CATALOGUE COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Prerequisite: ART 4143 or consent of instructor. Selected studio problems with emphasis on combining or mixing media. Stressing individual development and production.

OBJECTIVE:

In this course students will:

1. Develop a working knowledge of printmaking tools and equipment as it pertains to proper use, maintenance and safety precaution.
2. Acquire a working knowledge and understanding of printmaking media as a learning and creative process.
3. Study the history of printmaking and its connection to contemporary approaches to making art.
4. Demonstrate and be familiar with basic techniques, elements and principles of printmaking processes in all areas.    

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Attendance 20%
2. Shop Notebook- documentation of the development of ideas (images) and record of processes for each print. 20%
3. Final Portfolio- consisting of 6 edition prints-5 prints per edition (or to be arranged with professor). Each edition will be worth 10% of your final grade. One print from EACH edition must be mounted and matted giving you a total of 6 matted prints in your portfolio. 60%

GRADING SCALE AND EVALUATION EXPLANATION:
Midterm and Final Grading Scale: A=90 to 100, B= 80 to 89, C= 70 to 79, D= 60 to 69, F= below 60

Project Grading Scale: A=9 to 10, B= 7 to 8, C= 4 to 6, D= 2 to 3, F= 0-1
Evaluation Explanation:
A= Superior work. Excellent development in skill, exploration and expression.
B= Above average development in skill; exploration and expression.
C= Average work. Meeting the assignment requirements. Recommend greater need for study in academic comprehension and technical skills.
D= Below average performance. Requires greater study to improve academic understanding, perceptual and technical skills.
F= Performance indicates little or no progress in academic understanding, perceptual and technical skills. Quality of work not on level of necessary time and study. Showing little willingness or effort to improve skills.

PROJECTS:
All work is expected to be completed and ready for presentation at the assigned date. It is EXTREMELY important to stay up to date with assignments and projects.
> Late work is unacceptable. Every effort must be made to turn projects in on time.
> YOU are responsible for finding out what work was missed during your absence, and turning in work missed due to an absence. I will not remind you that a project was due during your absence.
> IF you are absent on a project due date, and IF you are within the three
allowable unexcused absences, work is DUE at the beginning of the next class period attended.

PROJECTS:

All work is expected to be completed and ready for presentation at the assigned date. It is EXTREMELY important to stay up to date with assignments and projects.

            >          Late work is unacceptable. Every effort must be made to turn projects in                on time.

            >          YOU are responsible for finding out what work was missed during your                              absence, and turning in work missed due to an absence. I will not remind                                you that a project was due during your absence.

            >          IF you are absent on a project due date, and IF you are within the three         

                        allowable unexcused absences, work is DUE at the beginning of the                                   next class period attended.

CRITIQUES:

Class critiques are intended to help evaluate the strengths and weaknesses within each project by practicing new vocabulary and design concepts presented in class. They will take place on a regular basis and are designed to encourage the development of your technical and conceptual skills. Your participation and the expression of ideas and opinions in critiques are a major part of this course. Missing critique is equivalent to missing an exam and will be penalized via 5% attendance grade reduction.

CLASS ATTENDANCE:

CRITIQUES:
Class critiques are intended to help evaluate the strengths and weaknesses within each project by practicing new vocabulary and design concepts presented in class. They will take place on a regular basis and are designed to encourage the development of your technical and conceptual skills. Your participation and the expression of ideas and opinions in critiques are a major part of this course. Missing critique is equivalent to missing an exam and will be penalized via 5% of your project grade.

CLASS ATTENDANCE:
Attendance and attitude are influencing factors. You should come to class prepared to work. Attendance is required for the entire class period. Excused absences are those which involve a documented health problem, family emergency, official university function, or religious holiday. Incompletes for the course will only be considered in extreme cases of personal injury or family emergencies.
You are allowed only 3 absences! After 3 absences you run the risk of being penalized via 5% attendance grade reduction.

STUDIO ACCESS:
The print studio is available for your use whenever scheduled classes are not in session. The studio, supply cabinet and other materials are accessible via room and lock codes that will be provided. Please keep this information limited to only other students enrolled in the course.
IF YOU ARE IN THE BUILDING AFTER HOURS, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOUR STUDENT ID AND PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS IF AN OFFICER ASKS FOR IT. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM AND NEED ASSISTANCE, CALL THE CAMPUS POLICE AT EXT. 4239.
MAINTENANCE OF STUDIO: General studio clean up will be the last 15 minutes of each class session. Students will maintain discipline in studio safety precautions, maintenance and up keep throughout the semester. The instructor will drop those students not willing to take active part in those goals.

TEXT:
John Ross, The Complete Printmaker, ISBN # 0-02-927372-2, The Free Press
Donald Saff/Deli Sacilotto, Printmaking: History and Process, ISBN # 0-03-085663-9, Capital City Press

HEALTH AND SAFETY:
Department of Art will endeavor to comply with the intent of state laws or acts and the University Health and Safety Program in an effort to maintain a safe academic and working environment.

ACADEMIC HONESTY:
It is very important that submitted work, to be graded, be representative of your own design and execution. These standards, at the minimum, require that you never present the work of others as your own. Misrepresentation can result with a course grade of "F" given for cheating.

CLASSROOM CIVILITY:
All students will be expected to act in a manner consistent with the academic goals
of the course; that is, any behavior detrimental to the learning experience of the group will not be tolerated. All electronic devices must be turned off before entering the classroom. Cell phone or beeper disruptions will not be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal from class.

STUDENTS WITH A DISABLING CONDITION:
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible so that the necessary accommodations can be

GALLERY REQUIRMENT SPRING 2013 (revised)

• Students enrolled in studio or art history courses must attend every gallery opening.
• See exceptions for Spring 2013 below.
• At every gallery opening, the student will receive a comment sheet.
• During each opening, the student must fill out and submit the comment sheet.
• If the student cannot attend the gallery opening, they must meet following requirements:       
  1. The student must write a paper on the artist exhibited in the Juanita Harvey gallery.
  2. The paper should emphasize the student’s reaction to the work.
  3. The paper must be formatted in Times New Roman, 12pt font, and be double-spaced.
  4. The paper must consist of 500 words.
  5. The paper must be submitted to the art office one week after the exhibition opening.
  6. If the exhibition extends past the final class day of the semester, the paper will be due one week before the final class day of the semester.
• If a student does not attend the show nor submit a paper, their final grade will be dropped 3.3% per gallery opening.
• If a student misses all of the gallery openings and does not write a paper for each required exhibition, the student’s final grade will be dropped by 10%.

THE REQUIRED EXHIBITIONS FOR SPRING 2013 ARE LISTED BELOW.

Don Ray McKinney, January 18, 6-8 pm, Juanita Harvey Art Gallery

Take Me to the River, February 15, Time TBA, Wichita Falls Museum of Art at Midwestern State University

Jennifer Yucus and Jorge Montero, March 8, 6-8 pm, Juanita Harvey Art Gallery