This course investigates various relief methods of printmaking including linocut, woodcut and collograph. Emphasis is on experimentation and combining media. This course is an introduction to stencil processes and printing. Hand drawn and photographic stencil making techniques are explored. Monoprinting and discovery of unique aspects of serigraphy are encouraged.
Emphasis is on exploration of color and development of student s ideas and methodologies.
Students learn basic platemaking and printing techniques, while learning to incorporate their own drawing skills and points of view. Historical and contemporary prints are reviewed. This course is an introduction to planographic print techniques including drawing, painting, photographic, and transfer on stone and metal plate. Basic black and white and color printing techniques are practiced. Contemporary and historical prints are reviewed.