Printmaking 250 A
Rarick Hall 108
Mon/Wed 3:30PM -5:45PM
Instructor: Brian Hutchinson---785-531-2931
Fort Hays State University Department of Art and Design
Class objectives:
1.The students will perform full color reduction Relief printing in the production of a fine art hand pulled edition.
2.The students will explore the print work of historically significant artists in order to make connections between contemporary
practices and historical trends.
3.The students will perform single run monotype printing as well as full color reduction monotype printing in the production of fine
art artist proofs.
4.The students will perform intaglio and relief application in the creation of a fine art hand pulled edition employing single and
multiple matrices.
5.The students will perform etching techniques using a copper plate in the creation of a fine art hand pulled edition involving single
plates and multiple run projects.
6.The students will explore the etching and drypoint work of James Whistler, Mauricio Lasansky, and other contemporary artists in
order to create meaningful connections with historical print methods and current trends in printmaking.
7.The students will apply proper nomenclature practices and be able to identify nomenclature features and their significance to the
edition.
8.The students will prepare and manage a complete portfolio of print work amassed during Printmaking 250.
9.The students will engage in critical practice and theory in the following manners: individual consultation with instructor, written
defense, and group-critique centered on applying critical vernacular, and informal peer critique.
Expectations:
Students should show up to every class on time as demonstrations and pertinent lectures are delivered at the beginning of each class. Students are expected to maintain regular attendance during class and invest time outside class in the print studio. Students are expected to take full advantage of the provisions in the studio in a safe and orderly manner. Good studio habits expected of the student include: cleanliness, orderly work environment, respectful consideration of others, proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, and general common sense concerning self-preservation.
It is advised that students keep an active sketchbook for working ideas.
Attendance Policy:
Regular, timely attendance is mandatory for success in the course. You must spend a good deal of time in the print lab in order to sufficiently work with the processes inherent in printmaking. Therefore, missing class reduces your grade as follows: 3 absences= 1 letter grade reduction, 6 absences=2 letter grade reduction, and so on. Tardiness is also penalized in the following manner: 6 tardies=1 letter grade reduction, 12 tardies=2 letter grade reduction, and so on.
*If you fall ill or have a reason to declare an absence as excused; call the University Student Center to have it resolved and they will document the event.
A note concerning your success in this class.
As an artist, you have probably developed a desire to improve your abilities involving your strengths. Not all artists carry a strong drafting or drawing ability and may be apprehensive about taking a beginning printmaking course. While strong drawing ability helps greatly in realizing your ideas in a print, it is not totally necessary in order to succeed in this class. A strong work ethic, a desire to experiment with media, and the determination to grow as an artist are the primary requisites for success in this class. I believe that taking a printmaking course can open you up to possibilities in your medium of choice or may compel you to work concepts and methods used in printmaking into expression in other media. I am certain that if you can meet the class objectives and instructor expectations, you will have a positive and rewarding experience in printmaking.
Course Project Outline: 1300 pts. possible.
Color Monotype Proof 100
Color Reduction Woodcut Edition 200
Midterm Exam 100
Etching: Hardground 50
Drypoint 50
Soft-Ground Drawing 50
Soft-Ground Texture 50
Aquatint 50
Relief Bite 50
Two Plate Multiple Run Etching 200
Black and White
Color Proof
Three Plate Multiple Run Edition 300
Black and White proof
Color edition of 3
Portfolio Management 100
Final Exam 200
Grading Scale: 1300-1170 A
1169-1040 B
1039-910 C
909-780 D
779-0 U
Grading Criteria:
Formal integration of design elements-Line, Shape, Texture, Value, Space, Color.
Application of elements as principles of design-Unity, Contrast, Pattern,
Repetition, Movement, Emphasis, Harmony.
Tonality, range of value, and chiaroscuro
Depth of field (if applicable)
Figure/Ground relationship (if applicable)
Proper application of printing and registration procedures resulting in clean print work
Consistency of edition and proper nomenclature
Concept
Uniqueness of vision and style
Aesthetic statement or expression
Late work will not be accepted for a full grade and will result in a reduction of one letter grade for each day it is delinquent. Students requiring special accommodations in learning or the learning environment need to communicate these needs with the instructor immediately. All appropriate accommodations will be provided for students with legitimate needs for them.
Rarick Hall 108
Mon/Wed 3:30PM -5:45PM
Instructor: Brian Hutchinson---785-531-2931
Fort Hays State University Department of Art and Design
Class objectives:
1.The students will perform full color reduction Relief printing in the production of a fine art hand pulled edition.
2.The students will explore the print work of historically significant artists in order to make connections between contemporary
practices and historical trends.
3.The students will perform single run monotype printing as well as full color reduction monotype printing in the production of fine
art artist proofs.
4.The students will perform intaglio and relief application in the creation of a fine art hand pulled edition employing single and
multiple matrices.
5.The students will perform etching techniques using a copper plate in the creation of a fine art hand pulled edition involving single
plates and multiple run projects.
6.The students will explore the etching and drypoint work of James Whistler, Mauricio Lasansky, and other contemporary artists in
order to create meaningful connections with historical print methods and current trends in printmaking.
7.The students will apply proper nomenclature practices and be able to identify nomenclature features and their significance to the
edition.
8.The students will prepare and manage a complete portfolio of print work amassed during Printmaking 250.
9.The students will engage in critical practice and theory in the following manners: individual consultation with instructor, written
defense, and group-critique centered on applying critical vernacular, and informal peer critique.
Expectations:
Students should show up to every class on time as demonstrations and pertinent lectures are delivered at the beginning of each class. Students are expected to maintain regular attendance during class and invest time outside class in the print studio. Students are expected to take full advantage of the provisions in the studio in a safe and orderly manner. Good studio habits expected of the student include: cleanliness, orderly work environment, respectful consideration of others, proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, and general common sense concerning self-preservation.
It is advised that students keep an active sketchbook for working ideas.
Attendance Policy:
Regular, timely attendance is mandatory for success in the course. You must spend a good deal of time in the print lab in order to sufficiently work with the processes inherent in printmaking. Therefore, missing class reduces your grade as follows: 3 absences= 1 letter grade reduction, 6 absences=2 letter grade reduction, and so on. Tardiness is also penalized in the following manner: 6 tardies=1 letter grade reduction, 12 tardies=2 letter grade reduction, and so on.
*If you fall ill or have a reason to declare an absence as excused; call the University Student Center to have it resolved and they will document the event.
A note concerning your success in this class.
As an artist, you have probably developed a desire to improve your abilities involving your strengths. Not all artists carry a strong drafting or drawing ability and may be apprehensive about taking a beginning printmaking course. While strong drawing ability helps greatly in realizing your ideas in a print, it is not totally necessary in order to succeed in this class. A strong work ethic, a desire to experiment with media, and the determination to grow as an artist are the primary requisites for success in this class. I believe that taking a printmaking course can open you up to possibilities in your medium of choice or may compel you to work concepts and methods used in printmaking into expression in other media. I am certain that if you can meet the class objectives and instructor expectations, you will have a positive and rewarding experience in printmaking.
Course Project Outline: 1300 pts. possible.
Color Monotype Proof 100
Color Reduction Woodcut Edition 200
Midterm Exam 100
Etching: Hardground 50
Drypoint 50
Soft-Ground Drawing 50
Soft-Ground Texture 50
Aquatint 50
Relief Bite 50
Two Plate Multiple Run Etching 200
Black and White
Color Proof
Three Plate Multiple Run Edition 300
Black and White proof
Color edition of 3
Portfolio Management 100
Final Exam 200
Grading Scale: 1300-1170 A
1169-1040 B
1039-910 C
909-780 D
779-0 U
Grading Criteria:
Formal integration of design elements-Line, Shape, Texture, Value, Space, Color.
Application of elements as principles of design-Unity, Contrast, Pattern,
Repetition, Movement, Emphasis, Harmony.
Tonality, range of value, and chiaroscuro
Depth of field (if applicable)
Figure/Ground relationship (if applicable)
Proper application of printing and registration procedures resulting in clean print work
Consistency of edition and proper nomenclature
Concept
Uniqueness of vision and style
Aesthetic statement or expression
Late work will not be accepted for a full grade and will result in a reduction of one letter grade for each day it is delinquent. Students requiring special accommodations in learning or the learning environment need to communicate these needs with the instructor immediately. All appropriate accommodations will be provided for students with legitimate needs for them.