ARTT 233 - Serigraphy

Introduction to materials and techniques of silkscreen printmaking. Various types of stencils and resists are investigated. Emphasis on use of serigraphy as a multicolor process and fine art form. Two hours lecture, four hours studio each week

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Plan and construct a silk screen printing unit for producing his or her serigraphs.
Explain and utilize the different artists materials employed in creating images for the serigraph.
Create a variety of stencils for the screen.
Use different block out and resist techniques to create images.
Effectively draw and paint images using silk screen techniques.
Mix and modify water-based inks for the printing process.
Utilize different registration methods of printing.
Identify the unique characteristics of serigraphy that stand apart from other printmaking techniques.
Determine the suitability of a particular image for the silk screen process.

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