Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Studio
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: "C-" or better in ((ART 2203 AND ART 2204 AND ART 2205 AND ART 2206) OR (ART 2200 AND ART 2250)) AND Minor status in Printmaking.
Description
An exploration of methods of cutting images in wood and printing them on paper, including black and white multi-block color, rice paper, and mold-made rag papers, press printing, and hand burnishing. Woods include solid pine, birch ply, mahogany ply, and others. Insights into the field of printmaking in general. Emphasis on continuing development of the relief print. Evaluation based on a portfolio of work plus general energy and involvement. Students buy a set of Japanese tools (unless they have adequate tools).