METHODS AND MATERIALS (Theory)

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

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The 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

Course

Course Outcomes 

Learning And Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Course Code

Course Title

VAG 121

Methods and Materials

(Theory)

The students will -

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:Preparation of surface polished and fine grained experiments with line, tone and texture.

CO4:  Learn to developer their own compositional senses using the methods, techniques and materials studied.

CO5: Acquire skills to showcase their work in creative way.

CO6: Experiments with combined graphic techniques and mediums.

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

 

7.00
Unit I: 
Relief Process
  • Selection of Materials, preparation of surface for various textures.
  • Preparing design and transferring on selected materials, cutting of material and preparing the printing surface.
  • Printing of prepared block. Determine registration for printing of editions.

 

7.00
Unit II: 
Intaglio Process
  • Selection of materials preparations and application of dry and liquid grounds. Study of various chemicals and mordents.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Preparations of Screen, Selection of various grades of Nylon, cloth and stretching of cloth.
  • Preparation of design by paper stencil, direct method and Indirect Method.
  • Printing & Registration for one and multicolor printing.

 

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

 

References: 

Suggested Text Books/Suggested Reference Books:

  • The Printmaking Ideas Book Paperback – Illustrated, August 20, 2019
  • Reddy, Krishna, New ways of color printmaking: signification of materials ,5 Feb 2009
  • Lalit Kala Academy, Graphic Art in India since 1850
  • Hoskins, Steve, Water Based Screen Printing
  • Paul Croft, Stone Lithography  
  • George Whale and Naren Barfield, Digital Printmaking.
  • John Ross/Clare Romano/Tim Ross, The Complete Printmaker (Techniques/Traditions/Innovations) John Ross/Clare Romano/Tim Ross
  • G. Ahlberg and O. Jarneryd.Block and Silk Screen Printing
  • Kapoor, Geeta, Three Graphic Artist (Journal) – Lalit Kala Academy.
  • D. Kauffmann., Graphic Art and Craft
  • Biegeleisen and Cohn, Silk Screen Techniques
  • Eichenberg, Fritz, The Art of the Print.
  • Heller, Jules, Print Making Today
  • Adhemer, Jean Graphic Art of 18th Century.
  • A Fern, A Half Century of American Print Making
  • Sattler, Oliver Modern Japanese Prints
  • Berri, D.C., The Art of Lithography .
  • Harrap, Charles, Offset Printing from stone and plates.
  • UmetaroAzechi, Japanese Woodblock printing.
  • Wonder Day Experiments in Wood Cut.
  • Hind, A.M, An Introduction to a History of Wood cut
  • Mueller, H.A Wood Cut and Wood Engravings and How I make them
  • Bernard, David, The Collograph Print
  • Arthur Hind, A History of Etching and Engraving
  • Roger Marsh, Silk Screen Printing for the Artist
  • Bert, Zahn, Silk Screen Method of Reproduction
  • Tokuno.s, Mr., Japanese wood cutting and wood cut printing
  • Simmons, Rosemary, Dictionary of Print Making Terms  

E-Resources:

Reference Journals:

 

 

  • JOA - Journal of Arts
  • ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts
  • Atishay Kalit- A Bilingual Research Journal of Fine Arts, Culture and Humanities
  • Atishay Kalit- A Bilingual Research Journal of Fine Arts, Culture and Humanities
  • Contemporary Art (Journal) – Lalit Kala Academy
  • Early Graphic Art in Bengal (Journal) – Lalit Kala Academy, Pranabranjan Roy.

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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