Print Making (Screen)
This course teaches students the process of screen printing, including stencil creation, photo-emulsion techniques, color layering, registration, and printing on paper and fabric. Emphasis is placed on design translation, craftsmanship, and creative experimentation.
§ 01 By the end you can
- Prepare screens using both manual and photo-emulsion methods.
- Create stencils and separations for single and multi-color printing.
- Apply proper inking, pulling, and registration techniques.
- Print on multiple surfaces including paper and fabric.
- Produce a series of screen prints demonstrating precision and visual impact.
§ 02 Sixteen sessions
The whole semester.
- 01Introduction to Screen Printing
- 02Tools, Screens, Mesh Counts & Inks
- 03Stencil Methods: Paper, Film & Hand-Cut
- 04Photo Emulsion Coating & Exposure
- 05Washing Out & Troubleshooting Screens
- 06Preparing Artwork & Color Separations
- 07Printing Basics: Setup, Alignment & Test Pulls
- 08 · MidtermSqueegee Technique & Ink Handling
- 09Single-Color Screen Printing
- 10Multi-Color Layering & Registration
- 11Printing on Fabric, Paper & Mixed Surfaces
- 12Textures, Overprints & Experimental Techniques
- 13Drying, Curing & Ink Behavior
- 14Cleaning, Reclaiming & Screen Maintenance
- 15Critique & Technical Refinement
- 16Final Screen Print Edition Project
Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.
§ 03 Final project
Students will create a multi-color screen print edition demonstrating design translation, registration accuracy, and control of ink and surface.
Deliverables
- Edition of 7 multi-color screen prints.
- Prepared screens and separations.
- Presentation explaining process, technique & creative direction.
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