Collaborative Project /
PROJECT DEADLINES /
Aug 26: Introduction to Project / Select topic
Aug 28: Handout image template & transparencies
Sept 4: Bring $8.00 for paper / COAT Screens / work on drawings which are due completed on Sept 11.
Sept 9: Shoot screens / dye papers / practice printing
Sept 11: THE BIG DAY / In class printing of Dogs (THIS IS A ONE DAY EVENT WITH NO CHANCE TO MAKE IT UP!!!)
Aug 26: Introduction to Project / Select topic
Aug 28: Handout image template & transparencies
Sept 4: Bring $8.00 for paper / COAT Screens / work on drawings which are due completed on Sept 11.
Sept 9: Shoot screens / dye papers / practice printing
Sept 11: THE BIG DAY / In class printing of Dogs (THIS IS A ONE DAY EVENT WITH NO CHANCE TO MAKE IT UP!!!)
The Project:
This project is to get you thinking about different ways/techniques to develop & print your images. It is also designed to get you thinking about the various possibilities and effects of overprinting, transparency and composing on the fly. This is an in-class one day printing event. You will prepare your screen and color prior to the selected day. We will then do all the printing during one class period.
Each of you will be given a 11"x17" printout of a skull along with a 11"x17" transparency.
You will each also be purchasing through the print studio a sheet of each of the following papers: Thai Kozo, Arnhem 1618, Cougar White and Neenah Gray paper. (Total cost $8.00) -This will allow you to make 12 prints.
Step 1:
Each of you will be assigned some aspect of the print to develop. (Background, main key image, interior of key image) based on the selected theme/template.
Each of you will then develop your section and shoot it onto your screen PRIOR to class. (All screens must be ready to go at the beginning of class!!!)
Step 2:
Each student will also get assigned a color. (for example: Transparent Blue, or opaque purple)
Step 3:
On the selected day, each of you will bring your pre-shot screen to class along with your pre-assigned mixed color, and all your paper torn down to size.
You each will create a minimum of 8-12 prints, (22"x30") while combining multiple elements from your peers. (Each print will be different)
(You can also think about dyeing some of your paper in advance to add that little special something).
PRINTING DAY:
We will select 5-6 screens to begin with. Working in pairs you will help each other print. You will move around the room printing from the various designs taking into account the various considerations that are listed below.
After everyone has printed the first round of screens, we will select a second round to work with, followed by a third round if needed.
Some of the screens will be locked in printing bases, others you will have to lay down on the floor or table and screen print ala Andy Warhol style. (have a friend help hold the screen if needed).
Considerations while printing:
This is a ONE-DAY EVENT, there will be no chance to make up this project.
This project is to get you thinking about different ways/techniques to develop & print your images. It is also designed to get you thinking about the various possibilities and effects of overprinting, transparency and composing on the fly. This is an in-class one day printing event. You will prepare your screen and color prior to the selected day. We will then do all the printing during one class period.
Each of you will be given a 11"x17" printout of a skull along with a 11"x17" transparency.
You will each also be purchasing through the print studio a sheet of each of the following papers: Thai Kozo, Arnhem 1618, Cougar White and Neenah Gray paper. (Total cost $8.00) -This will allow you to make 12 prints.
Step 1:
Each of you will be assigned some aspect of the print to develop. (Background, main key image, interior of key image) based on the selected theme/template.
Each of you will then develop your section and shoot it onto your screen PRIOR to class. (All screens must be ready to go at the beginning of class!!!)
- Background drawing: Could be drawing, landscape element, pattern or a texture (photogram of lace, string leaves); rubbing, drawing etc.
- Background drawing Cut Stencil.
- Key interior (drawing, pattern, texture)
- Key Image: Hand drawn
- Key Image: Cut Stencil.
Step 2:
Each student will also get assigned a color. (for example: Transparent Blue, or opaque purple)
Step 3:
On the selected day, each of you will bring your pre-shot screen to class along with your pre-assigned mixed color, and all your paper torn down to size.
You each will create a minimum of 8-12 prints, (22"x30") while combining multiple elements from your peers. (Each print will be different)
(You can also think about dyeing some of your paper in advance to add that little special something).
PRINTING DAY:
We will select 5-6 screens to begin with. Working in pairs you will help each other print. You will move around the room printing from the various designs taking into account the various considerations that are listed below.
After everyone has printed the first round of screens, we will select a second round to work with, followed by a third round if needed.
Some of the screens will be locked in printing bases, others you will have to lay down on the floor or table and screen print ala Andy Warhol style. (have a friend help hold the screen if needed).
Considerations while printing:
- Try different combinations of elements,
- Vary the order you print a particular element. (Sometimes you might print it first, and then on another print have it be a later element. You may print it once early on and then again later after other elements have been added.
- Play around with what aspects you want to be dominant or have subordinate in your compositions.
- You must include a minimum of 5 different screens on each print.
This is a ONE-DAY EVENT, there will be no chance to make up this project.
Vocabulary:
Mesh count
Stencil Remover
Emulsion
Mylar Registration
Off Contact Printing
Print Stroke
Flood Stroke
Mesh count
Stencil Remover
Emulsion
Mylar Registration
Off Contact Printing
Print Stroke
Flood Stroke