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.

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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 Website – texture examples Collagraph PlateCollagraph 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……