Course Description:
This highly versatile print process has been a favorite of the contemporary artist for decades due to its flexibility and the ability to easily work with color as well as printing on a wide variety of surfaces. This introductory class will demonstrate traditional graphic techniques of
hand painted and cut film separations, registration systems and the use of digital film output, an essential component in the field of professional screen printing practice. Working with transparent and opaque color palettes will be introduced as well. Student pin ups and critiques will be an ongoing part Outside studio time is required to develop skill in the process. Additional materials fee will be charged.

Section Description:
Students will spend the first half of the semester honing their technical abilities in screen printing, creating a series of original prints in multiple colors in small editions. The various methods of creating film positive: hand drawn, cut masking film,or digital output are demonstrated and explored. During the second half of the semester, students will work with the medium to challenge the extent to which they can use screen printing to inform their own personal art and design work at times working with non-traditional means and applications towards a final project. Examples of final projects range from larger scale printed editions, books, design projects and sculptural work utilizing screen printing. Additional materials fee will be charged.

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