Course Description
Exploration of a variety of techniques for creating limited edition screen prints.
Athena Title
Printmaking: Screen Printing
Prerequisite
ARST 1050 or ARST 1050H
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will learn basic techniques for screen printing, including the use of stencils and photo screen printing. Students will then apply these techniques to expand and express their ideas. A variety of assignments will be given throughout the semester to expand not only technical proclivity, but also challenge students to broaden their concepts through the use of printmaking. Each assignment will be graded on a 100-point rubric assessing achievement in design/concept, technical printing skills, participation, and timely print activity. Assessment of overall accomplishments is also formulated during intense discussions at studio critiques occurring regularly throughout the semester. Students will leave the course well-versed in a variety of processes utilized in screen printing. Historical and contemporary prints will be presented to give students a comprehensive understanding in the use of print media in art history and contemporary practice.
Topical Outline
This course will introduce the different technical procedures in screen printing. Assignments will be given which explore these techniques as well as emphasize concepts and ideas within the students’ imagery. Students will learn to work with a variety of stencil-making techniques to explore the possibilities within the medium. Trips to the Georgia Museum of Art Print Room and/or Hargrett Rare Book Room are integrated into the syllabus to provide students the opportunity to view contemporary and historical prints.
Syllabus
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