Methods and material (Theory)

Paper Code: 
VAG 121
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 This course will enable the students to-

  1. Selection of materials, preparation of surface for various textures.
  2. Printing of prepared block .Determine registration for printing of editions.
  3. Preparations of composition on plate with various experiments for textural and tonal values. Different techniques like Dry point, Aquatint, Etching, Engraving, Photo etching etc.
  4. Demonstrate an effective knowledge of exhibiting the art works.

 

 

Course

 

Outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

VAG 121

Methods and material  (Theory)

 

The students will be able to-

CO1:  In-depth study about various drawings and compositions done by the printmakers using different tools.

CO2:   Explore and experiment various textural and tonal values with different techniques like Dry point, Aquatint, Etching, Engraving, Photo etching etc.

 

 CO3:   Learn to developer their own compositional senses using the methods, techniques and materials studied.

CO4: Acquire skills to showcase their work in creative way.

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration.

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation, Giving tasks.

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, regular submission.

 

 

Printmaking emphasis on composition and individual technique working in all the following mediums.

 

 

7.00
Unit I: 
Relief Process

i. Selection of Materials, preparation of surface for various textures.

ii. Preparing design and transferring on selected materials, cutting of material and preparing the printing surface.

iii. Printing of prepared block. Determine registration for printing of editions.

7.00
Unit II: 
Intaglio Process
  1. Selection of materials preparations and application of dry and liquid grounds. Study of various chemicals and mordents.
  2. Preparation of composition on plate with various experiments for textural and tonal values. Different techniques like Dry Point, Aquatint, Mezzotint, Etching, Engraving, Photo Etching etc.
  3. Printing techniques such as viscosity.

 

7.00
Unit III: 
Lithography (Planography)
  • Preparation of surface polished and fine grained experiments with line, tone and texture.
  • Understanding the chemical properties of Litho surface.
  • Printing

 

5.00
Unit IV: 
Screen Printing
  1. Preparations of Screen, Selection of various grades of Nylon, cloth and stretching of cloth.
  2. Preparation of design by paper stencil, direct method and Indirect Method.
  3. Printing & Registration for one and multicolor printing.

 

4.00
Unit V: 
Mixed Media
  1. Experiments with combined graphic techniques and mediums.

 

References: 

Books

  • Graphic Art in India since 1850     - Lalit Kala Academy
  • Contemporary Art (Journal) – Lalit Kala Academy
  • Water Based Screen Printing – Steve Hoskins
  • Stone Lithography – Paul Croft
  • Digital Printmaking – George Whale and Naren Barfield.
  • The Complete Printmaker (Techniques/Traditions/Innovations) – John Ross/Clare Romano/Tim Ross
  • Block and Silk Screen Printing – G. Ahlberg and O. Jarneryd.
  • Early Graphic Art in Bengal (Journal) – Lalit Kala Academy, Pranabranjan Roy.
  • Three Graphic Artist (Journal) – Lalit Kala Academy, Geeta Kapoor.
  • Graphic Art and Craft – D. Kauffmann.
  • Silk Screen Techniques – Biegeleisen and Cohn
  • The Art of the Print – Fritz Eichenberg.
  • Print Making Today – Jules Heller
  • Graphic Art of 18th Century – Jean Adhemer.
  • A Half Century of American Print Making – A Fern
  • Great Prints of the world – Peterdi Gabor
  • Modern Japanese Prints – Oliver Statler.
  • The Art of Lithography – D.C. Berri
  • Offset Printing from stone and plates – Charles Harrap.
  • Japanese Woodblock printing – Umetaro Azechi.
  • Experiments in Wood Cut – Wodern Day.
  • An Introduction to a History of Wood cut – A.M. Hind
  • Wood Cut and Wood Engravings and How I make them – H.A. Mueller.
  • The Collograph Print – David Bernard
  • A History of Etching and Engraving – Arthur Hind
  • Silk Screen Printing for the Artist – Roger Marsh
  • Silk Screen Method of Reproduction – Bert Zahn
  • Japanese wood cutting and wood cut printing – Mr.T.Tokuno.s
  • Dictionary of Print Making Terms – Rosemary Simmons

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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