(2015)NAME: ____________________
PRINTMAKING
MONOPRINT PROJECT
HCC Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO)
1.
Create an original work of art using the studio skills taught.
2.
Identify the formal Elements and Principles of Design.
3.
Apply critical thinking when comparing works of art.
4.
Create an exhibition-quality, display-ready, work of art.
Grade
HCC Course Student Learning Outcomes (Pending THECB Outcomes):
1.
Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and the principles of design.
2.
Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works of exhibition quality.
3.
Produce and critique projects that coordinate descriptive and expressive possibilities of course media.
4.
Select and verify course media and techniques in completed projects.
“at least 7 (monoprints) that exhibit a variety of techniques and applications”
The more layers of ink/press passes (double, triple, quadruple drops –or more- the better.
Below Basic
Performance
0 - 69
Content
Proficient
Performance
80 - 89
Basic Performance
70 - 79
Advanced
Performance
90 - 100
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Lack of creativity
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Summary creativity
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Sound creativity with some insight
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Insightful, highly cultivated
creativity with many original
features
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Fails to demonstrate evidence of
brainstorming or creative incubation
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Brainstorming may be evident
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Brainstorming is evident
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Thorough brainstorming is evident
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The work does not evoke an emotional
or intellectual response
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The work evokes an average
emotional or intellectual response
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Evokes an emotional or intellectual
response
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Evokes an advanced, stimulating
emotional or intellectual response
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A reproduction of another artist’s form,
without proper credit to original artist
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A reproduction of another artist’s
form with some evidence of slight
variation of meaning or concept and
proper credit given to original artist
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Evidence of originality, with some
fluency and flexibility
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Original work, with highly
developed fluency and flexibility
Below Basic
Performance
0 - 69
Technique
Proficient
Performance
80 - 89
Basic Performance
70 - 79
Advanced
Performance
90 - 100
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Many fingerprints and smudges, lots of
damage
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Some fingerprints and smudges,
some damage
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Minor smudges or damage
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No (or minimal) fingerprints,
smudges, or damage
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Very inconsistent borders, registration
and presentation
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Somewhat consistent borders,
registration and presentation
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Consistent borders, registration and
presentation
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Perfect (or near perfect) borders,
registration and presentation
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Very sloppy ink application, control and
presentation
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Straightforward , but rudimentary ink
application, control and presentation
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Evidence of skilled, consistent and
practiced ink application, control and
presentation
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Highly developed ink application,
control and presentation
___
check if bonus
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Hasty, haphazard color usage and not
many attempts with color.
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Elementary color usage and
average attempts with color.
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Elementary color usage and
average attempts with color.
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Cultivated and advanced color
usage and many attempts with
color.
professional neatness
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Slapdash presentation
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Average presentation, needs more
work
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Above average presentation, needs
a few finishing touches
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Very strong evidence of work and
advanced, prideful presentation
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Prints not numbered and signed, or
inappropriately numbered and signed
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Some problems in numbering and
signing
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Correctly numbered and signed,
may have slight errors
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Correctly numbered and signed
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Very wavy prints, not dried properly
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Wavy prints
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Mostly flat prints
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Flat prints
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Missing or inadequate portfolio
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Adequate portfolio, inappropriately
sized or other minor defect,
extraneous tools, plates or projects
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Adequate portfolio
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Adequate portfolio, protects and
presents your set of prints
Amount of Work
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Amount of Work
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Amount of Work
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Amount of Work
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Amount of Work
Magazine Cut outs
(from the visual
brainstorming activity)
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Direct Draw Technique
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Dark Field Technique
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Light Field Technique
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Boxprint Technique
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Handcolor
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Watercolor
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for etchings and
collagraphs only
Involvement grade for this project:
_____
_____ out of _____ possible points
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Skills Test Checks
You have completed _______ of 15 skills test checks so
far this semester. Your Skills Test average as of now is:
You…
_________ %
___ are on track to complete this.
___ need to get more involved with this.
Involvement grade average for this semester
(so far):
_____
_____ out of _____ possible points
For Printmaking II only:
SMK’s initials for semester objectives met with this portfolio.
___ edition of 5+ using 2 or more processes?
___ edition of 5+ using 3 or more colors?
Comments:
___ 200 word artist’s statement?
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I take extra measures to ensure consistency and fairness in grading. I cross-check and compare portfolios among students to
ensure accuracy in grades. If you notice any discrepancy, please bring it to my attention. Better portfolios should get better grades.
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Contact me if you need extra help, advising or mentoring.
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See the syllabus for extra credit opportunities.
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Keep trying. Emanate energy. PRODUCE, PRODUCE, PRODUCE! This is worth it. This is special. This is your time. Invest in
yourself. Do your best.