VAFA160 Introduction to Printmaking
Department of Arts and Communication: Printmaking
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFA160 Introduction to Printmaking
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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In addition to class studio time, students are expected to work outside of class each week under the supervision of a lab assistant.
Safe shop practices are emphasized.This course meets the General Education requirement for Arts/Humanities.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Students explore a wide variety of printmaking processes, including intaglio, relief, color reduction printing and monoprinting. Students focus on the comprehension of techniques and materials and their relationship to the printed image and visual concepts.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- explore self-expression through the various printmaking techniques [Arts/Humanities];
- apply good craftsmanship in the area of plate making and fine printing;
- utilize the history of prints (in both Eastern and Western cultures) as resource material employed in design solutions.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- relief printing, etching, drypoint, collograph, monoprinting, reduction printing, and papermaking
- paper registration, press operation, and general instruction and orientation to the print making facility
- print an edition and prepare prints for presentation using archival materials
- history of prints in both Eastern and Western cultures
- develop a vocabulary for self-evaluation
- demonstrate knowledge of safe shop practices
- use appropriate vocabulary to evaluate and critique personal work and that of their peers
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
- Works are assessed through critiques, based on the successful conceptualization, design, execution, and completion of specific assignments.
- Individual meetings with instructor are held to assess students' overall progress, artistic growth, and safe practices.
- Additional evaluative tools may include one or more of the following: performance-based tasks, discussions, exercises, written assignments, research-based reports, presentations, online activities, quizzes and/or exams.
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Digital images and technology as selected by instructor are incorporated. See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 12/04; Revised 6/09; Revised 3/2010; Revised 02/2011; Revised 4/2012; New Core 8/2015;Revised 5/20; Revised 5/20/2024