L.C.V.I
Art Department
Intaglio print
GRADE 9 OPEN
INTAGLIO PRINT
Printmaking: Intaglio
Due date:
Word wall:
 Relief
What is printmaking?
 Edition
 Line
An original print is an image
on paper or similar material
made by one or more of the
processes described here.
Each medium has a special,
identifiable quality, but because more than one impression of each image is possible, "original" does not mean
"unique."
Assignment:
Assignment:
1
Background
2
Plan
2
Rubric
3
of prints made of one image
is an edition. The number
may appear on the print with
the individual print number
as a fraction such as 5/25
meaning that this particular
print is number 5 of 25 prints
made.
Prints in color require two or
more blocks, plates, screens or
stones, one for each color, printed
sequentially on top of each other
to produce the final work of art.
This process is called registration.
.
Prints are multiple originals.
The development of printmaking was connected to the
development of movable
type and the printing press in
the fifteenth century, although woodblock printing
had been done on textiles
since ancient times.
In contemporary printmaking, artists frequently number
their prints. The total number
Assignment criteria:

Using one of the homework sketches as a base,
design, develop and
print an edition of prints
(Minimum of 3 prints) ..

All techniques and printing technology will be
demonstrated.

Remember that the key
is the unlimited detail
that these forms of
graphic art permits.

3 of the most consistent
or similar prints will be
signed and handed in for
evaluation according to
the traditions in printmaking, means that you
will need to print more
than the required number of prints.

Your print needs to be
clean along the edges.

Remember to “sign”
your print in pencil.
(Use a sharp pencil.
Edition/title/name-date )
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Intaglio print
Intaglio:
Intaglio: is the family
of printing and printmaking techniques in which the
image is incised into a surface,
and the incised line or sunken
area holds the ink. It is the
direct opposite of a relief print.
Depressions are cut into a printing plate.
Normally, copper or zinc plates
are used as a surface or matrix,
and the incisions are created
by etching, engraving, dry
point, aquatint or mezzotint.
The transfer of this design onto
paper is achieved by inking the
surface with typographic ink
and applying pressure with a
press.
The ink is wiped off the plate., but remains in the grooves
The Tools and safety
Damp paper is placed on the plate and compressed, such as by a
heavy roller or printing press
You will be using three
different types of tools:

Needle

Knives

Materials to wipe the
plate with

Spray bottle
The paper is removed, and the ink has been transferred
We will be using oil based ink
from the plate to the paper
Keep your fingers clean and
separate the work stations.
The Edition

1/10 “Title”
name/date
The concept of
"edition" is basic to the
world of serial art. It is
the "limited edition"
which permits printmakers and collectors
to agree upon what is
an original art print and
what is a mere reproduction.

•The print has to be
signed with a pencil.

•Artist’s proof
A.P. Used instead of
an edition number.
This is often a TEST
print made by a printmaker before beginning
an edition.

A printmaker might
sign up to 5 extra
prints “A.P.” and sell
them (often at a reduced price).
Printmaking: Intaglio
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Studio Action: Create a fantastic hybrid: a "critter" that is part organic,
part t inorganic.
You can start by selecting an animal or insect:

Look at it and see if a tool comes to mind.

What kind of tool might this creature need?

What skill does a creature have that might be transferred onto a tool/ mechanical
object?
Make a two column list and place creatures in one column and tools in the other when
done consider what each tool would look like or impact each of the creature.
Use the attached work sheet for your plate .
Please explain your concept in the bow below.
My concept:
"Make an
impression... be a
printmaker!"
Categories
Analysis -communicates and
expression of ideas
-selection and placement of
subject
Value and line range
Total
Level 1: (5059%)
communicates
with limited clarity
Level 2L: (6069%)
communicates
with moderate
clarity
Level 3: (7079%)
communicates
with considerable
clarity
Level 4:(80100%)
communicates with
a high degree of
clarity
limited selection
and placement
some level of effectiveness of
selection and
placement of object
satisfactory number and range of
values
considerable level
of effectiveness
with selection and
placement of subject
good number and
range of values
high degree of effectiveness and
dynamic placement
/10
outstanding number
of lines and values
/10
limited number of
lines and values
Mark
/10
/30
Grade 9- Printmaking: Intaglio print
Grade:
Name:
Categories
Knowledge
-understanding of elements
and principles
-creative thinking skills
Analysis
-communicates and expression of ideas
-use of form
(Application of technique)
Level 1
(50-59%)
demonstrates
limited understanding
Level 2
(60-69%)
demonstrates
some understanding
Level 3
(70-79%)
demonstrates considerable understanding
Level 4
(80-100%)
demonstrates
insightful understanding
uses creative
thinking skills with
limited effectiveness
communicates
with limited clarity
uses creative
thinking skills with
moderate effectiveness
communicates
with moderate
clarity
uses creative
thinking skills with
considerable effectiveness
communicates
with considerable
clarity
uses creative
thinking skills with
a high degree of
effectiveness
communicates
with a high degree of clarity
limited command
of techniques
moderate command of techniques
some effectiveness
considerable command of techniques
considerable effectiveness
extensive command of techniques
high degree of
effectivenessdynamic idea
some level of effectiveness of
selection and
placement of object
satisfactory number and range of
values
considerable level
of effectiveness
with selection and
placement of subject
good number and
range of values
high degree of
effectiveness and
dynamic placement
Edition is correctly
signed. 1 print is
not consistent. 3
prints were made.
Edition is correctly
signed & labelled.
Prints are consistent. 2 editions
(4 prints per edition) submitted.
Edition is correctly signed & labelled. Prints are
“clean”. 2 editions are submitted.
Creation/Application
lacks originality
(originality and exploration
of alternative approaches)
-selection and placement of
subject
limited selection
and placement
Value and line range
limited number of
lines and values
Edition and print quality
Student demonstrated limited
understanding of
“edition.” Less
than 3 prints
made.
outstanding number of lines and
values
Total
Mark
/10
/10
/10
/10
/10
/10
/10
/10
/80
Areas of strength
Used space well
Prints are “clean”
Line usage was well thought out
Design is interesting to look at, eye catching
Very creative
Reflects an understanding of printing process
Areas for Improvement
Use the entire surface (fill your space)
Incorporate more lines in piece
Prints need to be cleaner
Design needs more detail to be eye catching