Department of Art and Art History
University of Utah

ART 3330 section 1 : Screen Printing (4 credits)

Semester:
Summer 2007
Instructor:
 Instructor Chad Tolley
Class time:
MTWH 9:00-12:30pm
Office:
Class location:
ART 252
Office hours:
By appointment
Pre- or Co-requisite:
 Foundation Courses
Telephone:
574-0925
Fulfills:
 4 Credits upper division Art
Email Address:
chadwicktolley@yahoo.com    

Notice: It is the responsibility of the student to enrolled in the class by the add deadline (http://www.sa.utah.edu/regist/pages/Deadlines.html). Late slips will not be signed by the department. It is also the responsibility of the student to make sure that dropping or withdrawing from the class has been officially completed in the Registrar's office.

Course Description
Survey of technical methods involved in developing and printing of screen images on paper. Stencil building methods feature photo film (with photographic, xerox, and drawn imagery) but also include a range of hand-built methods (glue, resist, cut film, paper stencil, etc.). Insights into the field of printmaking in general. Students may build their own screens or use furnished screens. Emphasis on continuing development of individual personal imagery in the context of the screen print. Evaluation based on a portolio of work plus general energy and involvement.

Course Fee
$55

Course Text and Other Readings
Suggested Text Books NOT required

The Complete Printmaker.  (Ross and Romano)  Older
History and Process. Printmaking (Donald Saff).  Older
Water Based Screenprinting  (Steve Hoskins.) New Book, good

Course Content and Objectives

    This class is will introduce you to various techniques used within the Screenprinting medium.  Students will learn how to create original images and successfully print editions of their own work.  

    Techniques will cover how to transfer imagery to your screen using Screen Filler and Photosensitive Emulsion.  We will cover various way to manipulate your images using photographic imagery, color separations, photocopies and hand drawn stencils.

    The structure of the class is simple.  Following technical demonstrations students will be given an assignment based on the demonstration.  Students will then be given time to complete the assignment and are expected to hang their work up at the beginning of class, on the due date.  Critiques are the terminal part of each assignment.  Students should create original work and should be prepared to exchange ideas about their work and other student work, during the critique.  All discussion should remain objective, respectful and constructive. 

Teaching and Learning Methods
Demonstrated Techniques:

Health and Safety
Preparing Screen
Use of drawing materials and Stencils, Printing and Registration.
Cleaning and Reclaiming screens.
Photo screenprinting.  Application and Exposure.
Color Printing.  Registration and Color Separations.

Attendance Policy
Your attendance is mandatory.  The third abscense withour a written excuse will result in the drop of your final grade by one letter.  The forth by another letter, etc. There is no limit to excused abscences but if they are excessive you may need to drop the class.

Arriving late to class, expecially for critiques or demos will result in half an abscence.  Both critiques and demos require your participation.  

All projects must be completed to receive a grade.  If work is still missing at the end of the semester a failing grade will be submitted.  

Evaluation Methods and Grading Scale

Development and interpretation of original ideas:
20%
Demonstrated knowledge of techniques.  This includes a group quiz
20%
Participation in critiques and explanation of ideas
20%
Presentation and cleanliness of work
20%
Professionalism within the printshop
20%



The time and effort you put into your work will be reflected in the above.

Final Grade:

You will receive a grade for each of the five assignments and your final will be determined by the average.  The last assignment will count for double fo any previous assignment.

A  = (excellent) above average in both technical and conceptual ability

B =  (above average) complete the assignment with technical basics and basic conceptual inquiry.

C =  (average) poorly executed and/ or badly conceived and not researched.

Each grade is given with the understanding that the class is new to students.  As students progress through the semester, a greater degree of accomplishment is expected.  




Responsible Studio Behavior
(Safety)  Because we are having a “shared studio experience”  it is very important that we maintain a clean, safe and courteous working environment.  Safety and cleaning procedures will be explained during demonstrations, students are responsible for taking notes and following all procedures.  (Cleanliness) The cleanliness of the Printshop will determine the clealiness of your work and time it takes to create it. Clean up all ink, screens, newsprint etc. after printing.  In addition to maintaining cleanliness throughout the semester, students will be required to participate in a Mid-term and Final clean up.  (Screen Presses) There are a limited number of Screenprinting Beds and students are required to sign up for two hour time slots.  Show up on time, if you are 20 minutes late you will forfeit you time slot.  

Do not use cell phones during class.

Access to Studios/Labs/Equipment During Non-class Hours

ADA statement
The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in the class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the Center for Disability Services, 162 Union Building, 581-5020 (V/TDD). CDS will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations.

All written information in the course can be made available in alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability Services.