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Written
by: Judy Decker
Lesson Plan: 8th Grade
3 weeks
Unit:
Printmaking –Plexiglas Engraving (Architecture/Towers)
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General
Objectives:
Students will
1)
experiment with a simplified dry point engraving
technique
2)
explore the elements of Art—using line and
texture to create value
3)
learn about a few of the principles of design.
4)
Learn about some of the world’s most
tallest architecture—learn about the problems facing
architects.
5)
Create one work of art from another—study
the work of a contemporary artist—discover how artists
get ideas.
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Specific
Objectives: Students will
1.
Learn about some of the newest tall skyscrapers and the problems the
architects faced—in Japan and Malaysia
(career/science/technology/math integration)
2.
Use a grid to enlarge an image—integrate math and technology (select
an image for print from the Internet). The architectural
sketch will be a preliminary step to the final print
3.
explore the use of line in Printmaking
4.
explore
value gradation and contrast (shading) by using
cross-hatching techniques --scratch lines into Plexiglas
plates using metal implements
5.
Use
correct inking and printing techniques to pull a
print—use the etching press
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Materials
& Equipment:
Video:
Skyscrapers
Video: Christo (selections
from several videos)
Slides:
Architecture—Davis Publications
Internet Lesson: Great
Towers (many of the resources used are no longer
online)
Book: Skyscrapers:
Worlds Tallest Buildings
Numerous
photocopies of skyscrapers and towers
9x12
drawing paper (students decide
Plexiglas
plates (various sizes—cut to match student drawing)
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Utility knife with
Plexiglas cutter blade
Engraving
tools, Tarlatan or cheese cloth, tissue paper, newsprint
Cotton
rag printing paper
Etching ink,
etching press, Turpenoid and baby oil, old towels for
blotters, paper blotters.
Note: water base ink may be used).
Christo Unit:
Scrap cardboard,
Rubber cement (non-toxic), sheer fabric (choice of colors)
Scissors, choice
of string colors
Scanner - printer-
PhotoDeluxe Software.—printer—color ink
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Instruction:
1.
Present video—discuss challenges facing architects
today— rationale for building up, etc.
2.
Present Internet lesson (2nd day)—Discuss
video and Internet lesson (3rd day)
3.
Review grid-drawing process—also allow students to draw
free hand without grid.
4.
Demonstrate scratching Plexiglas plate--show different ways
to create value with line and textures
5.
Demonstrate correct method of inking and printing plate
6.
Demonstrate using PhotoDeluxe software to add additional
area surroundings (if desired) for Christo like presentation
(print wrapped in fabric)
Procedures:
1.
Select and area of drawing (or entire building) to be
included in engraving print (work from a photocopy of drawing)
2.
Tape photocopy of drawing under Plexiglas plate (see
note)
3.
Scratch lines, values, and textures into plate.
Use parallel lines, cross-hatching to create values.
Experiment with a variety of line and textures. Fine point
Dremel tool may also be used.
4.
(Put cotton rag printing paper in water to soak) Ink plate with black etching ink.
Force ink into textures with Tarlatan or cheesecloth.
Wipe off excess ink. Use newsprint and tissue paper
scraps to clean white areas of plate. Wipe plate edges.
5.
Place printing plate on bed of press- inked side up.
6.
Blot paper between towels to remove excess moisture--lay
over plate. Place
newsprint paper folder over to protect felts of press.
7.
Tighten pressure on press--roll through.
Place print in newsprint folder (used in step 6) and
place between paper blotters to dry.
8.
Make a second print—select the best print for
matting—Use the poorer quality print to wrap in fabric Christo
style.
Evaluate prints on:
composition, values and contrast, line quality, print quality,
engraving of plate, effort and participation
9. Christo
wrapping---evaluate on over-all aesthetics and creativity shown
in continuing the environment for the building. Surrounding site
may be scanned from books—or found on the Internet. Use
PhotoDeluxe to re-size images—print out.
Note:
it is best to file the edges of the plate to 45 degree angle. We
were able to get successful prints without this step. Plates did
not cut the paper when we printed.
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