ART261 — Printmaking III
ART 261 - Printmaking III ART 261 - Printmaking III Description: Advanced study of printmaking techniques in areas such as combined plate processes of embossment, collograph, texturing build-up techniques and multiple-plate processes of intaglio and relief printing. Application of design principles. Press pressures for various techniques b. Aquatint box rules c. Care of inks d. care of tools e. Placement of materials f. Paper and water tray procedures g. Acid strengths for good clean bites of the plate Individual plan for experimentation and development of personal expression a. Exploration of ideas through composition extensions and technique extensions beyond the traditional b. One final print for gallery hanging; matted, signed, framed Recommended projects a. Single plate 1. Various printing techniques b. Two-plate edition 1. Importance of sequence of registration of colors and texture c. One large plate edition (18/24) of ten d. Multiple plates 1. Experimental printing 2. Various color transparencies, stencil rolls Registration a. Acetate registration sleeve 1. For multiple-plate registration 2. For press cleanliness in one-plate editions Presentation a. Each student responsible for final edition editing, singing and presentation b. Portfolio development Safety and health hazards a. Laboratory independence in developing safe and responsible conduct regarding their working spaces, tools, acids, inks and other materials Critique a. Sensitive value judgements b. Technique co
Prerequisites: ART260