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14 Unitprintmaking
14 Unitprintmaking
Enduring
Understandings
&
Essential
Questions
Creating
two
linocuts
and
printing
a
series
of
their
work
students
will
learn
through
study
and
hands
on
experience
the
historical
significance
of
printmaking
and
its
contribution
to
contemporary
art.
What is the significance of being able to create a series or edition of your work?
How
does
line
quality
and
use
of
line
quality
and
negative/positive
space
express
mood
or
style?
How does the place and time in which an artist live influence their work?
Common
Core
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.3
Follow
precisely
a
complex
multistep
procedure
when
Standards/
Anchor
carrying
out
experiments,
taking
measurements,
or
performing
technical
tasks;
analyze
the
specific
results
based
on
explanations
in
the
text.
Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.7
Integrate
and
evaluate
multiple
sources
of
information
presented
in
diverse
formats
and
media
(e.g.,
quantitative
data,
video,
multimedia)
in
order
to
address
a
question
or
solve
a
problem.
25.A.5
Analyze
and
evaluate
student
and
professional
works
for
how
aesthetic
qualities
are
used
to
convey
intent,
expressive
ideas
and/or
meaning.
25.B.5 Understand how different art forms combine to create an interdisciplinary work
26.A.5
Common
for
all
four
arts:
Analyze
and
evaluate
how
the
choice
of
media,
tools,
technologies
and
processes
support
and
influence
the
communication
of
ideas.
26.B.5
Common
for
all
four
arts:
Create
and
perform
a
complex
work
of
art
using
a
variety
of
techniques,
technolo-gies
and
resources
and
independent
decision
making.
Learner/
Performance
Objectives
Students
will
know:
the
media
specific
language
associated
with
printmaking,
manipulation
of
carving
tools
and
printing
tools,
how
to
use
registration
marks,
recall
the
elements
and
principles
of
art
Students
will
understand
and
be
able
to:
explain
the
significance
of
printing
making
in
contemporary
art
demonstrate
carving
techniques
to
vary
line
quality
and
create
texture
utilize
negative/positive
space
to
create
a
dynamic
work
of
art
that
catches
the
viewers
eye
use
line
weight
and
crosshatching
to
create
the
illusion
of
depth
and
shadow
express
personal
style
by
creating
a
unique
linocut
artwork
that
reflects
a
part
of
Chicago
they
feel
connected
to
Strategies
Content
Part
1
Day
1:
Introduction,
Analysis
View
PowerPoint
and
discuss
the
historical
significance
of
printmaking
and
introduction
of
monogram
project.
Acquaint
students
with
the
vocabulary
and
tools
used
in
linocut
printmaking.
Week
1-2:
Production/Creating
Students
will
draw
3
2
x2
thumbnail
monogram
designs
using
their
first
or
last
name
initial.
Using
felt
tip
marker
they
will
color
in
the
positive
space
leaving
the
negative
space
white.
The
monogram
will
be
transferred
to
a
2x2
lino
block
using
carbon
paper
paying
attention
to
the
fact
that
anything
transferred
to
the
block
will
appear
backward
when
printed.
They
will
the
carve
away
the
negative
space
with
a
gouge
tool
leaving
the
positive
space
(the
area
that
will
print).
Students
will
practice
printing
on
scratch
paper
and
then
create
a
template
and
print
it
with
4
sharp,
clean,
solidly
inked
monograms.
Finally
they
will
draw
an
8x8
square
and
divide
it
into
16
2x2
squares
using
registration
marks.
They
will
print
their
monogram
16
time
rotating
it
to
produce
a
design.
End
of
week
1
exit
slip
vocabulary
quiz
Texts/
Resources/
Enrichments/
Correctives
This
unit
requires
students
to
follow
complex,
multi-step
procedures.
Scaffolding
and
teacher
modeling
will
occur
throughout
the
unit.
Careful
planning
is
intrinsic
to
the
the
success
of
this
project.
Teacher/
student
consultations
and
peer
collaborations
will
be
an
integral
part
of
this
process.
Learning Activities
Part
1
Week
1:
Project
introduction,
Analysis
of
printing
history,
Brainstorming
-
interpretation
of
the
historical
significance
of
printmaking.
Students
will
acquaint
themselves
with
printmaking
tools
through
demonstrations
and
hands
on
experience.
Students
will
create
3
monogram
thumbnail
designs.
Week
1-2:
Production
and
Creating
-
Students
will
transfer
and
carve
final
design
into
lino-block.
Use
and
development
of
skills
using
materials
and
techniques
will
be
learned
through
hands-on
experience.
Students
will
practice
printing
techniques
using
their
finished
lino-block.
Part
2
Week
3:
Project
introduction,
Analysis
-
Students
will
study
the
significance
of
printmaking
in
contemporary
art
through
viewing
work
by
historical
and
contemporary
artists.
Compare
and
contrast
artists
work
and
understand
artistic
intent,
elements
and
principles
of
art.
Students
will
read
poems
about
Chicago
and
understand
how
different
art
form
combine
to
create
a
single
work
of
art.
Week
3-4:
Production
and
Creating
-
Using
techniques
learned
in
the
first
part
of
the
unit
students
will
create
a
linocut
design
that
reflects
a
part
of
Chicago
that
has
significance
to
them.
Students
will
continue
to
develop
carving
techniques
that
express
artistic
intent
and
visual
impact.
Students
will
learn
registration
techniques
and
create
a
series
of
3
identical
prints.
Students
will
practice
peer
and
self
editing
and
evaluate
process
as
a
means
of
expression.
Week
5:
Art
critique
and
Assessment
-
Written
artist
statements
due,
project
demonstrations
Peer
collaborations
Individualized
instruction
Checking
for
understanding
Extended
time
Art
materials
and
media
adaptations
Computer-aided
writing,
or
research
Graphic
organizers
Seat
assignment
proximity
Written
and
oral
instructions
Communication
with
parent/guardian
Limit
classroom
distractions