VPAS 528 Printmaking Process + Materials for the Classroom: Screenprinting, Introductory

Division of Continuing Studies Professional Institute for Educators

3 credits 45.0 hours
600 level graduate course

This course is an introduction to stencil methods in screen printing with water-based inks. Demonstrations in screen printing techniques are followed by hands-on work in stencil preparation, mixing of pigments, registration processes, pulling a print and presentation, including development and application of various hand-cut and photo stencils. Course includes idea development and application of visual skills in expression of color, line and form through drawn, photographic or computer-generated stencil processes. Emphasis is on the acquisition of personal expression and technical skills, within the capabilities of screen printed opaque and transparent colors. Discussion and consideration of application to K-12 art classrooms is also included.

Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course may not be audited.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.