| Objectives: Students will
Be
able to produce a self-portrait series using mono printing method. The
self-portrait will be taken with a digital camera and will involve the
student with an activity that they participate in during the year. For
example, athletic props will be borrowed from Gym teacher and students
will pose with a baseball bat.
Create a relief print - demonstrate
craftsmanship in cutting plate.
Expand the composition in a creative
way - show repetition of image. Explore a variety of media.
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Materials:
Easy Cut 12” x 12”
(cut to size - or linoleum)
5 x7 digital self portrait printout
Pencil with eraser
Lino blades
Brayers
Various block printing colors
Tempera and or Acrylic Paint assorted colors
Egg carton to hold paint
Styrofoam trays or Plexiglas squares for block ink
Drawing paper to print on (white and construction paper colors)
Poster board/Matboard/
Newspapers - scissors - glue |
| Procedures:
Carving
the block:
- Students have had
previous printing experience – photograph is transferred to block
– and block cut – see other printmaking lessons for steps.
Adaptation for younger students – use Scratchfoam plates. Note –
Linoleum figures can actually be cut out from the block for over
printing techniques.
Procedure
to follow for Studio project:
The following challenge will be written on the board for the
students to know the expectations
- Before you begin the
actual project, you must practice testing out your lino block. Fine
tune your block as you go along; keep carving away any background
pieces that are picking up when you print. Be sure to label each print
with the edition number. Once you are satisfied that you have the
technique down and comfortable with the printing process you will turn
in your best print to be evaluated by the teacher.
- The final project must
contain the following:
- A
minimum of three self-portrait prints.
- Background needs to be designed in a way that supports the
self-portrait
- Final piece needs to be mounted so it can be hung on the wall
- Prints need to be
cleanly pulled. Stray marks will result in points being deducted.
Final evaluation will involve a verbal presentation to the class.
Students will tell about the overall project, why they chose the
particular pose. What problems they encountered and how the mastered
the problems. What they liked best and what they liked least. If given
the choice to start over, what would they have done differently?
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