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Painting and Printmaking
Painting and Printmaking - CP/H
 Semester Course
2.5 credits

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Prerequisites
Grades 10-12
Introduction to Art CP/H
Drawing CP/H


Course Description

Painting & Printmaking is a semester course in which students will explore diverse techniques and approaches to art through paints, monoprints, collographs, linoleum block prints, dry point, and many other methods. Students will work in both two-dimensional and low relief design,learning how paintings and prints can have both textural and sculptural qualities that extend beyond the flat page or canvas. The developmnent of technical skills and artistic vocabulary is emphasized as students create artwork which begins in the sketching and drawing stages, then progresses into final paintings and prints, presentation of prints and bookmaking. Students are also required to keep a personal sketchbook and study specific artists, cultures, and art historical movements. Creativity, craftmanship, personal effort, critical thinking, sketchbooks, and monthly homework assingments are all included in the grading process. In order to succeed in this class, students must meet the required cirteria given for all assignments, be prepared to question and critique their own work as well as the work of other artists and approach each art process with an open mind and positive attitude.

In addition to the above information, students taking Painting & Printmaking at the honors level will also be required to complete weekly homework assignments and pursue all materials and processes with greater depth and focus (including research, technology, individual/group projects and presentations). Students will also complete a series of finished paintings and/or prints that share a common theme. The honors level of this course is for more advanced students who have excelled in art prior to this course.

Course Syllabus

Students will study/practice both traditional and contemporary styles in the various disciplines and media of paint and print.

Printmaking projects are drawn from the following disciplines and media:

  • Collographs and other relief prints
  • Monoprints
  • Reduction prints
  • Linoleum block prints
  • Drypoint prints
  • Image transfers
Painting projects are drawn from the following disciplines and media:
  • Acrylic
  • Watercolor
  • Ink
  • Tempera
  • Illustration
  • Mixed media

Supplies Needed (Every Day!)

  • Sketchbook - 9x12" spiral-bound
  • Pencils - package of ten #2 pencils, continously

Honors vs. CP

  • Weekly/bi-weekly homework in Honors - 1+ hour for weekly; 2+ hour for bi-weekly assignments
  • More emphasis on sketchbook development, multi-step planning, multi-part projects, and working in series
  • More emphasis on reading, writing, and researching in Honors

Homework:

  • Homework will be checked on the day that it is due, as assigned. Homework can be as often as weekly. Students should dedicate 1 to 2 hours to each homework assignment.
  • A mark of check++, check+, check, or check- is based on craft, creativity, detail, technique, composition, and finished results.
  • Late homework - for each day late students will lose 20 points. 1 week late = zero. Students who have been sick or have excused absences, should work with their teacher to revise their homework due date.
  • Occasionally, there may be smaller homework assignments - usually sketches, brain-stroming ideas, reading or research for in-class work. These smaller assignments should take no more than 15 to 30 minutes and are required to be completed.
  • If a student finishes his/her in-class project early, he/she may start to work on their homework.

Grading:

Projects are evaluated on art department-wide rubrics which use general criteria (craft, composition, creativity, detail, technique & effort) and specific criteria unique to the project.

Grading system:

  • 50% = Project Rubrics
  • 30% = Class Participation
  • 10% = Homework
  • 10% = Final Exam

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Student Work

"Linoleum Block Reduction Print" project: Example 1



"Illustrating Music Lyrics in Watercolor" project: Example 1

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Updated: Jan 22, 2008  



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