ART 272 Printmaking: Experimental Processes

A beginning level course in monotype and collage plate printmaking. Students explore techniques involved in creating original prints and combining processes. A variety of techniques are introduced as well as the aesthetics and history of printmaking. Students will design and create original editioned prints and learn perceptual skills, compositional development, and basic thematic awareness. Coursework will demonstrate critical and creative thinking, the knowledge of technical collage and monotype printmaking and the history and aesthetics of the medium. May be repeated up to 8 credits.

Credits

4

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competency in craftsmanship when using a variety of non-traditional printing techniques

2. Follow the steps of a typical design process in developing artwork

3. Create original artwork using a variety of non-traditional printmaking techniques

4. Articulate the content of the work with reference to materials and visual imagery