Fundamental techniques for drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography alongside modern digital design principles. Analyzes historical artistic movements while building skills in printmaking and graphic media.
A final reflection and critique log for students to analyze the success of their site-specific installation and the conceptual shifts that occurred.
A guide for documenting site-specific sculpture, covering technical aspects of lighting, framing, and narrative capture.
A proposal form for students to justify their choice of installation site, analyzing the conceptual relationship between the sculpture and its environment.
A comprehensive assessment rubric for the final assemblage project, evaluating semiotic depth, technical joinery, material curation, and spatial composition.
Slides for Lesson 4 discussing Rauschenberg, visual irony, metaphor, and the 'grammar' of sculptural composition.
A planning guide for students to map out the conceptual narrative of their final sculpture, focusing on the metaphorical friction between chosen objects.
A critical safety guide for students working with found objects, covering hazard mitigation for toxic materials, tool usage, and proper cleaning protocols.
A lab manual for technical joinery experiments, requiring students to practice mechanical, cold, and hidden pin connections with disparate materials.
A technical reference sheet (The Joinery Bible) detailing adhesive types, mechanical joining methods, and surface preparation for found object assemblage.
Instructional slides for lesson 2 focusing on the 'Junk Drawer Challenge', formal vs. conceptual categorization, and sourcing strategies.
A field log for students to record and categorize their sourced materials based on formal and conceptual properties.
A technical checklist and sourcing map for students to guide their hunt for materials, emphasizing both formal (structural) and conceptual criteria.
A facilitation guide for the instructor to lead the seminar on semiotics, featuring discussion prompts, key pillars of the readymade, and the 'Fountain' debate.
A worksheet for students to perform a semiotic deconstruction of a chosen found object, moving from physical description to conceptual resonance.
Introductory slides for the first lesson, exploring the history of the Readymade, semiotics in art, and contemporary assemblage artists.
A teacher guide for the 'Pixels and Truth' lesson. It combines technical retouching instruction with facilitation strategies for a seminar on media ethics and the history of photographic manipulation.
A student reflection and discussion worksheet on the ethics of photo manipulation. It includes case studies on journalism vs. commercial art and prompts students to write their own ethical manifesto for digital editing.
A teacher guide for the 'Cinematic Color Grades' lesson. It focuses on the emotional impact of color, preset creation strategies, and maintaining skin tone naturalness during heavy grading.
A planning sheet for students to design and document their own custom photography presets. It includes sections for mood boarding, technical HSL/Split Toning recipes, and consistency testing across a portfolio.
A teacher facilitation guide for Lesson 3. It includes a spotlight hook, technical walkthrough points for masking tools, and strategies for avoiding common mistakes like 'haloing'.
A teacher resource for setting up registration jigs and managing alternative substrate printing during the hybrid layering phase.
A teacher guide for facilitating the final print exchange, managing the mock art fair, and evaluating the hybrid printmaking portfolios.
A student artist statement and valuation worksheet for participation in the final print exchange portfolio.
A slide deck for the final print exchange, focusing on professional artist statements, valuation, and networking within the artistic community.
A teacher guide for facilitating the zine binding phase, focusing on the 3-hole pamphlet stitch and material preparation.
A student imposition map and pagination planning worksheet for designing a hybrid zine.
A slide deck introducing zine construction and layout, focusing on pagination, imposition, and narrative flow in printmaking.
A student registration checklist and technical roadmap for aligning digital backgrounds with analog print overlays.
A slide deck introducing hybrid layering techniques, focusing on the combination of digital backgrounds with analog print overlays.
Teacher-facing facilitation guide for Lesson 5, covering shop flow management, end-of-class cleanup protocols, and the final production run evaluation rubric.
Student worksheet for tracking production runs, assigning team roles, recording print-by-print quality checks, and verifying shop cleanup tasks.
A teacher resource for setting up and facilitating different image transfer stations in the printmaking lab.
A student reflection form for analyzing the visual impact, public reception, and site-specific effectiveness of their final posters.
A student lab report for investigating and comparing different digital-to-analog transfer methods for printmaking.
A facilitation guide for instructors to lead seminar discussions on the historical legacy, ethical considerations, and visual impact of graphic posters.
A professional resource for graduate students to structure their artist statements and conduct a final audit of their prints for exhibition. Includes sections for technical defense, material significance, and a curated checklist.
A slide deck introducing transfer techniques for moving digital designs onto physical print matrices, covering chemical, UV, and physical methods.
Final presentation on the historical and contemporary context of graphic posters, installation impact, and ethical considerations in visual communication.
Slide deck for Lesson 5 on curation and critique. Addresses professional presentation standards, artist statement frameworks, and critical questions for defending hybrid printmaking works.
A teacher guide for facilitating the digital design phase, including technical settings for Photoshop bitmapping and Illustrator trapping.
Final studio responsibility checklist for screen reclamation and equipment maintenance.
Student reflection sheet for synthesizing typographic choices, technical challenges, and the essential question for the final portfolio.
Visual presentation for Lesson 5, exploring studio responsibility through screen reclamation and the synthesis of work through artist statements and portfolio assembly.
Technical rubric for assessing the final screen-printed poster series, focusing on hierarchy and print quality.
Student print log for tracking consistency and technical variables during a 10-print edition run.
Visual presentation for Lesson 4, exploring the biomechanics of the squeegee pull and common printing issues.
Student reflection sheet and production log for the final multi-color print run, including yield calculations and technical self-critique.
Student formula sheet for tracking ink mixing ratios, transparency testing, and additive levels.
Teacher facilitation guide for Lesson 5, covering post-production critique, screen reclaiming protocols, and commercial viability discussion.
Visual presentation for Lesson 3, exploring ink chemistry, transparency, and the CMYK process vs. spot color.
Student review sheet for the gallery walk. Provides spaces for peer evaluation of atmosphere and script requirements, plus a final self-reflection on the design process.
Instructional slides for the "Detail Designers" lesson. Covers set dressing techniques (furniture and texture) and instructions for the final gallery walk and critique process. Updated for improved legibility and font consistency.
A student self-assessment checklist and reflection log for the model construction phase. Focuses on structural integrity, alignment with the floor plan, and technical details like door/window placement.
Instructional slides for the "Box Builders" lesson. Covers the definition of a maquette, basic cardboard engineering techniques like tabs and corner locks, and the step-by-step process of building walls from a floor plan. Updated for improved legibility and font consistency.
Student mood board worksheet for creating a design concept. Includes areas for color swatches, adjectives, material selection, and a large collage space for sketches and reference images.
Instructional slides for the "Atmosphere Architects" lesson. Teaches color theory for theater, the impact of texture, and how to create a design mood board to guide aesthetic choices. Updated for improved legibility and font consistency.
A technical drawing worksheet for students to create a bird's-eye view floor plan. Includes a blueprint-style grid, stage geography labels, a symbol legend, and space for design justification.
Instructional slides for the "Blueprint Masters" lesson. Teaches the bird's-eye view perspective, architectural symbols for walls/doors/windows, and the basics of stage geography (upstage, downstage, blocking). Updated for improved legibility and font consistency.
Teacher guide for script analysis, including hook activity details, an answer key for the student worksheet, and pedagogical tips.
Student worksheet for script analysis. Includes a short scene fragment and spaces for students to list scenic requirements versus artistic choices, plus a sketch area.
Instructional slides for the "Script Detectives" lesson. Covers the difference between scenic requirements (must-haves) and designer choices (possibilities) using text-based clues.
A graduate-level self-assessment and faculty evaluation tool focusing on haptic quality, conceptual depth, and technical mastery of the final artist book.
A visual presentation for graduate students on the final binding process, craftsmanship standards, and the formal presentation/critique.
A production log for graduate students to track edition consistency, ink formulas, and press settings during the printing phase.
A visual presentation for graduate students on the logistics of printing a full edition, including imposition, paper handling, and quality control.
A planning tool for graduate students to map the layout of their artist book, focusing on the interplay between text and image across a page spread.
A visual presentation for graduate students on the conceptual and visual integration of images with text, focusing on composition, visual weight, and semantic tension.
A visual reference guide for hand-setting lead type, illustrating type anatomy, the pica system, and physical spacing materials.
A technical checklist for graduate students to ensure precision in hand-setting lead type, covering stick settings, spacing, and chase lock-up.
A visual presentation for graduate students on the mechanics of letterpress typesetting, the point system, and the anatomy of lead type.
Discussion prompt cards for peer critique sessions, focusing on technical execution, mark-making, color theory, and conceptual growth in relief printing.
A professional self-assessment rubric and reflection sheet for students to evaluate their technical execution and conceptual growth during the reduction printing process.
Final slides covering the reduction cycle culmination, edition curation standards, and professional signing conventions for fine art prints.
A troubleshooting guide for students to diagnose and correct common relief printing issues like over-inking, under-inking, and registration shifts.
Technical slides for Lesson 4 covering ink slab preparation, the "hiss" of the brayer, registration routines, and troubleshooting print quality.
A teacher log to track and certify student carving safety proficiency during the first technical carving session.
A mark-making practice sheet for students to explore different textures and value-building techniques using pen and ink before translating them to carving gouges.
Technical slides for Lesson 3 focusing on tool safety, carving mechanics, gouge selection, and expressive mark-making techniques.
A guide for preparing the room for the technical workshop, including equipment needs for surface prep, heat transfer, and registration anchoring.
Technical reference sheet for students covering various registration methods (Corner Jig, T-Bar, and Pins) to ensure perfect alignment across multiple reduction print layers.
Technical slides covering block preparation (sanding/toning), the concept of image reversal, and various transfer and registration methods essential for multi-layered printing.
A strategic planning worksheet for students to map out their color separation and carving stages for a multi-colored reduction print.
A conceptual planning worksheet for students to map out the narrative and technical shifts across their variable edition prints. Helps students articulate the meaning behind their material choices.
A facilitation guide for teachers to lead discussions on the historical impact of relief printing and guide students through the complex conceptual shift required for reduction printing.
A production log for students to track their limited edition print runs, record variables, and maintain quality control across 50 prints.
A final reflection exit ticket for Lesson 5, helping students synthesize their technical learning about resistance, tone, and color integration.
The final project brief for the Intaglio unit, challenging students to combine drypoint, plate tone, and chine-coll\u00e9 into a cohesive edition of three prints.
Advanced slide deck for Lesson 5 on the Chine-coll\u00e9 technique, exploring the chemistry of adhesives and the visual impact of layering thin Asian papers into intaglio prints.
A technical press log and troubleshooting guide for students to track their printing variables (pressure, soak time, paper type) and refine their results.
Slide deck for Lesson 4 detailing the physics of paper hydration, the blotting process, and press calibration for intaglio printing.
A studio activity sheet and technical log for 11th-grade students to track their wiping trials and experiment with atmospheric plate tone.
Visual presentation for Lesson 3 on the technical and artistic process of wiping an intaglio plate, focusing on tarlatan use and plate tone control.
A professional plate preparation checklist for Lesson 2, including technical cross-section diagrams and a teacher sign-off area for press safety verification.
Technical slides for Lesson 2 focusing on the physics of beveling, press mechanics, and essential safety protocols for using an etching press.
