Today's Class- Tonight we started the design phase of the class, with a project that explores black and white compositions in the form of a book illustration done as a woodcut print. I showed slides of the history of printmaking from the early Renaissance to contemporary art, explaining the process and role that prints served in societies. I also brought in a pile of illustrated books for people to look at. Wood was distributed and safe and effective cutting techniques were demonstrated.
How to make this up- You won't be able to start the print until you get a piece of wood, which I'll make available next week to people who missed tonight. Meanwhile, you can work out your composition on paper. The design will be 8" x 6", and can be horizontal or vertical format. It must be an illustration from a literary source. Above and below are examples from previous semesters. Additional examples and the full details and requirements can be seen here.
Homework- This woodcut graded project is due at the beginning of class on March 22, 2012, at which point they will be printed in class. If you didn't finalize your design by the end of class tonight, I strongly recommend that you bring your idea to class next week for me to look at.
Those who still owe me the stipple drawing and/or the plant drawing should get them turned in as soon as possible to receive partial credit.
For next class 3/8/12- We will start our study of color, with some basic color theory. Bring your 18" x 24" pad, pencil and eraser, acrylic paints (black, white, red, yellow, blue), brushes, palette, palette knife, and water container.
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