Grade 9 Visual Arts: Printmaking

RELIEF PRINTMAKING: A design is carved into a material (usually wood or linoleum), coated with printing ink and pressed onto a ​ surface using a brayer (***Make sure to ALWAYS cut away from your hand/fingers. These tools are SHARP!) ​ ​ ­ Woodblock printing ­ Linoleum printing

STENCILLING: A design is carved out of paper or plastic, and paint is applied with a brush or roller over the stencil. The stencil ​ ​ ​ prevents the paint or ink from reaching the paper in designated areas. ­ Positive stencil ­ Negative stencil

STAMPING: A stamp is created by carving away part of a material, leaving a raised area that can be coated in paint or ink and ​ stamped repeatedly into a surface. ­ Eraser stamp ­ Potato stamp ­ Foam stamp

MONOTYPE: A design is painted onto Plexiglas and pressed onto moist paper. Usually only one print can be made (thus the ‘mono’) ​ but sometimes a second ‘ghost print’ can be attained.

ghost print print

MONOPRINTS: Physical objects are coated in ink. A damp sheet of paper is placed on top of the objects. This ‘sandwich’ is then run ​ through a printing press or pressed forcefully using a brayer. The result will leave an imprint of the ink, as well as an embossing of ​ ​ the 3­D objects.

BATIK: Hot wax is applied to fabric in order to create a resist when the fabric is dyed. Wax is removed through ironing the fabric ​ ​ ​ between two sheets of newsprint.

ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN PRINTMAKING ASSIGNMENT

The Elements of Design: LINE SHAPE COLOUR VALUE TEXTURE SPACE FORM

The Principles of Design: BALANCE VARIETY RHYTHM/PATTERN/MOVEMENT PROPORTION EMPHASIS CONTRAST HARMONY

GOALS: ● learn printmaking techniques ● learn about creating image series ● learn about composition

ASSIGNMENT: For this assignment you will create a series of 3­7 prints, using a minimum of three different printmaking ​ techniques. Your prints must illustrate a minimum of 3 Elements and 2 Principles of Design. (Note: A single ​ ​ ​ print can illustrate multiple Elements/ Principles).

STEPS Step One: Rough work ­ Research, brainstorm ideas and create small (thumbnail) sketches. ​ 1. BRAINSTORM a variety of general themes (at least 4) (for example, insects, electronics ) ​ … 2. For each theme, think of a variety of images e that relate to that theme (For example, for insects you could make images of wings, legs, eyes, whole bodies ..) … a. Be original: do not create exact copies of existing imagery (i.e. logos, cartoon characters) b. Explore many ideas before choosing your best 3. Discuss your ideas (the teacher or classmates might be able to help you expand your ideas) ​ 4. Refine and perfect your best ideas 5. Decide on your printmaking techniques ​ a. Lino, stamping(eraser, potato, foam), stenciling, monotypes, monoprints... b. Ask yourself, can i use more than one method on the same image? 6. Decide on your composition layout (how you will arrange your different image squares) ​ ​ a. Draw out at several thumbnail possibilities in your sketchbook (at least 6) i. How many images will be in my series? ii. Squares or rectangles? iii. How will they be arranged? 7. Experiment with printing methods ​ a. practice will improve your techniques b. see what effects you can achieve with each method 8. ***TAKE PHOTOS OF YOUR BRAINSTORMING AND THUMBNAIL SKETCHES ­ YOU GET MARKS FOR THESE!!!***

Step Two: Create your prints. * Write your name on the back of all papers before printing ​ ​ * Observe proper SAFETY procedures when using lino­block cutters or craft knives. Work slowly and ​ ​ cut away from your hands. Report unsafe practices and injuries immediately. * Keep in mind that it often takes multiple tries to create a single good print. * Try to combine multiple printmaking techniques in one composition for added interest * Place prints on the drying rack to dry overnight * Be certain to properly CLEAN all brushes, palettes and tools ​ ​ (remember you get marks for proper safety and clean up!)

Step Four(Presentation): * Choose your best prints and matte them on black paper. * Properly title and sign your prints (this will be demonstrated at a later date) * Write your name on the back

Step Five(Reflection): Complete a brief written analysis of your work, addressing the following: ​ (1) Explain the Elements and Principles of Design illustrated in each print. (2) What printmaking techniques did you use (and where)? (3) What is the most successful part of your work (and why)? (4) What would you improve (and how)?

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ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES PRINTMAKING PROJECT EVALUATION

Criteria I 1 2 3 4 * includes level 3, plus: Creating & Presenting Limited Some  Large number of sketches and notes ​  Preliminary sketches completed completed (A1) The Creative Process: apply ​  References used where  Multiple ideas explored the creative process to create a ​ ​ necessary  Evidence of independent research variety of art works, individually ​  Demonstrates problem­solving  Discusses work in progress and and/or collaboratively ​ ​ strategies responds well to constructive criticism  Ideas do not infringe on  Uses the creative process to develop ​ ​ copyright (i.e. no exact copies of unique, inventive ideas. logos)

(A2) Elements/Principles of Limited Some  Compositions are balanced  Creative or sophisticated interpretation ​ ​ Design: apply elements and  Effectively communicates of the Elements and Principles of Design ​ principles of design to create art intended Elements and Principles of  Compositions communicate an overall ​ ​ works for the purpose of self Design concept or theme expression and to communicate  Good colour choices  Sophisticated use of colour ​ ​ ideas, information and/or  Includes more than the minimum messages. number of Elements and Principles

(A3) Production and Presentation: Limited Some  Prints are created using the  Advanced techniques used ​ ​ produce art works, using a variety correct technique, with few errors  Effective use of multiple techniques ​ of media/materials and  Good technical/ drawing skills within the same composition ​ traditional/emerging  Uses tools effectively  Excellent attention to detail ​ ​ technologies, tools, techniques,  Artwork is ready for display  High degree of realism or effective use ​ ​ ​ ​ and demonstrate an (matted) of stylization understanding of a variety of  Uses materials in a creative/ inventive ​ ways of presenting their work and manner other's work.  Uses more than the minimum number ​ of printmaking techniques

Analysis Limited Some  Analysis is complete and  Analysis is detailed, thoughtful and ​ ​ (B1) The Critical Analysis Process: demonstrates a considerable demonstrates critical thinking and demonstrate an understanding of understanding of Design Elements problem solving skills the critical analysis process by and Printmaking techniques examining, interpreting, evaluating, and reflecting on various art works;

Limited Some  Student uses accurate  Demonstrates a particularly thorough Foundations ​ ​ terminology when describing or advanced understanding of (C1) Terminology: demonstrate Elements and techniques in his/her terminology analysis  Describes terms/ techniques not taught an understanding of, and use ​ correct terminology when in class (evidence of independent referring to, elements, principles, research) and other components related to visual arts.

(C3) Responsible Practices: Limited Some  Effective use of class time  Evidence of extra time commitment ​ ​ demonstrate an understanding of  Uses classroom materials safely  Encourages responsible practices in ​ ​ responsible practices related to and responsibly classmates visual arts.  Cleans work area properly ​

Based on Assessment and Evaluation of Student Achievement Chart, The Ontario Curriculum, The Arts 2010