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Lithography /
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COURSE NO.: VISA A 240-001 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: An examination of advanced and applied lithographic techniques; concentrating on process and aesthetic development. Depending on time and availability of facilities, some or all of the following techniques will be explored: 1. Stone lithography 2. Plate lithography 3. Photo lithography 4. Color lithography 5. Xerox transfer lithography Text: No text is required. However, you may on occasion need to research information at the library using the books listed in the bibliography below. Bibliography: Printmaking: History and Process, Donald Saff and Deli Sacillotto
The Tamrind Book of Lithography: Art and Techniques, Garo Antreasian
and Clinton Adams, My desk copies will be made available to you during the scheduled class time only. GRADING CRITERIA: Turning the process into a personal expression should be your goal in this course. You are expected to apply care and knowledge learned from all "test" plates and stones into more sensitive and perceptual images. Your evaluation will be based primarily upon idea and concept and its technical realization. Critiques: There will be two group critiques, one at midterm, and one during the final exam period. You will be evaluated on your participation in these group critiques. Failure to attend any critique will result in an "F" being averaged into your final grade. Portfolio Requirements: A major portion of your final grade is determined by your portfolios. It is very important that you take great care in its presentation. 1. Only folder or envelope type portfolios are acceptable. DO NOT wrap or bundle your editions in newsprint or newsprint pad. 2. All editions should consist of not less than eight identical impressions. 3. Each print should be signed and numbered with clean, generous margins. 4. The interleaf should be consistent in dimensions and not longer than the print paper. 5. At least one print must be properly mounted in a clean hinged mat with a beveled window. (NOTE: Use white, off-white, or any other neutral colored mat.) Attendance: Because of the introductory nature of the course, attendance is required at ALL scheduled class times. If for any reason you are unable to attend a process lecture, there will be no make up lectures and it becomes your responsibility to research that information at the library or from a fellow student. You are allowed three absences. Your grade will be lowered 1/2 letter grade for each unexcused absence thereafter. If you miss a scheduled critique your grade will be lowered one full letter. Late arrivals and early departures will also be recorded. Three of these will be equal to one absence. If you should miss a formal critique without a written excuse or show up for a critique with no work to present, your final grade will be dropped 1/2 letter grade. You will also be required to attend a number of outside activities including field trips, exhibitions, workshops, and lectures. MATERIALS REQUIRED Lithographic Supplies Litho pencils (1-5) COURSE OUTLINE: 1. Stone lithography Test stone 2. Second stone This time, create an image using any single or combination of technique you learned in the test stone. The techniques you choose should be selected according to those that will best realize the image or subject matter with which you are involved. 3. Xerox transfer lithography Transfer and print a laser copy onto a freshly grained litho stone. It can be a scanned image or one that is created in any of the available graphics programs. 4. Plate lithography Create an image on an aluminum litho plate preferably using crayons or other dry techniques. Tusche washes may be used but they will require special attention during the etching process. 5. Photo lithography Using a digitally rendered negative transparency, print an image on a prepared photo litho plate. The image may be a photograph you have taken that has been scanned into photoshop or it can be and image created in any of the available graphics applications. If you use an image other than your own you must alter it significantly. It is preferred that you have your transparencies made at a professional copy lab (Sir Speedy). Transparencies made on the laser printer are thin and do not have the density necessary for good opaqueing of the photo emulsion. 6. Color lithography 7. Last scheduled class day: Final critique 8. Exam day: 1.) Portfolios due 2.) Shop clean-up STUDIO SAFETY: 1. Do not use facilities unless you are enrolled in a print course or have special permission from me or Mark Grote. Never use equipment that has not been demonstrated to you by me. 2. All students are urged to have a tetanus shot. Bandaids and first aid creams are supplied in the first aid kits. Cuts and abrasions can be frequent in this course. 3. Any skin contact with acids and solvents must be flooded with water immediately. Use fan ventilation and avoid inhaling acid, solvent, and chemical vapors. (See attached chemical safety sheet.) 4. Report all accidents to me. Report damage to equipment to me. 5. Eye protection and protective gloves should be used when necessary. Nuisance masks are recommended when dealing with the rosin, asphaltum dust, and spray paints. 6. Tie long hair back before using electrical equipment. It is also easy to dip long hair into the acid trays while checking on an etching plate. 7. Be aware of the locations of all fire extinguisher. 8. No bare feet. 9. No smoking. |
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