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Shirley E. Scheier
ART 245
Seattle Campus

Concepts in Printmaking

Introduction to contemporary printing methods such as monotype, monoprint, stencil, and photocopy. Survey of historical and current approaches to the art of printmaking.

Class description

Concepts in Printmaking taught by Professor Scheier is the extension of basic foundation drawing and design skills into the Linocut printmaking method.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Drawing and collage assignments along with group critiques initiate concepts and formal issues for 4 linocut projects. Workshop demonstrations provide direct instruction of relief printmaking working methods and materials.

Recommended preparation

Drawing and painting courses. ART 190

Class assignments and grading

Technical and formal use of relief print methods. Development of image through drawing and collage using selected sourse materials.

Drawing, composition, inventiveness, participation in workshop and discussions.


The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Last Update by Shirley E. Scheier
Date: 04/15/2009