Maricopa Community Colleges  ART259   19886-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/12/85
ART259 19886-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Monoprinting
Introduction to concepts and techniques for Monoprintmaking. Deals with la prima technique used in painting in first part of course. Multi-plate printing and how method of printing relates to use of color and separation in second part of course. Prerequisites: ART111 and ART113.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ART259   19886-99999 Monoprinting
1. Relate the history of the Monoprint. (I)
2. Illustrate the techniques of Monoprint. (II)
3. Demonstrate the use and maintenance of a flatbed Intaglio press. (III)
4. Demonstrate the handling of ink, oil pigments and their various mediums. (IV)
5. Demonstrate the ability to work in the a la prima mode. (V)
6. Illustrate the multi-plate color separation techniques. (VI)
7. Document results of all innovative processes developed by personal experimentation. (VII)
8. Curate and prepare a Monoprint exhibition or commercial use. (VIII)
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ART259   19886-99999 Monoprinting
    I. Historical Origins of the Monoprint
        A. Survey of Pre-nineteenth century techniques
        B. Modern innovations
      II. Monoprint Techniques
          A. Painting on glass
            1. Cliche' verre
          B. Painting on clay
          C. Working back into Monoprint
        III. The Flatbed Intaglio Press
            A. History in the flatbed press
            B. Maintenance of the flatbed press
            C. Use of the flatbed press
          IV. Materials and Media in Monoprint
              A. Inks
              B. Painting media
              C. Drawing tools
              D. Clay and pigments
              E. Solvents
                1. Safety in handling
            V. The La Prima Mode
                A. History
                B. Techiques
                C. Media and materials
              VI. Color Separation
                  A. Relationship to Photography
                  B. Techniques
                  C. Commercial Uses
                VII. Experimentation
                    A. Documentation of innovative processes
                    B. Importance of individual experimentation
                  VIII. Making a Monoprint
                      A. Selecting an appropriate technique
                      B. Selecting appropriate papers
                      C. Curating the Print
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