Revised 07/2017
ART 272 - Printmaking I Illustrators II (3 CR.)
Course Description
ntroduces the student to the full range of printmaking techniques. Includes woodcut, silkscreen, etching, and lithography. Provides historical perspective on printmaking. Part II of II. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
General Course Purpose
To introduce the student to the processes, tools, and materials of woodcut, silkscreen, etching, and lithography. as well as apply concepts and media importance to the development of the student’s own work.
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
Prerequisites: ART 271
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the major processes of woodcut, silkscreen, etching and lithography.
- Demonstrate a creative and self-critical approach in developing prints.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between class work and the art of the past and present.
- Develop an individualized awareness of the relationship between concept, techniques and media in printmaking.
Major Topics to Be Included
- Continue exploring printmaking and begin expression of individual concepts, feeling, viewpoints, style, and techniques.
- Continue expansion of technical understanding in the use of media and tools with emphasis on color printing.