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ART 212 - Printmaking I

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Introduction to basic aesthetics and techniques of printmaking. Includes intaglio techniques, relief printing, monotype techniques, and final presentation.



Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate the use and/or techniques in intaglio printmaking: drypoint and/or engraving, hard ground etching, soft ground etching, and aquatint etching.
  2. Demonstrate the use and/or technique relief printing from wood or linoleum, or constructed materials.  .
  3. Demonstrate the use and/or technique of monotype printing. 
  4. Demonstrate the ability to mat and frame print(s) and indicate edition. 

Outline:
  1. Intaglio Techniques
    1. Drypoint
    2. Hard ground
    3. Soft ground
    4. Aquatint
  2. Relief Printing
    1. Wood and/or linoleum and/or sintra substrates
    2. Working with different gouges
    3. Constructed surfaces
  3. Monotype Techniques
    1. Rolling, wiping, inking
    2. Xerox or citris-solve or gel medium or other transfer
  4. Final Presentation
    1. Edition(s)
    2. Matting
    3. Framing