Nov 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Current Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Current Catalog

ART.-221 Screen Printing I

Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ; Minimum grade of 2.0 in ART.-131  and DESN 115 .
This course provides an introductory experience in the techniques materials history and contemporary practice in the art of screen printing. Students will explore copy preparation mesh and frame selection and printing techniques. Students will build their technical skills through the actual production of screen-printed works.

Course Outcomes
1. Recount the historical development of screen printing 2. Identify tools, materials, and equipment used for screen printing 3. Use safe work procedures according to standard practices 4. Compare and contrast the various stencil methods and their applications 5.Demonstrate working knowledge for creating color separated artwork 6. Accurately use and define appropriate terminology of screen printing 7. Describe typical procedures for creating a screen print 8. Demonstrate the ability to convert artwork to appropriate halftones 9. Achieve proficiency in technical aspects of screen printing 10. Identify the attributes of a high quality screen printed product 11. An overall knowledge of the process and variable involved in screen printing.