COMMON COURSE
OUTLINE
I.
Effective
Date: Spring, 2002
II.
Catalog
Description: Printmaking,
fundamentals and techniques, as well as, the historical/contemporary aspects of
print. Use of water based media to
explore primarily relief and intaglio methods, incorporating color, form and
space on a two dimensional surface.
Projects vary from representational subject matter to abstraction. MNTC Goal 2 & 6
III.
Recommended
Skills: No prerequisites. Reading/Writing
IV.
Course Content:
A.
Fundamentals of design in print
B.
Color Theory and color mixing
C.
Traditional and contemporary printing styles and techniques
D.
Materials used in printmaking
E.
Development of content and expressive themes in print
F.
Editions and presentation
V.
Outcomes: Students should be able to:
A. Identify and explain various printmaking methods and fundamental techniques associated with each by successfully completing a variety of printmaking assignments. MNTC Goal 2 (A); Goal 6 (A, C, D)
B.
Create original prints solving a variety of formal problems
that demonstrate a visual vocabulary and the perceptual ability to make
aesthetic judgements. MNTC Goal 2 (B);
Goal 6 (A, C, D)
C.
Identify and explain basic visual elements that are common
to all works of art. Demonstrate
ability to use the language of printing to make an effective personal and
expressive statement. MNTC Goal 2 (C);
Goal 6 (A, C, D)
D.
Identify and explain historic and contemporary trends in
printmaking. MNTC Goal 6 (A, B, C)
E.
Participate in group discussions and critiques to explain and
evaluate the effectiveness of their own prints and those of others. MNTC Goal 2 (D); Goal 6 (C, E)
VI.
Evaluation: Individual instructors may develop their own
methods for assessing performance.
Methods of evaluation may include:
A. Creativity in interpreting assignments.
B.
Technical skill demonstrated in completing assignments.
C.
Participation in group critiques.
D.
Tests on terms and definitions.
E.
Attendance and participation.