In this hands-on course students will learn the complex process of intaglio printmaking. Intaglio or, copper plate etching, is when a resist is applied to a metal plate and then lines are scribed into the resist (also known as a ground) and those exposed areas of copper are then etched by ferric chloride solution. Those etched lines are filled with oil-based ink, the plate is wiped clean, and the lines are printed to produce a print.
Students will learn step-by-step the process of intaglio printmaking, the history of the process, terminology, aquatint, contemporary applications of the technique using viscosity printing, and how to operate a printing press!
As a collaborative class, students will share their work, give and receive feedback, and engage in regular process-based reviews and an end-of-quarter critique to expand their critical observational skills and visual literacy.
This hands-on course provides students with in-person instruction, demonstrations, hand-outs, and supplemental video tutorials to support students with various learning modalities. Students should expect to invest 6-8 hours to complete all projects during studio lab times outside of class sessions.
Beginning students are welcome. Previous printmaking or introductory art experience is beneficial and encouraged.
Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:
4 - Intermediate Printmaking
Registration
At least one college-level studio art course; Printmaking: Introduction preferred.
Academic Details
Creative fields, art, art production
$150 total fee: $100 for project supplies, $50 required studio fee