Division of Fine Arts, Speech and Commercial Music
Northwest College
ARTS 2333/2334 – Printmaking I CRN 28492 / Printmaking II CRN 28022
Fall 2014
Spring Branch Campus – Room 112 / 12:30 – 3:30pm / Mondays and Wednesdays
Credit:3 / (2 lecture, 4 lab) / 96 hours per semester/ 16 weeks No Book is Required.
This syllabus is based on a district-provided template. My statements, notes and policies are in this Comic Sans font and
in the color red (for those of you viewing this digitally). The Arial, black font is HCC district language.
Be prepared with needed materials. Use the class time wisely. Focus and concentrate.
Be involved. Ask for help and advice. I am here to help you rise up. –Stanley Kaminski
Instructor Contact Information:
Email: stanley.kaminski@hccs.edu Web page: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/stanley.kaminski
Phone: work (713) 718-5647 cell (281) 702-9787
Office location and hours
Office: While my desk area is in Commons 802 and I am usually there, I sometimes “office” in office AD4, room 112, the adjunct
workroom by the South hall entrance, the hall way in front of our room 602 and in room 602. Call my cell to find me fast if you need
me fast. Office Hours: Mon. 12:00-12:30p.m., Tues. 10:30–11:00a.m., Wed. 3:30-6:00p.m., Thurs. 10:30–11:00a.m. and
by appointment.
Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. You do not need to wait
until you have difficulties or have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your performance in my class is
very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics. Feel free to come by my
office anytime during these hours.
Printmaking I:
Course Description:
1. ARTS 2333 Printmaking One; Exploration of ideas using various printmaking processes; As defined in
the Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) produced by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board, 2009 (THECB)
2. ARTS 2333 Printmaking One: An introduction to and exploration of various relief printing, monoprinting,
and intaglio processes. Printmaking I is a prerequisite for Printmaking II. This course satisfies the fine
arts component of the HCC core. (As listed in the 2009-2011 HCC Catalog.)
Course Prerequisites: None
Course Goal:
To introduce students to the mechanics and vocabulary of the relief, monoprint, and intaglio processes. The
student will experiment with these techniques while continuing to develop design, drawing, and color theories.
This course will examine the interdependence of medium and image.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO)
1. Create an original work of art using the studio skills taught. (Studio/possibly Lecture))
2. Identify the formal Elements and Principles of Design. (Studio & Lecture)
3. Apply critical thinking when comparing works of art. (Studio & Lecture)
4. Create an exhibition-quality, display-ready, work of art. (Studio)
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and the principles of design. (Level 2)
2. Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works of exhibition quality. (Level 3)
3. Produce and critique projects that coordinate descriptive and expressive possibilities of course media.
(Level 5)
4. Select and verify course media and techniques in completed projects. (Level 6)
Printmaking One Learning Outcome One:
Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and the principles of design. (Level 2)
The Supporting Student Learning Objectives
1.1. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
1.2. Compare formal elements.
1.3. Compare principles of design.
1.4. Contrast formal elements.
1.5. Contrast principles of design.
1.6. Comprehend all the sub-categories of all the formal elements and principles of design. (for
example, analytic or expressive line or symmetrical, radial or asymmetrical balance, etc.)
1.7. Express sub-categories of all the formal elements.
Printmaking One Learning Outcome Two:
Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works of exhibition quality. (Level 3)
The Supporting Student Learning Objectives
2.1. Produce exhibition-ready artworks.
Prepare entry labels.
Present completed exhibit entries before the entry deadline expires.
2.4. Select an artwork (made during the course) to be included in the student art exhibition.
2.5. Participate in the student exhibition.
2.2.
2.3.
Printmaking One Learning Outcome Three:
Produce and critique projects that coordinate descriptive and expressive possibilities of course media. (Level
5)
The Supporting Student Learning Objectives
3.1. Safely participate in the necessary practical tasks (safety and proficiency of handling of tools,
supplies and equipment, etc.) involved with the course media.
3.2. Organize the formal elements and principles of design in course projects.
3.3. Establish artistic roles for course projects.
3.4. Summarize artistic themes for course projects.
3.5. Judge course projects.
3.6. Write 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments such as critiques, essays, research
papers and/or journals.
3.7. Cultivate form and content in prints..
3.8. Synthesize printmaking problems.
Printmaking One Learning Outcome Four:
Select and verify course media and techniques in completed projects. (Level 6)
The Supporting Student Learning Objectives
4.1. Summarize the formal elements.
4.2. Select principles of design
4.3. Critique the work of peers.
4.4. Self-critique artistic output.
4.5. Verify form and content
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Printmaking II:
Course Description:
1. ARTS 2334 Printmaking II. Exploration of ideas using various printmaking media and techniques. As
defined in the Academic Course Guide Manual (AGCM) produced by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board, 2009 (THECB)
2. ARTS 2334 Printmaking II. This course builds upon Printmaking I fundamentals and introduces
additional print processes and combinations of those processes to allow individual expression.
Printmaking I is a prerequisite for Printmaking II. This course satisfies the fine arts component of the
HCC core. (As listed in the 2009-2011 HCC Catalog.)
Course Prerequisites: ARTS 2333 Printmaking I
Course Goal:
To continue the student’s experimentation in a variety of print media and to simultaneously encourage the
development of design and composition elements and theories The students will be challenged to explore the
concept of developing a series of images while building a portfolio of editions that illustrate a combination of
processes, plates, and multi-color images. This course will examine the interdependence of medium and
image.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO)
5. Create an original work of art using the studio skills taught. (Studio/possibly Lecture))
6. Identify the formal Elements and Principles of Design. (Studio & Lecture)
7. Apply critical thinking when comparing works of art. (Studio & Lecture)
8. Create an exhibition-quality, display-ready, work of art. (Studio)
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
5. Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and the principles of design. (Level 2)
6. Present a body of work which shows an extended and advanced knowledge and skill set over Printmaking
I. (Level 3)
7. Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works of exhibition quality. (Level 3)
8. Produce and critique projects that coordinate descriptive and expressive possibilities of course media.
(Level 5)
9. Select and verify course media and techniques in completed projects. (Level 6)
Printmaking Two Student Learning Objectives ~ related to each Student Learning Outcome
Student Learning Outcome One:
Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and the principles of design. (Level 2)
The supporting Learning Objectives:
1.1. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
1.2. Compare formal elements.
1.3. Compare principles of design.
1.4. Contrast formal elements.
1.5. Contrast principles of design.
1.6. Comprehend all the sub-categories of all the formal elements and principles of design. (for
example, analytic or expressive line or symmetrical, radial or asymmetrical balance, etc.)
1.7. Express sub-categories of all the formal elements.
Student Learning Outcome Two:
Present a body of work which shows an extended and advanced knowledge and skill set over Printmaking I.
(Level 3)
The supporting Learning Objectives:
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2.1. Apply an extended set of skills and knowledge over Printmaking I.
2.2. Employ a more advanced ability than Printmaking I
2.3. Present more artwork than Printmaking I.
2.4. Show a higher level of knowledge of the formal elements and principles of design.
2.5. Exhibit the successful completion of additional requirements:
 present an edition of 5 or more which includes at least two different processes
 present at least one edition of 5 or more demonstrating three-color registration
Student Learning Outcome Three:
Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works of exhibition quality. (Level 3)
The supporting Learning Objectives:
3.1. Produce exhibition-ready artworks.
3.2. Prepare entry labels.
3.3. Present completed exhibit entries before the entry deadline expires
3.4. Select an artwork (made during the course) to be included in the student art exhibition.
3.5. Participate in the student exhibition.
Student Learning Outcome Four:
Produce and critique projects that coordinate descriptive and expressive possibilities of course media. (Level
5)
The supporting Learning Objectives:
4.1. Safely participate in the necessary practical tasks (safety and proficiency of handling of tools,
supplies and equipment, etc.) involved with the course media.
4.2. Organize the formal elements and principles of design in course projects.
4.3. Establish artistic roles for course projects.
4.4. Summarize artistic themes for course projects.
4.5. Judge course projects.
4.6. Write 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments such as critiques, essays, research
papers and/or journals.
4.7. Cultivate form and content in prints.
4.8. Synthesize printmaking problems.
Student Learning Outcome Five:
Select and verify course media and techniques in completed projects. (Level 6)
The supporting Learning Objectives:
5.1. Summarize the formal elements.
5.2. Select principles of design
5.3. Critique the work of peers.
5.4. Self-critique artistic output.
5.5. Verify form and content
Core Curriculum Statement (Applies to ARTS 2333 and 2334 – Printmaking I and II):
This course fulfills the following core intellectual competencies: reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical
thinking and computer literacy. A variety of teaching and testing methods are used to assess these
competencies.
Core Curriculum:
This course fulfills the following core intellectual competencies: reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical
thinking and computer literacy. A variety of academic experiences are used to develop these competencies.
This course fulfills the core competencies:
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Reading: Reading at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze and interpret a variety
of printed materials: books, articles, and documents.
Writing: Writing at the college level means having the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose
adapted to a specific purpose, occasion, and audience. In addition to knowing how to use correct grammar,
spelling, and punctuation, students should also become adept with the writing process, including how to
determine a topic, how to organize and develop it, and how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These
abilities are acquired through practice and reflection.
Speaking: Effective speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language
appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.
Listening: Listening at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret various
forms of spoken communication
Critical Thinking: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills
analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternative
strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking used to address an identified task.
Computer Literacy: Computer literacy at the college level means having the ability to use computer-based
technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core-educated students should
have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology and
should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.
Instructional Methods
Methods of instruction may include: explanations, demonstrations, hands-on art studio work time, in-class critiques, slide
presentations, video/film presentations, lectures, and/or readings (from textbooks, peer-reviewed articles, books, original
source seminal texts). Class time may include demonstrations, field trips, assignments, introductions, studio time for
projects, and critiques.
There will be handouts, worksheets, demonstrations, web-based printmaking research, and hands-on studio
work throughout this semester.
HCC District Statement:
As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide you with knowledge
concerning the field of art, modeling good teaching strategies, and organizing and monitoring the field experience that
allows you to connect the information that you learn in this course to the real world of your chosen profession.
As a student wanting to learn about the field of art, it is your responsibility to read the textbook, submit assignments on the
due dates, study for the exams, participate in classroom activities, attend class, and enjoy yourself while experiencing the
real world of art.
As I believe that engaging the students in the learning is essential for teaching to be effective, you will spend much of
class time involved in collaborative activities. You will be involved in discussions with your classmates and your instructor.
As you will want to contribute to these discussions, you will need to come to class prepared to discuss, analyze and
evaluate information from your text and other assigned readings.
Student Assignments
Assignments/Activities may include: individual creative projects, written critical responses, group projects, critiques,
exams or quizzes, hands-on studio workdays/times, occasional gallery visits, various assigned readings from textbooks,
peer-reviewed articles, books, original source seminal texts; mandatory discussions based on various topics related to the
major areas of study in Art and Design; writing papers including critiques, essays, analyses, reviews, research, comparing
and contrasting artistic or design theories and perspectives; service learning projects; presentations; group and/or
individual projects; portfolios. This course requires a minimum of 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments
and/or projects.
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WEEKLY COURSE OUTLINE: These dates and deadlines, but not the grading profile, are subject to change.
Week 1
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Introduction to the course and each other, supply strategies
Begin linoleum cut project:
You will need the following materials at this time: a black and white image to work from. This image should be on any kind of paper and it
should be the exact same size as your linoleum block. This image could be a person, plant, animal, building, landscape, or abstraction. It is
your creative decision. If you don’t have any ideas, try a face (known or unknown, human or animal, realistic or abstract, close-up or bust, full
front or profile). 1 linoleum cut block or sheet, enough paper for 8 - 10 prints, newsprint tablet, India ink and brush or sharpie marker, lino
cutter nibs, pencil and the supplies indicated for the second day on our supply list
http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/stanley.kaminski/arts2333-and-2334/helpful-handouts/supply-list-for-printmaking-with-pictures-1/view
Week 2
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studio work
Week 3
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studio work
Week 4
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studio work
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Linoleum Cut edition due date and critique - Your signed edition must be portfolio-ready (done) at the beginning of class.
Week 5
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Visual Brainstorming Day – Bring a color magazine, or several if you can, an old file folder, a pair of scissors or x-acto knife, and a
gluestick.
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Begin Monoprint project:
You will need the following materials at this time: one piece of plexiglass or lexan, a set of ideas, at least 3 or 4 full sheets of paper (22” x
30”), and your apron and gloves - of course!
Week 6
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studio work
Week 7
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studio work
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Monoprint project due date and critique - Your signed prints must be portfolio-ready (done) at the beginning of class.
Week 8
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Begin collagraph project:
You will need the following materials at this time: enough paper for 8 - 10 prints, apron, dish gloves, 3-inch housepainting brush and pencil.
See the handout (provided on the day of the etching/intaglio critique) for collagraph media ideas. You must read and understand this
handout before you begin this project.
Week 9
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studio work
Week 10
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studio work
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Art Careers/Professional Seminar
Week 11
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studio work
Week 12
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Collagraph edition due date and critique
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Begin Etching/Intaglio project:
You will need the following materials at this time: 1 or 2 (the second plate is a suggested option) zinc etching plates (not necessarily
identically-sized), sandpaper, and your apron and gloves - of course! You will need enough paper for 10 - 12 prints for the next workday
Week 13
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studio work
Week 14
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Studio work
Week 15
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studio work
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Etching/Intaglio edition due date and critique –
Your signed edition must be portfolio-ready (done) at the beginning of class.
Week 16
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final clean-up of studio
Wear some scrubbing clothes! Please refer to the course schedule for the final clean-up (final exam) date and time.
There may be extra-credit road trips this semester if the class is interested! This chronology may be moved ahead or back as needed.
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Assessments
Methods of Assessment/Evaluation may include: portfolios, creative projects, tests and quizzes which may include:
definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, brief essay, essay, lists; writing assignments, in-class
discussions and/or critiques; written papers including critiques, essays, analyses, reviews, research, comparing and
contrasting artistic or design theories and perspectives; service learning projects; presentations; group and/or individual
projects; other methods as may be determined by individual instructors.
Instructional Materials:
ARTS 2333 and 2334
Required Textbooks: none
HCC Policy Statement - ADA
Services to Students with Disabilities
Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to the Disability Support
Service Office at (713) 718-5422 to make necessary arrangements. Faculty are only authorized to provide
accommodations by the Disability Support Service Office.
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve
teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of researchbased questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your
professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the
Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
GRADING PROFILE (Grading Percentages):
Printmaking I & II - Your Involvement Grade, Exhibition Participation Grade, and your Skills Test Grade
will be added to your four project grades. The sum of these grades will then be divided by 7 to produce
your final course grade. Add extra credit as appropriate (see the extra credit details in this syllabus).
Printmaking II only: please keep in mind these additional requirements:
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present an edition of 5 or more which includes at least two different processes (or be docked 8 daily participation points)
present at least one edition of 5 or more demonstrating three-color registration (or be docked 8 daily participation points)
present a 200-word artist statement as part of the last portfolio by the final clean-up date (or be docked 8 daily participation points)
Grading Scale
90 - 100 = A, 80 - 89 = B, 70 - 79 = C, 60 - 69 = D, Below 60 = F
If you need help, call me at 281-702-9787 –Stanley Kaminski
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that
student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each
student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our
system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with HCC’s Policy on
Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of
the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course
requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student
accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism,
and collusion.
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Cheating on a test includes:
 Copying from another students’ test paper;
 Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
 Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
 Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has
not been administered;
 Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own
written work offered for credit.
Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible
punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course,
and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)
HCC Policy Statements
Class Attendance - It is important that you come to class! Attending class regularly is the best way to succeed in this
class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in student success is attendance. Simply put, going to
class greatly increases your ability to succeed. You are expected to attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are
responsible for materials covered during your absences. Class attendance is checked daily. Although it is your
responsibility to drop a course for nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive absences.
If you are not attending class, you are not learning the information. As the information that is discussed in class is
important for your career, students may be dropped from a course after accumulating absences in excess of 12.5% hours
of instruction (6 hours for ARTS 1301, 1303 and 1304 and 12 hours for all other ARTS courses). The six/twelve
hours of class time would include any total classes missed or for excessive tardiness or leaving class early.
You may decide NOT to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult making the decision not to attend, you do not
have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class. However, if this happens too many times, you may suddenly find that
you have “lost” the class.
Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class, including the first week, you are
responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class
notes or discussion or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class. Class attendance equals class success.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the final date of
withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor to discuss why you
feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with suggestions that would enable you to
complete the course. Your success is very important. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting
first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining
a certificate and/or degree.
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your
professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor
academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC
interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in
class and improve your academic performance.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your professor prior to withdrawing
(dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your
transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online
registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to
determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email
and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less
than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are
making in the class as your final grade.
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Repeat Course Fee
The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes. To increase student
success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this
extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a
higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course
withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about
your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for
tutoring or other assistance that might be available.
Classroom Behavior
As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning
environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if
their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning
needs of your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal.
CLASSROOM CONDUCT: All persons should cooperate and make friends with each other. Take pride in yourself, mind
your manners! The instructor reserves the right to dismiss any student who exhibits disrespectful, disruptive,
inappropriate, unsafe, and attention-seeking or drug or alcohol-induced behavior.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices
As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to be respectful of the learning
atmosphere in your classroom. To show respect of your fellow students and instructor, please turn off your phone and
other electronic devices, and do not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the instructor.
The use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories,
faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to
use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for
information regarding reasonable accommodations
Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures
 Description of any special projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
 Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or
assignments
 Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook (not applicable to ARTS 2333/34)
 Complete the required assignments and exams:
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
 Complete with a 70% passing score or higher
Grading
Your instructor will conduct quizzes, exams, and assessments that you can use to determine how successful you are at
achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content and skills) outlined in the syllabus. If you find you are
not mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. Your
instructor welcomes a dialogue on what you discover and may be able to assist you in finding resources on campus that
will improve your performance.
Grading Scale
90 - 100 = A advanced performance 80 - 89 = B proficient performance 70 - 79 = C basic performance
60 - 69 = D below basic performance Below 60 = F no credit
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HCC Grading Information:
Grading percentile: the official HCC grading rubric is as follows:
90–100 percent
A
80–89 percent
70–79 percent
60–69 percent
Below 60
percent
B
C
D
F
Exceptionally fine work; superior in presentation, visual observation,
comprehension and participation
Above average work; superior in one or two areas
Average work; good, unexceptional participation
Below average work; noticeably weak with minimal participation
Clearly deficient in presentation, style and content with a lack of
participation
The grade of "I" (Incomplete) is conditional. It will only be assigned if at least 80% of the course work is
complete .Students receiving an "I," must make an arrangement with the instructor in writing to complete the
course work within six months. After the deadline, the "I" becomes an "F." All "I" designations must be changed
to grades prior to graduation. Changed grades will appear on student record as "I"/Grade (example: "I/A").
The grade of "W" (Withdrawal) appears on grade reports when students withdraw from a class by the drop
deadline. Instructors have the option of dropping students up to the deadline. After the deadline, instructors do
not have that option — not even when entering final grades.
How do I grade?
The grading rubrics (checklist forms) are located here:
http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/stanley.kaminski/arts2333-and-2334/grading-rubrics
Of course this is a subjective process. I am a human being, not a “scantron machine”. I look for four things. Firstly, I grade on the content, ideas, and
art qualities of your prints. Secondly, I inspect your technique and form of your prints (inking, registration of paper, formal elements, principles of
design, and composition). Next, I look at the presentation of your work or portfolio (neatness, no fingerprints on the back, etc.) Lastly, I check to see
how your work satisfies the syllabus objectives
WHAT ARE GRADES BASED ON?
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amount of work
evidence of growth in course objectives
evidence of growth in work ethic
evidence of change and practice
skill, pride, and craft quality in production of
projects
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creativity
attendance
understanding of criticism as part of development
participation in critiques and discussions
(especially on the formal visual elements and
principles of design)
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR GRADE: Ask me at an appropriate time (office hours or by email or office phone
message). Your grades are definitely your business. I’m always willing to discuss your grade and where you stand in the
course. I am available to answer any question you may have, be it grade-related or otherwise.
GRADE APPEAL PROCESS:
Provide the basis for appeal in writing (email is fine). Include your graded assignment with the appeal. I will
respond in writing with an explanation of the appropriate change. This process gives me time to absorb your input
and it gives you an unambiguous resolution. Repeat the process if necessary. If no satisfactory resolution occurs,
consult the student handbook for the correct process of going up the chain of command.
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EXTRA CREDIT:
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Perfect Attendance: Attending "on-time" every session is perfect. Being late or leaving early is not perfect. Being in the bathroom or some
other campus location during roll call isn’t perfect either – think about it – if I was two minutes late, would I be on time? No. It’s nothing personal
- I would be 2 minutes late, that’s all. No one can stop or turn back time. (Earn 2 points to your final average for having perfect attendance. Yes,
some students do attend perfectly.)
HCC-NW Performing Arts Center attendance: Earn 1 coupon point (good toward the project, test or quiz of your choice) by attending a music,
dance or theater performance. Also, earn 1 coupon point for each person you bring. Verify your attendance with the stage manager or other Fine
Arts employee. There is a maximum of 30 coupon points per semester for HCC-NW Performing Arts Center attendance for this course.
Helping the other clean-up crew: If you complete clean-up duty on your off day, you will receive an additional point toward your daily grade.
Extra-Curricular activities: Earn 1 coupon point for participating in any NW College student organization or sport activity. Bring a note from
the coach or sponsor for verification. (limit 30 coupons per student, per semester, for this one extra-curricular category.)
Involvement Grades:
4 = A (on time, stayed the whole time, productive, had necessary supplies, assignments, and information – also – good
use of time and participated properly in studio clean-up activities)
3 = B (same as above, but deficient in one area)
2 = C (same as above, but deficient in two areas)
1 = D (same as above, but deficient in three areas)
0 = F (absent or deficient in all five “A” criteria)
 Students will be rewarded for positive and/or safe studio work.
 Students will be docked for negative and/or unsafe studio work.
TARDINESS: Rule: I will take roll at the beginning of class, so be on time. Please enter the room quietly so as not to
disturb others. Reason: Everyone benefits more when everyone is on time. Every minute of class you miss costs you
$10.19 ($10 in future earnings and .19¢ in current tuition/fees for 6 contact hours per week).
Skills Test Grades:
Printmaking requires some basic technical skills. Ink preparation, press setting/adjusting, proper use of a key, ink
clean-up and stripping of prints are the abilities necessary for Skills Test credit (and for making prints). Attend
class, pay attention and print. Learn by doing. The skills testing period ends by the last day of printing, so be
proactive and get this done as soon as possible. It provides 14% (1/7th) of your final grade.
(Sample) Printmaking Skills Checklist
Correctly demonstrate each of the following skills 3 times to earn full skills credit.
Skill
Stanley’s initial and date (deadline by last day of printing in class).
Ink Preparation
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Setting Press Pressure
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Use of a Registration Key _____
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Ink Cleanup
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Stripping of Prints
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Totals: _____ of 15 = _____ Skills Test Grade
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PORTFOLIO TURN-IN / CRITIQUE POLICIES:
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Use a clean and sturdy cardboard, plastic or leather portfolio to submit your prints. (There are pictures on the helpful handouts page.
See “What should a portfolio look like for this class?” at http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/stanley.kaminski/arts2333-and2334/helpful-handouts.
Sign and prepare your prints prior to the beginning of the critique.
Submit only prints. Do not submit your plates or art supplies.
Submit only the prints for the current project.
Please do not insert your prints into individual protective sleeves.
Submit dry prints only.
Be familiar with the critique questions for printmaking on my learning website before the critique day.
Be honest and supportive of your classmates
THE PRINT WORKSHOP COLLECTION:
HCC-NW has an established collection of prints. You can view the prints in the flat files in room 112. This collection is made up of mostly multiple
image prints. Participation is optional. Generally, one print from each workshop-published edition is given to the collection by students and instructors.
HCC-NW reserves the right to use images from the workshop collection for Art Department promotional purposes (newspapers, brochures,
invitations, emails, websites, etc.)
ARTS 2333 Program/Discipline Requirements
Course Purpose
To introduce students to the mechanics and vocabulary of the relief, monoprint, and intaglio processes. The student will
experiment with these techniques while continuing to develop design, drawing, and color theories. This course will
examine the interdependence of medium and image.
Description of Course Content
The course is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of image transfer processes. Each project will ensure a
maximum of experiences with each medium. The student will learn the processes of relief printmaking through woodcut
or linocut and monoprinting. The student will learn intaglio through etching and/or collagraph. Each student will be
required to experiment with a wide variety of monoprint techniques such as chine collé, Xerox transfer, and inked objects.
In addition to the experimentation with these processes, the student will be required to produce editions that are inked and
presented consistently and in a professional manner.
ARTS 2333 Printmaking I Objectives and Requirements
By the end of the semester, the student who passes with a final grade of “C” or above will have demonstrated the ability to:
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Complete and comprehend the objective of all graded assignments
Attend class regularly, missing no more than 12.5% of instruction (12 hours)
Arrive at class promptly and with the required supplies for that day’s session
Participate in the shared responsibilities for studio clean-up
Exhibit safe studio habits
Be prepared for and participate in class critiques
Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language
Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring
information
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Complete a minimum of 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments and/or projects
Demonstrate the ability to present works of exhibition quality
Consistently print 1 intaglio edition of at least 5 prints each of which contain a wide range of controlled value variation
in line and aquatint
Consistently print a relief edition in linoleum or wood block of at least 5 prints
Consistently print a collagraph edition of at least 5 and print 5 test plates with at least one print each
Present a portfolio of at least 7 monoprints that exhibit a variety of techniques and applications
Explore the relationship between medium and image by using the characteristics of each print technique
ARTS 2334 Program/Discipline Requirements:
Course Purpose
To continue the student’s experimentation in a variety of print media and to simultaneously encourage the development of
design and composition elements and theories. The students will be challenged to explore the concept of developing a
series of images while building a portfolio of editions that illustrate a combination of processes, plates, and multi-color
images. This course will examine the interdependence of medium and image.
Description of Course Content
Exploring intaglio, relief, and monoprinting techniques will provide the major focus for this semester. However, the
student will be able to select a fore varied format and sequence of editions is relation to the images and series which he or
she wishes to present. Optional print processes that might be selected include serigraphy, lithography, and photo
processes. Part of the structure of the curriculum will be the student’s selection of appropriate processes and
combinations of processes to achieve desired effects. New techniques that build on the skills gained in Printmaking I will
be introduced.
ARTS 2334 Printmaking II Objectives and Requirements
By the end of the semester, the student who passes with a final grade of “C” or above will have demonstrated the ability to:
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Complete and comprehend the objectives of all graded assignments
Attend class regularly, missing no more than 12.5% of instruction (12 hours)
Arrive at class promptly and with the required supplies for that day’s session
Participate in the shared responsibilities for studio clean-up
Exhibit safe studio habits
Be prepared for and participate in class critiques
Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language
Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring
information
Complete a minimum of 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments and/or projects
Demonstrate the ability to present works of exhibition quality
Advance the skills acquired in Printmaking I
Consistently print at least three editions of five prints
Present an edition that includes at least two different processes
Present at least one edition demonstrating three color registration
Instructor or Room Custom Policies:
Roll Call: I will call roll at 12:30 each session. Since it is a small class, you do not need to ask me to mark you present if
you are tardy (late) to class. Students are evaluated every day at several points in time from the beginning to the end
of class. A form is used and saved for each day.
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Clean-up of Studio: The class will be divided into 2 crews, the Monday crew and the Wednesday crew. Studio work will
end at 3:00p.m. each session and the crew for that day will clean-up the whole studio from 3:00p.m. until the job is
done (teamwork and hustle cut the job to 20 minutes). Students who are not in that day’s clean-up crew, please clean
up your individual messes and leave at 3:00p.m.
Exhibition Participation Grades:
• Artwork neatly presented in accordance with gallery specifications?
• Deadlines met?
• Quality and amount of work?
• Earn extra credit and valuable gallery experience by helping install your show. Ask Stanley about this.
The exhibition dates are to be announced later this semester.
LATE WORK POLICY:
10 points per class late will be deducted from any late project or assignment. Works not handed in by the end of
class on the designated due date are considered late.
EXCEPTION TO MAKE-UP POLICY: HCC Town and Country Square Center and the nearby streets, parking lots and
highways are notorious for flooding. The parking lots can easily become too deep with water to drive through. Heavy downpours can quickly
create a hazardous situation, as many of you already know. Instructors cannot cancel classes due to weather. Only HCCS Administration can
issue a cancellation. Students in Stanley Kaminski’s classes are exempt from the “no late work” policy for any class time overlapping a National
Weather Service watch or warning for floods, flash floods, hurricanes or tornadoes, etc. for Harris (or your home) County. Check
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/ or local television/radio for weather forecasts, information and radar imagery. Students are responsible for
documenting the weather emergency. In other words, if the water is rising, don’t drive through it.
GENERAL TIP: Save and study each paper handout and electronic file you get from the
instructor as if it was the most valuable thing in the world.
CLASSROOM CONDUCT: All persons should cooperate and make friends with each other. Take pride in yourself, mind
your manners! The instructor reserves the right to dismiss (temporarily or permanently) any student who exhibits
disrespectful, disruptive, inappropriate, unsafe, attention-seeking or drug / alcohol-induced behavior.
ART SUPPLIERS:
Texas Art Supply
2237 S. Voss
(713) 780-0440
SUPPLY LIST
or
www.texasart.com
2001 Montrose Blvd.
1 (800) 888-9278
Art Supply
2711 Main St. Houston, TX 77002
(713) 652-4984 or (713) 652-5028
This link includes a handy list with pictures:
http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/stanley.kaminski/arts2333-and-2334/helpful-handouts/supply-list-for-printmaking-with-pictures-1/view
Bring the following items to class on the second day (in addition to your linoleum cut supplies, see Course Outline, week 1).
Grocery stores or discount stores will have these items:
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1 apron
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1 pair of rubber dish gloves
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1 sharpie marker
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1 bottle of inexpensive corn oil and one scrubby sponge OR 1 bottle of dishwashing detergent and 1 bottle of cheap corn oil
OR 1 can of comet type cleanser and 1 bottle of cheap corn oil
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1 box or container to carry your supplies
You will not need the rest of this stuff on the second day of class. See the Weekly Course Outline for day-to-day
materials.
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This list is for the whole semester, not the first week. See the Weekly Course Outline for the items we will need for the first week
first. Here’s a tip: call the store before you go to make sure they have the item you need.
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One piece or block of mounted or unmounted artists linoleum blocks or sheets (4 x 6 inches to 18” x 30”)
Printing paper: Rives BFK, Arches, Lennox, Stonehenge, or similar – you can also try different rice papers (15 – 25 sheets
over the whole semester) Get at least two kinds. Don’t get the ultra-thin rice paper. Get the thick kind.
basic art supplies: India ink, #2 round paintbrush, pencils, scissors, and the like
1 small bottle of acrylic (gloss or mat) medium
1 bottle of Elmer’s glue
1 glue stick
speedball lino cutters #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and handle
1 newsprint paper tablet (18 in. x 24 in. pad of 50 sheets)
(optional) sketchbook
1 (or two, optional) zinc etching plates (4 x 6 inches to 18” x 30”)
1 cardboard portfolio (you can also make your own)
Exhibition Supplies… you want your work to look good on display don’t you? You will only need enough for 1 print. The
matboard and foamboard pieces are 32” x 40”. This is enough for at least 3 prints – so “buddy up” and save money by sharing
the following supplies:
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1 piece of white mat board
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1 piece of foamboard
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framer’s tape
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.003” to .007” clear Mylar (or clear acetate film)
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clear packing tape (grocery, hardware, or discount store may be cheaper)
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picture wire (grocery, hardware, or discount store may be cheaper)
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2 foam core hangers (These are hard to find. Hobby lobby does not have them. Texas Art Supply does.)
These images above show acceptable types of foam core hangers.
Hardware stores or supercenters will have these items:
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1 small pack of sandpaper (the kind used for wood). Try to find a variety pack (110, 150, 200 grit, etc.) for a broader range
of artistic effects.
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a 3-inch housepainting brush (the cheapest one will be perfect)
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1 piece of Plexiglas or Lexan (4 x 6 inches to 18” x 30”)
The thickness can be 1/16" - 1/8". See Stan for a sample.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST YOUR LEARNING:
Websites:
The Groves Dictionary of Art is available through the HCC Library home page. Your HCCS student I.D. is required for this service. This is great for all art
students.
www.smartthinking.com is available for help with writing assignments. Your HCCS student I.D. is required for this service.
Personal Help:
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Tutors are available in the Learning Resource Center. They are particularly helpful for writing assignments.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Research Library
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The HCCS Library System
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The Public Library System
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Instructor Office Hours
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Working in Room 112 Outside of Class Hours:
A roster of enrolled Printmaking students will be posted in the College Operations Office. If you are locked out of
room 112 (Mondays-Fridays) at a time when room 112 is not in use and the college is open (Saturdays excluded as
per Campus Manager Rose Pena’s 02-13-12 decision), you may bring identification to the Campus Operations office
and obtain access to room 112. Make sure you leave enough time to clean up after yourself properly.
THE TRANSFERABILITY of ARTS 2333 and 2334
Any ARTS, DANC, DRAM, MUAP or MUSI Course is part of the HCCS Required Academic Core for Visual/Performing Arts.
From the HCCS Academic Art Discipline Committee: The CORE Curriculum articulation for Texas schools has made the
transferability of HCCS Arts courses almost hassle free. Usually a letter or phone call reminds a counselor at the
University of Houston or University of Texas or elsewhere that this course is valid as a CORE transfer course.
From U of H School of Art Advisor Cindy Bowden (01-24-06): At UH “any ARTS course” is not included on the list of
approved courses for Visual/ Performing (VP) Arts credit. UH does, however, recognize courses taken as VP Arts credit at
any state school or community college. If ARTS 1301 or “any ARTS course” meets the VP Arts requirement at HCC, it
should automatically be coded for VP Arts credit by our transfer admissions department. If there has been a failure to do
so, it can be corrected.
Summation: This class counts as Visual or Performing Arts Core Credit at any public college or university in
Texas! You do not need to drop this class and/or take Art History I or II to get Visual or Performing Arts Core credit.
Always save your HCCS Catalogs and Syllabi. If you transfer to a private school anywhere, this syllabus should get
approval for Art credit.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Stanley Kaminski earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Louisiana State University in 1994. He earned a summa cum laude Bachelor of Fine
Arts in 1991 in his home state at West Virginia University. Although he was not the best high school student, he flourished in college – and so
can you! Performance Grant Awards and Selective Assistantships paid for almost all his education, which his parents appreciated. Stanley has a
calling to teach adults about art in a college environment. He has been doing so since 1992. His teaching philosophy includes the idea that the
most real learning occurs in an active, varied and fun environment. Stanley is here to teach academic art and also to help all students (yes, even
you), succeed, learn and improve. He wants to help each and every student have the best chance at the best life possible! By helping all students
“rise up” and maximize their discipline, responsibility, and love of learning. Professor Kaminski believes he is fulfilling his purpose in life and
contributing to a better, more just and civilized world. He has been teaching for HCC-NW since August 2000 and from 1994-98. In 2006, he
won a National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to teaching,
leadership and learning. Stanley also teaches You, Too, Can Draw! at the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University. He is an
exhibiting artist - his artwork has been shown in 16 states and internationally in Slovenia. Actor John Goodman owns one of his artworks titled
Self Doubt Bomber. His work has been published in The Best of Printmaking: an International Collection (1997) by Quarry Books and A Survey
of Contemporary Printmaking (2012) by Lazymuse Productions. His artwork is in museum, university and private collections. He has two children
and lives in Cypress Texas. To read Stanley’s complete curriculum vitae, please visit
http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/stanley.kaminski
Let’s have a great semester. You can doooooooooo iiiittttttttttttttt! See
Stanley’s artwork and his former student’s
artwork!! Lots of course demos and documents are here! http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/stanley.kaminski
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