Lesson #9: Printing the third layer of Color

Part of the unit: Creating a Portrait Print |
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Goals

Aim: 
Why is it important to perfect your printing skills?
Students will be able to:
Perfect their printing skills as they print their third color layer
Students will understand that:
Skilled printing is an important part of the printmaking process.
Materials

Printing blocks, four-color sketches, Speedball inks, newspaper, newsprint, hard and soft brayers, trays

Motivation & Demonstration

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Motivation: 

Invite a student to show their printing block, two color print and four-color sketch.

  • Which color will this student be printing next?  Why?
Demonstration: 

Ask students to volunteer any probems they are having with the inking and printing process.  The teacher should then demonstrate ways to address those problems.

Worktime
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Different printing stations should be set up.  Students will take turns adding their next darkest color to their second-layer prints.  Newsprint should be used to blot excess ink from the prints.

Reflection & Assessment
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Ask the students to select their favorite print from the six they have done so far.  Display the prints.

  • Which print stands out because of the artist's choice of color?  Why did you choose it?
  • Which print shows excellent printing techniques?  Why did you choose it?
  • Select one print and make a suggestion for the type of color that should be used fo the fourth layer.  Explain your suggestion.