Course Syllabus
Department: VAPA
Date: April 26, 2017
I.
General Information
Course Prefix and Number: ART 209
Course Name: Printmaking
Credit Hours and Contact Hours: 3
Other Contact Hours: 6 (studio)
Catalog Description including pre- and co-requisites:
An introductory survey of the materials and processes used in the production of
multiple fine arts prints. Basic techniques of relief, collagraph, intaglio and screen
printing will be explored from both traditional and contemporary aspects.
Prerequisites: ART 102 and ART 104
Grading Scheme: Letter
II. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) and alignment to Program Learning Outcomes
(PLO) and Institutional Learning Outcome (ILO)
A. See below
B. CLO alignment to PLO with identified assessment, if applicable
CLO
Program(s)
PLO
Assessment (indicate
specific assignment)
1. Define and
A.S. Fine Arts
PLO 3
quizzes, individual and
group critiques
articulate the
vocabulary of terms
used in printmaking
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through quizzes,
individual and group
critiques.
2. Apply the
PLO 1, 2, 4
principles of design
produce finished prints
and editions
and proper use of
techniques and
materials to produce
finished prints and
editions.
3. Practice integrity
PLO 1, 4
properly labeling
by properly labeling
prints, numbering
prints, numbering
editions, and canceling
editions, and
(destroying) a plate
canceling
when the edition is
(destroying) a plate
complete
when the edition is
complete.
4. Exhibit
PLO 2
Variety of measures
understanding of
including: thumbnails,
the creative process
finished sketches,
from concept
revisions, working
through finished
critiques and reflective
product using a
writing
variety of measures,
including:
thumbnails, finished
sketches, revisions,
working critiques
and reflective
writing.
5. Evaluate visual
PLO 3
concepts through
critiques and oral
presentations
critiques and oral
presentations,
demonstrating the
ability to
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communicate ideas
and receive
constructive
feedback.
C.
CLO alignment to ILO (FLCC values: Vitality, Inquiry, Interconnectedness and
Perseverance), if applicable:
CLO
ILO value
Assessment (indicate
assignment)
1. Define and articulate the
Inquiry
vocabulary of terms used in
printmaking through
quizzes, individual and
group critiques.
2. Apply the principles of
Inquiry, Interconnectedness,
design and proper use of
Perseverance
techniques and materials to
produce finished prints and
editions.
3. Practice integrity by
Perseverance, Vitality
Drypoint print
Inquiry, Interconnectedness
Multi-colored woodcut print
properly labeling prints,
numbering editions, and
canceling (destroying) a
plate when the edition is
complete.
4. Exhibit understanding of
the creative process from
concept through finished
product using a variety of
measures, including:
thumbnails, finished
sketches, revisions, working
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critiques and reflective
writing.
5. Evaluate visual concepts
Inquiry, Vitality
through critiques and oral
The final critique for all
assignments will be assessed.
presentations,
demonstrating the ability to
communicate ideas and
receive constructive
feedback.
D. CLO alignment to overarching outcome (Critical Thinking, Information Literacy,
Technological Literacy or Written Communication), if applicable:
CLO
Overarching Outcome
Assessment (indicate
assignment)
1. Apply the principles of
Critical Thinking
Final edition of one-color
design and use appropriate
woodcut print
materials and techniques to
Final edition of drypoint print
produce finished work. Use
or etching
appropriate materials,
techniques and concepts to
produce finished work.
3. Evaluate visual concepts
Written Communication
through writing, critiques and /
Critical analysis of multicolored woodblock print
or oral presentations.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the AA Fine Arts degree program, students will:
1. Apply the principles of design and use appropriate materials and techniques to
produce finished work. Use appropriate materials, techniques and concepts to
produce finished work.
2. Exhibit knowledge of the creative process from concept to finished product.
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3. Evaluate visual concepts through writing, critiques and / or oral presentations.
4. Demonstrate a basic proficiency of skills, craftsmanship and critical thinking to
successfully transfer, through the production of a final portfolio.
Relationship to Academic Programs and Curriculum including SUNY Gen Ed
designation if applicable:
This course is transferable to a four-year program in Fine Arts. The student will
develop the oral skills necessary to articulate what their objectives in painting are at
this stage of their development. Critical thinking and an aesthetic understanding are
integral to this course. Students will gain an understanding of the proper use of
materials, and through critiques, discussions, and demonstrations they will be growing
toward a knowledge and ability level necessary to create effective works of art.
III. Assessment Measures (Summarize how the college and student learning outcomes
will be assessed): For each identified outcome checked, please provide the specific
assessment measure.
List identified College Learning Outcomes(s)
Specific assessment measure(s)
1. Define and articulate the vocabulary of terms used
quizzes, individual and group critiques
in printmaking
2. Apply the principles of design and proper use of
produce finished prints and editions
techniques and materials
3. Practice integrity
properly labeling prints, numbering editions, and
canceling (destroying) a plate when the edition is
complete
4. Exhibit understanding of the creative process from
concept through finished product
Variety of measures including: thumbnails, finished
sketches, revisions, working critiques and reflective
writing
5. Evaluate visual concepts, communicate ideas and
receive constructive feedback
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critiques and oral presentations
IV. General Outline of Topics Covered:
A. Introduction to the history of printmaking and printmaking techniques.
B. Discussion of the primary innovators of printmaking techniques.
C. Introduction of the basic techniques used in the course.
D. Methods required to transform a drawing into a successful print.
E. Using Photoshop to manipulate an image.
F. Woodblock prints (one color).
G. How to develop a working print (relief).
H. Editioning and control of the final prints.
I.
Multi-color woodblock prints.
J. Social, political and environmental themes in art.
K. Monotype prints.
L. Using a template to make prints with even margins.
M. Collagraph prints.
N. History of the intaglio process and its various forms.
O. How to develop a working print (intaglio).
P. Drypoint prints.
Q. Using a wetpack.
R. Etching using ferric chloride and/or non-acid intaglio-type processes.
S. Screen prints (seriograph)
T. Presentation: Matting, mounting, and framing techniques.
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