Maricopa Community Colleges  ART241   19886-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/12/85
ART241 19886-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Intaglio
Introduction to traditional concepts and techniques for Intaglio printmaking. Deals with black and white printing; includes brief introduction to color printing. Covers various tools and materials used in Intaglio. Prerequisites: ART111 and ART113.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ART241   19886-99999 Intaglio
1. Identify the historical origins and applications of Engraving, Etching, and Aquatint. (I)
2. Illustrate plate preparation. (II)
3. Demonstrate the use and maintenance of the Flatbed Intaglio Press. (III)
4. Explore the effects of various drawing methods associated with Intaglio. (IV)
5. Relate Alternative Printing Methods associated with Intaglio forms. (V)
6. Demonstrate the range of state proof impressions. (VI)
7. Curate and pull an Intaglio Print with edition consistency. (VII)
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ART241   19886-99999 Intaglio
    I. Historical Origins of the Intaglio Print
        A. Metal Engraving (15th century)
          1. Anonymous Masters
          2. Albrecht Durer
        B. Etching (16th century)
          1. Rembrandt
          2. William Hogarth
          3. Giovanni Battista Piranesi
        C. Aquatint (18th century)
          1. Francisco Goya
        D. Viscosity (20th century)
          1. Stanley William Hayter
      II. Plate Preparation
          A. Cleaning and Beveling
          B. Hard-ground Application
          C. Key transfer
          D. Needling the ground
          E. Application of Plate backing
          F. Etching the plate
          G. Removing the ground
        III. Flatbed Intaglio Press
            A. Use
            B. Maintenance
            C. Safety in handling
          IV. Alternative Drawing Methods
              A. Engraving
              B. Dry Point
              C. Mezzotint
              D. Aquatint
              E. Spitbite
              F. Flatbite
            V. Alternative Printing Methods
                A. a la Poupee
                B. Chine Colle
                C. Relief Roll
                D. Viscosity Roll
                E. Blind Impression
              VI. Proofing
                  A. Heating the plate
                  B. Inking and wiping the plate
                  C. Setting registration
                  D. Setting press pressure
                  E. Making an impression
                  F. Determining the inking procedure
                  G. Reworking the plate
                VII. Intaglio Printing
                    A. Soaking and stacking the paper
                    B. Register the paper
                    C. Curating the edition
                      1. Edition consistency
                      2. Archival storage
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