Samples of traditional and contemporary batik are examined, and the process of applying melted way to the parts of the fabric is demonstrated. Students experiment with the use of brushes and the traditional tchanting tool to control the flow of wax. This drawing process entails realizing an object by describing the negative space surrounding its contours, for example, the wedge shapes between the spokes of a bicycle wheel. This lesson is important for learning to observe points of intersection and differences of scale. Students paint still life subjects, expanding the palette of complementary colors to include more choices.
Students learn about a variety of painting supports and prepare a surface with a gesso ground.
Introduction of printmaking. Students look at block prints and are introduced to the idea of relief printing and its various methods. Techniques are introduced for making mono prints by controlled removal of ink from a glass plate or with the rubbing process. Found images with ink line. Random results of moving India ink over a paper surface by blowing air through a straw inspires the imagination.