiled) 2. Dovetail and Miter 3. Wedge Ribs B. The Screen (Brass) 1. Coarse 2. Laid Screen 3. Chain Screen 4. Wove Screen C. Couching D. The Deckle E. Drying and Sizing F. Surface Finish IV. The Watermark A. Brass Wire 1. Screen indention B. Sewing the Wove Screen C. Chairoscuro (Beeswax) 1. Plaster Cast 2. Copper Electrotype D. Color Watermarks V. Fine Art Papers A. Modern Mills 1. Twinrocker 2. Fabriano 3. Kollers 4. Rittenhouse 5. Arjomari 6. Richard de Bas 7. Barcham Green 8. Oriental Mills B. Sample Books 1. Recording and cataloging Papers C. Papermaking as a cottage industry VI. Fine Art Paper Editions A. Designing a unique watermark B. Curate the Edition C. Archival Techniques D. Paper Relief

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/12/1985

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