Printmaking – Mrs. Rogers (Pre-requisite: Art 1)

Welcome…. Printmaking Students!

Throughout this 1 semester course (.5 credit),we will engage in the study of the following concepts:• Monoprints• Relief Printmaking• Linoleum Block• Collagraph• Batik Techniques• Color Mixing/ Color Theory• Drawing (Perspective)• Principles of Design• Symbolism/Metaphor• Art History/Contemporary Art Studies• Reflective Writing & Discussion• • Please be prepared to write about and discuss art concepts.

Monoprint

• http://www.artprintsa.com/monoprint-workshop.html

Color Monoprint

Relief printmaking

• Simply means creating a relief (a surface that is set out from the background, in order to print the raised surface) For example; woodcut, linoleum block and collagraph.

Linoleum/Wood Block Prints

Ken Swanson

Elizabeth Catlett

Collagraph

• http://www.artistterms.com/texturegallery.htm • Website – texture examples

Collagraph Plate Collagraph Print

Collagraph - Textural Examples

Collagraph to create architectural elements

We will be creating a final collagraph project, using textured areas to create a “corner of a room” image.

The class will learn the basics of drawing one and two point perspective , in order to enhance the project outcome.

Batik Techniques

• Wax/Resist & Dye or Paint on Fabric.

Batik Examples:

Review

• What is drawing in 1 & 2 point perspective?• How will we use the Principles of Design?• How will we use color theories?• What about symbolism?

Writing/Research

• How would you choose to research and write about your findings in this class……

• SUGGESTIONS……