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 5 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.

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.

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:

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

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As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

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