2020-2021 Catalog 
    
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ART 262 - Monoprint II


Description: Techniques of single-plate building for depth of color, value, texture, linear or value properties. Exploration of lift-off and other techniques in both water and oil media. Application of design principles.

Prerequisites: ART 162  

Credits: 3
Lecture: 1
Lab: 5

Course Content:
  1. Various sketches and studies for some series which will develop through color and other design element variations in composition
  2. Types of permanent and disposable stencils with use of rollers and brush work
  3. Rainbow rolls and other paper-preparation techniques on which to do more linear or value studies, using color for reinforcement
  4. Combinations of the monotype with other printmaking techniques, using both press and hand methods of transfer
  5. Use of press room
  6. Safety and appropriate tools and materials
  7. Artist responsibility
  8. Formal elements and principles of design
  9. Historical and contemporary art examples
  10. Critique

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Develop ideas through study of series regarding content so that exploration of other elements develop varying techniques in combination.
  2. Use stencils and other techniques in laying various series of color, line, texture, etc. on the single print.
  3. Use of Caran D'Ache explored with water media and oil pastel transfer and grease crayons for the oil base.
  4. Learn about bleed-prints and tears for float mounting as well as other mat presentations of the final print.
  5. Identify, analyze and utilize the formal elements and pjrinciples of design.
  6. Recognize historical or contemporary examples of the fine arts or crafts.
  7. Use media specific terminology to critique and evaluate works of art.

Required Assessment:
  1. Critique and evaluation of art and artifacts.