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.
Registration
At least one college-level studio art course; Printmaking: Introduction preferred.
Academic Details
Creative Fields
$150 total fee: $100 for project supplies, $50 required studio fee