Southeast Missouri State University
Course Syllabus
Department of Art
Intermediate Printmaking
AR401
New
I.
Catalog Description and Credit Hours of Course: Continuing work in intaglio,
screenprinting or lithography printmaking. 3 credit hours.
II.
Prerequisite: AR302, 303, 501, or 502
III.
Purposes or Objectives of the Course:
A. To enable students to develop competency in one or more printmaking
areas
B. To understand the unique position of their chosen technique(s) in the
contemporary art world
C. To gain competency in the use of registration techniques and color
printing
D. To develop personal expression within a consistent body of original prints
IV.
Expectations of Students:
A. Attend class and participate in class discussions
B. For every hour in class, a minimum of one to two hours of outside class
work required
C. Read assigned materials
D. Participation in all class demonstrations and critiques
E. Complete all assignments according to guidelines and due dates
F. Employ safety and good health practices
G. Participate in basic studio maintenance with care of tools and equipment
H.
Complete a printmaking journal
V.
Course Content or Outline (Indicate number of class hours per unit or
section):
A. Evaluation will be based on participation during class discussions, studio
participation, studio assignments and formal class presentations
throughout the semester.
B. Course Outline:
a. Unit 1 – (3 hrs) – Introduction, safety, and overview.
b. Unit 2 – (6 hrs) – Individual student research presentations on
chosen theme within the emphasis of intaglio, lithography, or
screenprinting. Includes presentation of semester’s project, scope
and research plan.
c. Unit 3 – (6 hrs) – Presentations and discussions of historical and
contemporary printmaking.
d. Unit 4 – (12 hrs) – Reacquainting students with correct printing
procedures for chosen technique(s). Demonstrations and practice
in layered printing, color printing and registration techniques.
e. Unit 5 – (42 hrs) – Work on approved printmaking project within
the overview and research previously presented and agreed upon
with instructor.
f. Unit 6 – (6 hrs) – Presentations of technical results from research
and editioning.
g. Unit 7 – (3 hrs) – Presentation and care of original fine art prints.
h. Unit 8 – (6 hrs) – Studio maintenance.
i. Unit 9 – (12 hrs) – Interim and final critiques.
VI. Textbook(s) and Materials or Equipment:
A. For Intaglio: Intaglio/ the complete safety-first system for creative
printmaking, Robert Adam and Carol Robertson, Thames and Hudson,
ISBN-10: 0500-51343-0; and suggested: Magical Secrets about Line
Etching and Engraving, Catherine Brooks, Crown Point Press, ISBN 1891300-20-2
B. For Screenprinting: Screenprinting; the complete water-based system,
Robert Adam and Carol Robertson, Thames and Hudson Inc., ISBN 0500-51115-2
C. For Lithography: Tamarind Techniques for Fine Art Lithography, Marjorie
Devon, Abrams, ISBN-10: 0810972425
D. It is expected that students will need to purchase an estimated minimum
of $60.00 in supplies (special inks beyond what is supplied, paper or
other support materials, copper, screens, photo emulsions, chemicals,
etc.)
VII. Basis for Undergraduate Student Evaluation:
A. Point Values for Projects
3 Reports/presentations 30 points
3 Print Editions
120 points
Participation/Journal
50 points
TOTAL
200 points
B. Grading Scale
180 to 200 = A
160 to 179 = B
140 to 159 = C
120 to 139 = D
119 and below = F