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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

This course is the extension of basic foundation drawing and design skills into the printmaking medium. Students will work with Relief printing methods, including stencils and collagraph.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Demonstration, group critiques.

Recommended preparation

School of Art major. 10 credits of 100-level Studio Art courses.

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: 02/06/2007