COURSE NO.: VISA A394-001
COMMON CURRICULUM TITILE: Relief Printing

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Name: Bill Kitchens
Office: Rm. 216, St. Mary's Hall
Hours: Mon., Tues., and Wed. 12:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 861-5463
E-mail: wjkitche@loyno.edu

A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
An introductory examination of basic relief and letterpress techniques concentrating in process and aesthetic development. Reloef techniques to be explored include woodcut, linocut, etching, letterpress typography.
Also: artist papers and their characteristics, as well as conservation and presentation of works on paper will be examined.

Text: No text is required. However, you may on occasion need to research informa-tion at the library using the books listed in the bibliography below.

Bibliography:
Printmaking: History and Process, Donald Saff and Deli Sacillotto
ISBN: 0-03-085663-9, Holt, Rienhart, Winston.
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.

Final Portfolio: A major portion of your final grade is determined by this portfolio. 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 no less than eight identical impressions.

3. Each print should be properly signed and numbered with clean, generous margins.

4.The interleaf sheets should be consistent in dimensions and no larger than the print paper.

5.At least one print must be properly mounted in a clean hinged mat with a beveled window and covered with acetate. (Note: Use white, off-white, or any other neutral colored mat.)

Note: The mid-term portfolio grade is a progress indicator only. It will not be averaged into the final grade. These portfolio requirements will be announced at the appropriate time.

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:

Paper: At least 10 sheets of Rives BFK or Arches cover
Japanese paper
Wood
Linoleum block
Chisels for wood
Cutters for linoleum
Pair of scissors
One roll of masking tape
Hand Cleaner
Sharpie permanent marker
Rags
Flexible plastic or large garbage bag
chipboard
Assorted brushes
Tracing paper (individual sheets)
Sturdy portfolio at least 22" x 30"
Newsprint pad 18" x 24"
Drawing pad for proofs
Utility knife
Bone folder
Hard white eraser
Wolfs carbon pencils
Scotch tape

Matting and mounting supplies (purchased at semester's end): Sturdy backing (foam core, chipboard), Linen tape (approximately 3 feet), Acetate, Matboard (white, off-white)

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Linocut
.Begin developing an image on the linoleum using the techniques demonstrated, develop an image and print an edition of eight identical prints.

2. Woodcut: (optional)
.Select an appropriate wood and using the techniques demonstrated, develop an image on the woodblock and print an edition of eight identical prints.

3. Letterpress:
.Select a typeface and set at least five lines of copy to be printed on the Vandercook (buisiness card, lines of poetry etc. )

4. Text and image
.Combine text an image using the letterpress and any other relief media covered to date for the image.

5. Color Reduction Print:
.Using a single linoleum block on the Vandercook press, develop a four color print using the subtractive method.

6. Final Project:
.One edition, final print in any technique or combination of techniques covered this semester. This print should be thoughtful and reflect a development of techniques and ideas.

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.