Printmaking I

Grades 9-12

One Trimester

Students in Printmaking will explore various techniques and approaches to printmaking such as etching, monotype, linoleum block printing, and silk-screening. Students will design and print t-shirts as part of the curriculum. Printmaking students will be required to critique their work and others’ work. Projects will require problem solving skills to explore aesthetics and production of artwork beyond the Drawing 1 level. Additionally, students (1) reflect upon the outcome of these experiences (2) explore cultural and historical connections (3) write about the process (4) make presentations about their progress at regular intervals, (5) work individually and in groups, (6) find direct correlations to other disciplines (7) explore career options related to printmaking. Students will need to purchase their own shirts to print on.

Printmaking II

Grades 9-12

One Trimester

Prerequisite(s): C or above in Printmaking I

Students will design and print t-shirts as part of the curriculum. Printmaking students will be required to critique their work and others’ work. Projects will require problem solving skills to explore aesthetics and production of artwork beyond the Printmaking I level. Additionally, students (1) reflect upon the outcome of these experiences, (2) explore the use of Photoshop in the design stage, (3) write about the process, (4) make presentations about their progress at regular intervals, (5) work individually and in groups, (6) find direct correlations to other disciplines, and 7) experience “school to career” type situations by working with a staff member to design and print a series of shirts for a club or school related event. Students will need to purchase their own shirts to print on.