ART 224: Printmaking 1

Display a general understanding of Printmaking as a fine art medium, including concepts such as:
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<li>Editions &amp; Multiples</li>
<li>Registration</li>
<li>Plates</li>
<li>Paper</li>
<li>Matrices</li>
<li>Various printmaking processes (Relief, Intaglio, Serigraphy, Lithography, &amp; Monotype)</li>
</ol>

Analyze and apply the principles of intaglio and relief print design including: strategic planning and implementation of appropriate steps leading from initial intention to final print; review, refinement and alteration of composition in response to limitations and possibilities of the mediums; application of drawing and design principles to the development of compositions.

Analyze and apply the principles and process of intaglio and relief printmaking, including: working methods with traditional and contemporary printmaking tools and materials; drawing methods of drypoint and engraving; methods of relief block preparation, including subtractive processes with linoleum and various wood surfaces, and additive processes with cardboards; methods of relief printing, including hand-printing, press-printing and color registration processes with reduction and multi-block prints; plate inking and wiping; printing and press operation.

Display a general understanding of artists and developments of intaglio and relief printmaking in the history of art.

Use relief and/or intaglio processes to create unique and personal editions of prints.