Southeast Missouri State University
Course Syllabus
Department of Art
Advanced Printmaking
AR402
New
I.
Catalog Description and Credit Hours of Course: Expanded research with
emphasis on building a body of refined self-directed artwork in intaglio,
screenprinting or lithography. 3 credit hours.
II.
Prerequisite: AR401 Intermediate Printmaking
III.
Purposes or Objectives of the Course:
A. To enable students to continue to develop competency in one or more
printmaking areas
B. To integrate contemporary artistic approaches with historic printmaking
processes
C. To become conversant with how the chosen area of lithography, intaglio
or screenprinting practice merges with the other printmaking processes
D. To gain competency in the use of photo emulsions and other photo and
digitally based processes
E. To demonstrate an understanding of color theory while planning color
sequencing and registration
F. To understand how printmaking crosses other art media including
photography, digital imaging, fibers, sculpture and painting
G. To create inventive, visually and conceptually challenging works of art
IV.
Expectations of Students:
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F.
Attend class and participate in class discussions
Read assigned materials
Participation in all class demonstrations and critiques
Complete all assignments according to guidelines and due dates
Employ safety and good health practices
For every hour in class, a minimum of one to two hours of outside
class work required
G. Participate in basic studio maintenance with care of tools and equipment
H.
Complete a printmaking journal
I.
Presentation of a comprehensive portfolio that represents evidence of
breadth in the technical aptitude of process as well as depth in
conceptual motivation with each successive print
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, and/or
screenprinting. Includes presentation of semester’s project, scope
and research plan. Mixed-Media approach encouraged.
c. Unit 3 – (6 hrs) – Presentations and discussions on contemporary
printmaking, emphasizing mixed-media approaches.
d. Unit 4 – (12 hrs) – Presentation and demonstrations on
refinements in printing procedures for chosen technique(s),
layered printing, color printing and registration techniques, photo
and digital processes.
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) – Periodic presentations of technical results from
projects and research.
g. Unit 7 – (3 hrs) – Discussion of presentation and exhibition of print
projects.
h. Unit 8 – (6 hrs) – Studio maintenance.
i. Unit 9 – (12 hrs) – Interim critiques and final critique of the
complete body of work from the semester.
VI. Textbook(s) and Materials or Equipment:
A. For Intaglio: Colour Etching, Nigel Oxley, A & C Black Publishers Limited,
ISBN978-0-7136-6820-9; and Monoprinting, Jackie Newell, A & C Black
Publishers Limited, ISBN 0-7136-6746-X. Recommended: Magical Secrets
about Aquatint, Emily York, Crown Point Press, ISBN 978-1-891300-219
B. For Screenprinting: Water-based Screenprinting, Steve Hoskins, A & C
Black Publishers Limited, ISBN 0713650559
C. For Lithography: Tamarind Techniques for Fine Art Lithography, Majorie
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
Completed project portfolio
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