Tools + Vocab
Composition
Printmaking Types
Printmaking Rules
ETC
100
What is this called?
Block Printing Ink
100
What is composition?
The way the different elements of artwork are designed or arranged.
100
What type of printmaking are you doing in class?
'Linoleum' or 'relief' printing
100
In what direction do you carve with your tools?
AWAY from you/your hand
100
WHAT IS OUR THEME???
Memory <3
200
What is this tool called?
A barren
200
What is triangular composition?
It comes to a point and connects two corners.
200
What is a monotype (or litho)?
It is a design/image painted on the surface of a smooth plate and printed.
200
How deep do you need to carve into the block?
Not deep at all! Go gently!!!!!!
200
What are the the three main things you need in your mind map?
You need: 3 Big Connections, Specific Connections, and at least one idea on how to turn their concept into art.
300
What is this tool called? How is it used?
It is a 'linoleum cutter'. It is used to carve into the block to make the image!
300
____________ composition has its focal point in the center, and moves out from that point.
'Radial' composition
300
This type of printmaking is where you scratch into the surface of a metal plate, and then use acids to make those scratches deeper.
"Intaglio" or etching/drypoint
300
How can you use tools safely/responsibly?
Don't walk around with them, only use them on your block, make sure you hand it back to Mx Tracy....
300
What is a thumbnail sketch?
A series of small sketches that help you plan out what you're drawing.
400
What is printmaking?
It is an art process where you make pictures or designs by printing them from specially prepared blocks. (This is a manual process!)
400
What composition is used in this artwork? How do you know?
It is the 'cross' composition. It is a balances composition and uses clear cross sections.
400
Who is the printmaking artist John Vasquez Mejias, and what type of printmaking does he do?
Lives in the Bronx
Public school art teacher
Creates artwork about Puerto Rican independence and speaking up on social issues regarding human rights
Does woodcut/linoleum printing
400
How do you transfer your image?
You line up the image on your block, color the back black with your pencil.... the graphite will transfer over on to the block.
400
What are the three things you need when making your thumbnail sketch?
Subject, Composition, and Perspective
500
What are all seven of these items?
Brayer, barren, ink, linoleum cutter, spatula, paper, and drying rack.
500
What makes this 'L' shaped?
It is heavy on one side of the image, and it sweeps across the bottom.
500
What are the names of the four categories of printmaking?
Relief (woodcut/linoleum), Intaglio (etching/drypoint), Planar (monotype/litho), Serigraphy (stencils/screenprint)
500
What happens if you do NOT use tools responsibly?
It will be an AD and a referral.
500
What types of lines do you need for your project? Why?
Bold, graphic lines (no teeny tiny details). It's hard to do fine lines with this project!