Techniques for relief, intaglio, and screen printing alongside digital graphic design principles. Examines plate preparation, ink application, and the integration of typography within visual layouts.
A comprehensive introduction to digital graphic design and typography for 10th-grade students. This sequence bridges the gap between traditional art and modern vector-based technology, focusing on anatomy, hierarchy, logo design, and print preparation.
An advanced printmaking sequence focusing on the reduction lino-cut method. Students explore historical context, strategic planning, technical carving, and the precise mechanics of registration and editioning to create multi-colored prints from a single, evolving block.
A high school sequence exploring the intersection of digital design and traditional printmaking. Students learn to bridge vector precision with analog texture through zine production and professional practice.
A comprehensive 12th-grade unit on intaglio drypoint printing, covering historical context, plate preparation, incising techniques, inking/wiping, press operation, and chine-collé integration. Students move from raw plate preparation to pulling professional-grade prints.
A comprehensive high school sequence exploring the technical and artistic intersection of screen printing and typographic design, from emulsion chemistry to final editioning.
A comprehensive 8th-grade sequence on relief printmaking, covering design reversal, carving safety, ink application, and the reduction printing process. Students move from basic concepts to producing a professional multi-color edition.
A comprehensive 8th-grade unit bridging traditional printmaking concepts with modern digital graphic design. Students explore typography anatomy, vector illustration, grid-based layouts, and digital color theory to create professional-quality visual communications.
An introduction to the intaglio printmaking family through drypoint etching on plastic plates. Students explore line weight, tonal variation, wiping techniques, and mixed media additions like chine-collé.
An 8th-grade unit exploring the intersection of Pop Art and screen printing. Students learn technical printmaking skills while investigating the social impact of mass-produced imagery.
A comprehensive 10th-grade course on screen printing, covering its historical roots, technical darkroom processes, and professional production workflows. Students transform graphic designs into mass-produced art.
Students transition from relief printing to intaglio, mastering drypoint etching on plexiglass. The sequence covers plate preparation, scribing for texture and value, inking/wiping techniques, press operation, and advanced chine-collé methods.
This sequence explores the intersection of digital design and traditional printmaking. Students learn to combine the precision of vector graphics with the tactile, organic qualities of analog transfers and mixed media to create a professional 'hybrid' portfolio.
A 30-minute professional development session for teachers on utilizing collage-illustrated books to enhance visual literacy and creative expression in the classroom. participants will explore examples, discuss pedagogical strategies, and design their own collage activity.
A creative art lesson where students (ages 9-10) explore the history of mosaics and create their own heart-shaped paper mosaics to express personal messages of love and support.
A hands-on art and science lesson where students explore the diversity of plant life through leaf prints, focusing on shapes, textures, and patterns.
A hands-on environmental education lesson where students transform recycled paper into unique handmade sheets for creative projects like cards and bookmarks.
A hands-on lesson where students learn the art of papermaking using recycled materials, combining environmental science with creative crafting.
