ART 204
TEXTILE PRINTING I
Thursday
6:00-8:45 P.M.
Syllabus
Barbara Patten Starr Fall
2004
E-mail: bstarr@sch.edu Office: 380-3856
Web Address: http://faculty.shc.edu/bstarr Art
Department: 380-3855
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to acquaint the
student with various methods of silk-screening on fabric surfaces.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To
experience the personal satisfaction of creating art.
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To experience the creative
process.
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To learn various methods of screen
resist and registration.
COURSE
OUTLINE:
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In Class
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Assignment
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8/26 |
Introduction
/ Strip screens / re-stretch / wash |
Buy materials Finish
screens |
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9/2 |
Color Theory
/ Demonstration of cloth stretching |
Prepare paper
stencils |
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Demonstrate
taping screen / Mix Colors |
Be ready to
print |
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Demonstrate and practice printing |
Finish taping screen |
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9/9 |
Introduce
Contac paper problem |
Prepare
sketches |
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Print paper
stencil |
Finish printing |
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9/16 |
Finalize and
draft design / Cut stencils |
Finish
stencil |
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9/23 |
Adhere
stencil / Prepare cloth and ink for printing |
Finish
preparations for printing |
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9/30 |
Print Contac
stencil |
Reflection
paper |
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10/7 |
Reflection Papers Due / Print
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Finish Contac
stencil print |
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10/14 |
Critique |
Be ready to
print wax |
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Explore wax
stencil |
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10/21 |
Introduce
lacquer film Print wax
stencil |
Prepare
sketches |
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10/28 |
Prepare color
separations |
Finalize Draft |
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Finalize
draft |
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11/4 |
Cut and
adhere film |
Be prepared
to print |
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Mix colors,
prepare cloth |
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11/11 |
Print |
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11/18 |
Print |
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12/2 |
Reflection Papers Due
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Final Critique
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Clean
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GENERAL
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
CLASS
ATTENDANCE: The learning in this class is experiential; therefore, regular
class attendance and active participation are required. Each
class covers a week’s worth of material.
Because no text is available, everything you will do this semester will
be taught in class. You have to be here
to learn it; therefore, a maximum of 2 absences, for whatever reason, including
ordinary illness, will be permitted; a student may be withdrawn after that
point. Excessive absence may also result in
the downward adjustment of the grade. Student athletes are required to be
present for all classes except when engaged in official athletic events; those
who may be scheduled to miss more than 1 class should see the professor at the
beginning of the semester. Most lecture/demonstration is done at the beginning
of class, and interruptions are distracting and annoying. Therefore, punctuality is also
expected. Students who come to class after
roll has been called, or who come unprepared for class, may be considered absent.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Because of the limited amount of time and the large amount of material
to be covered, most sketching and designing for individual projects will be
done outside of class. Due dates for
sketches will be established, and heavy weight will be placed on students'
preparedness for class, as well as written or sketching assignments.
On the date that each project is due, both a Process Evaluation Sheet
and a Student Evaluation Sheet will be collected as well as all preliminary
drawings. These will be checked and
returned. Because reflection is an
important part of learning, these sheets will be considered an important part
of the final grade. If you have attempted
something new and different and the result is not what you wanted, this is a
chance to figure out why, and what to do differently next time, and that is as
important as a successful piece.
All work should be saved and resubmitted at the end
of the semester for review and to be photographed for the slide
collection. There will be no written
final examination during the exam period
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GRADING POLICY:
60% -The
quality of the final product, using the criteria on the evaluation sheet. Greater weight will be placed on the more
complex projects toward the end of the semester.
30% -
Participation. This includes prompt
regular attendance, and the amount of time and effort expended, both inside and
outside of class. In this course,
practice improves performance, so credit is given to those who practice; an
additional two to four hours a week is a good goal. Also included are preparedness for class, positive creative
attitude, ability to follow directions and to work independently,
self-motivation, growth in ability and skills, care for facilities and
materials.
10% - Written
work, including sketches, evaluations, Reflection Papers, etc.
Should an assignment be handed in late, it will
lose one letter grade for each day late.
CARE
AND CLEAN-UP OF STUDIO
IT IS IMPORTANT
TO EVERYONE THAT THE WORKSPACE AND SUPPLIES BE KEPT IN ORDER. EVERYONE
IS EXPECTED TO CLEAN HIS/HER OWN WORKING SPACE AND PARTICIPATE IN GENERAL CLEAN
UP. THIS IS PART OF YOUR GRADE.
TABLES: Plastic is to protect the tables. Use newspaper to avoid dripping on it. Wipe up all spills and rinse sponges. NEVER
USE THE PRINT TABLE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE (ESPECIALLY WAX). It is to be kept immaculate.
SINK: Counters and sink should be clean and
clear. Do not leave tools or brushes in
this area. Dry and return to storage.
CABINETS:
Should be locked when not in use.
Appliances and cords should
be
stored inside. Please be orderly.
PAINT: Once
you are able to gauge the amount of paint you need, mix only that amount. Remember it is expensive. Label each of your paints with your name. When finished, remove your name and tape a
small fabric color swatch to the carton and close tightly. Look for leftovers you can use.
SECURITY
BEFORE LEAVING THE STUDIO,
ALWAYS BE SURE THAT ALL SKILLETS, IRONS, ETC. ARE UNPLUGGED. Sign up on sign up sheet
when working outside of class.
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MATERIALS LIST
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To be provided in class (these items are covered
by the lab fee) |
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Screen and screen fabric (10XX) |
Contac paper |
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Fabric paint |
Lacquer film |
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Extender |
Solvent |
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Printing table |
Acetate |
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Hose and washout facility |
Screen fabric |
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Iron |
Photo emulsion |
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Ironing board |
Black plastic bags |
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Light table |
Clorox |
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Extension cord |
Cotton balls |
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Graph paper |
Staple guns and staples |
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Solvent proof tape |
Tracing paper |
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To be provided by the student: |
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Sponge (yellow or white preferred) |
Masking tape-1” roll, 2” roll |
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Rubber spatula Sturdy dark thread for registration |
Soft drawing pencil or pen (fine
point) |
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Scissors |
Old newspapers |
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Sketch book |
Sewing pins (T pins preferred |
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Empty containers with lids (yogurt, etc.) |
Padlock (if desired) |
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Stencil knife (Xacto #1) |
Embroidery hoop (8" or so) |
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Tape measure |
Fabric (may buy from instructor) |
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Assorted brushes |
Egg carton (optional) |
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Old sheets (optional |
Paper towels |
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Q tips |
Toilet tissue (optional) |
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Squeegee |
Waxed paper (optional) |
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Plastic spoons |
Drop cloth- 3 yds. polyester double knit (sometimes called pontee) in a neutral
color |
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PROBLEM I - CUT
PAPER STENCIL
IMAGE FINDING
ASSIGNMENT: Develop 3 simple but
related shapes.
They may be
geometrics, or may represent a theme (landscape, sailing, etc.) Try to tear or cut them directly from paper
rather than carefully drawing them out in advance. They should fit well within the edges of your embroidery
hoop. Print them randomly, overlapping
or not, as you choose. Use 3 colors,
all of which have one color in common.
(i.e. all shades of blue, or blues,greens,violets, etc.)
PROBLEM II -
CONTACT PAPER STENCIL
IMAGE FINDING
ASSIGNMENT: Historic Ornament
In the library,
on the internet or in your own books, look at historic ornament in order to use
design elements in the creating of your own pattern. Look particularly at American Indian, African, Oriental &
South Seas patterns. Make at least 4
drawings 4" square. Use black pen
plus one other color. You may wish to
use a viewfinder to simplify this assignment.
Stencil
Method: Contact paper
Registration
Method: Two color flip flop
PROBLEM III -
WAX RESIST
IMAGE FINDING
ASSIGNMENT:
Study the wood
grain on various surfaces - outside or inside buildings - anywhere. Don't ignore furniture. Plan AT LEAST 4 good
patterns using this inspiration. You
may wish to use a 1" or 2" viewfinder to help determine the
organization. Drawings should be
4" square.
OR
Study the
patterns of butterfly wings. Using them
as an inspiration, develop AT LEAST 4 designs 4" square.
Stencil
Method: Wax (rubbed, drawn or painted)
Registration
Method: Shifted print
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PROBLEM IV -
CUT FILM
IMAGE FINDING
ASSIGNMENT: Select a natural organic
object (flower, fruit, vegetable, seed, pod, etc.)
Examine it
closely, using both the senses of sight and touch. Look at it from all sides.
Dissect it. Make a series of AT
LEAST 4 drawings from it 4" square.
These may be a close-up of a small aspect, cross sections or total
studies. The object need not be
identifiable but may be abstracted into basic but related forms.
Relax as you
draw. Keep your eyes focused and allow
the pencil to follow on paper what the eye perceives. Feel as if with the point of your pencil you are caressing the
contours, the whole circumference of your object. Just let your hand move.
If your pencil runs off the paper, that's fine. You can always start again. Only, don't let your eye wander from what
it's seeing.
Stencil
Method: Cut film
Registration
Method: Leap Frog (3 colors plus cloth)
Layering colors on fabric: The fiber holds only so much paint, so use
the minimum of pigment needed to get the color you want, and avoid more than 3
layers.
Most flat
smooth fabric can be used. Fabrics
supplied in class are ready to be printed.
Before printing, other fabrics should be tested and must be washed and
ironed to remove sizing. Heat setting
is necessary for wash fastness. This is
best achieved by heat setting directly with an iron set at the appropriate
fabric setting for two minutes. Use a
tissue as a protective surface. Heat
setting in a clothes dryer for thirty minutes is suitable after the colors have
been lightly heat set with an iron first.
Wait one week after heat setting before washing.
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Design on
Fabrics - Meda Parker Johnston, Glen Kaufman
Surface Design
for Fabric - Richard Proctor, Jennifer Lew
Fabric Printing
& Dyeing for the Theater - Deborah Dryden
Synthetic Dyes
for Natural Fibers - Linda Knutson
Printed
Textiles, A Guide to Creative Design Fundamentals -
Terry Gentille
Designs for
Printed Textiles - Carol Joyce
PERIODICALS (Most are
available in your library)
Surface Design – This is the
journal of the surface Design Association, a great organization to join. Check them out on the web at: www.surfacedesign.org/
Fiberarts
American
Fabrics
Craft Report
W. Magazine
FABRIC PIGMENT AND MEDIUM
Testfabrics
Colorcraft Ltd.
P.O. Box
26 14 Airport Park
Rd.
415 Delaware
Ave.
East Granby, Ct. 06026
West Pittston,
Pa 18643
e-mail: Createx@aol.com
e-mail: testfabric@aol.com Web:
www.createxcolors.com
Web:
www.testfabrics.com
1-800-243-3712
The Surface
Design Journal in your library is also a wonderful source of all textile
related supplies.
The standard
end of class reflection question is:
How did I feel about today’s studio session?
· Was I prepared
for class? How did this affect my work?
· What do I like
about my work today? (Be as specific as
possible.) How did I do this?
· What problems
(if any) did I encounter today? How did
I solve them? (What technical “tricks”
did I learn?) What did I gain from
observing the work of others in the class?
Is there anything specific I need to ask for help with?
· What needs
improving in my work? How might I
accomplish this?