Lithography

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Student will investigate and explore image making using traditional lithographic techniques
• Students will learn how to produce multiple series of prints
• Student will understand how to use a variety of lithographic materials
• Students will produce a portfolio of multiple state prints
• Student will acquire a grammar of lithographic visual language.
• Student will establish the foundations for a critical approach to printmaking.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Kitchen Litho	10 points
Line drawing	25 points
Second state line drawing	25 points
Tusche wash/Autographic ink	30 points
Xerox transfer + drawing	30 points
Final print	50 points
Sketchbook	30 points

Lithography is a practice made better through discipline, as well as consistent, focused work. The only way you get better is by making a lot of drawings steadily and with commitment. If you make significant improvement in your drawings over the course of the semester, you will likely do well in this class.

A=exceptional, print exceeds expectations and is demonstrative of understanding of the drawing/processing and printing processes. Print is the result of evident focus, exhibits personal investment and steady, persistent work both in and outside of class.

B=very good work, though print does not entirely demonstrate an understanding of assignment concepts. Drawing reveals competent improvement over the course of its development. Drawing needs improvement in 1-2 of the following areas: technical concerns, formal concerns, composition, conceptual consideration, thorough drawing development.

C= print meets expectations, but minimally. The drawing is not completely developed, little personal effort expended, work ethic is lacking, student improves little and has difficulty grasping many of the drawing concepts presented in the assignment. Drawing needs improvement in 3-4 of the following areas: technical concerns, formal concerns, composition, conceptual consideration, thorough drawing development.

D= print is begun but is marginally complete. Drawing does not meet expectations. Drawing needs improvement in all of the following areas: technical concerns, formal concerns, composition, conceptual consideration, thorough drawing development.

F=Print does not exist.

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
186-200 points	A
180-185 points	A-
174-179 points	B+
166-173 points	B
160-165 points	B-
154-159 points	C+
146-153 points	C
140-145 points	C-
134-139 points	D+
128-133 points	D
120-127 points	D-
0-119 points	F

Attendance/Participation:

Being that this is a studio class, attendance at all classes is mandatory and very important. Your attendance is directly correlated to doing well in this class. You are allowed three excused absences for this class, I recommend that you reserve these for unexpected situations such as illness or family emergency. Any absences beyond these three will result in your final grade being dropped by a letter increment. For instance An A would become an A- and so on.

We will CRITIQUE work in class as a group, and you will be submitting images of your final work on CANVAS. You MUST submit your work to canvas to receive a grade!

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FINISH ALL WORK IN CLASS ALONE, YOU WILL NEED TO SPEND TIME OUTSIDE OF CLASSROOM TIME TO FINISH YOUR WORK. I will be available on Friday for open studio hours and by appointment otherwise.

Tardiness is a disruption to our classroom. THREE TARDIES EQUAL ONE ABSENCE. THE SAME POLICY APPLIES TO LEAVING CLASS EARLY. Do not schedule meetings with your advisor or your doctor during our class time as these will not be excused.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Printing paper: RIVES BFK, recommended pack of 10 sheets (22”x30” 250gsm), approximately $50 for the semester
• Sketchbook: at least 6x inches or standard 11x8.5 inches for play and experimentation, with sketchbook prompts to be completed outside of class
• Apron: optional, some aprons available in the shop but students may want to bring their own
• Bamboo brushes or watercolor brushes in a range of sizes
• Pencil bag or container to hold materials, something portable