This schedule contains all of the weekly objects of study, expectations and deadlines. Please be sure to read it carefully, note the important dates on your own calendar, and ask me any questions if there is anything you do not understand. NOTE: On the schedule below, both ‘Studio time’ and ‘Print ideas development in class’ involve your direct printing practice, at which time I will give technical help to students.
Sept 1
First Day of ClassDiscuss syllabus and process of the course. Discuss artists/issues influential in this group of students. Introduction of Critique. Begin with tour of the print studio; Start research exercises. During this first session students will be given an overview demonstration of screen printing.
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms
Sept 8
SKILLS 1: Drawing for printingDiscussion: Homework reading
After demonstrations, students will produce prints in this class session. Presentation by CILSA on SMC affiliated service organizations; student expectations and requirements; grouping students and organizations happens this week.
After demonstrations, students will produce prints in this class session. Presentation by CILSA on SMC affiliated service organizations; student expectations and requirements; grouping students and organizations happens this week.
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms
Sept 15
SKILLS 2: Cutting mats & stencils for screensDiscussion: Homework reading
After demonstrations, students will produce prints in this class session.
(Part of HW) Students meet online with paired org, meet staff, conduct site research and learn about the service work you will be asked to do.
After demonstrations, students will produce prints in this class session.
(Part of HW) Students meet online with paired org, meet staff, conduct site research and learn about the service work you will be asked to do.
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms
Sept 22
SKILLS 3: Making screens with film & emulsionDiscussion: Students present findings & research to peers in class.
(Part of HW) Students re-visit paired org to conduct further site research and provide service: site update #1. Students establish & post to online journal.
(Part of HW) Students re-visit paired org to conduct further site research and provide service: site update #1. Students establish & post to online journal.
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms
Sept 29
REFINING DRAWING & COMPOSITIONS for 2nd printsDiscussion: Homework reading. Pulling prints; registration for +2 colours. Students may re-visit paired org (HW) to work as needed and conduct further site research. Print ideas development in class.
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms
Oct 6
STUDIO TIME – Preparation & Printing (per calendar)Discussion: Findings from assigned org
Students may re-visit paired org to work as needed and conduct further site research. Print ideas development in class.
Students may re-visit paired org to work as needed and conduct further site research. Print ideas development in class.
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms
Oct 13
MID TERM– ALL CLASS CRITIQUE – NO ABSENCES!We will display prints & go through them systematically. Each student group will have an opportunity to talk about their work & receive constructive criticism from their peers. Students MUST re-visit paired org (HW) to work as needed & present work-in-progress: site update #2. Students post must prints and prep work update, along with relevant information to the online journal.
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms
Oct 20
STUDIO TIME – Preparation & Printing (per calendar)Discussion: Findings from assigned org – how does that info help images? Students may re-visit paired org to work as needed (HW) and conduct further site research. Print ideas development in class
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms
Oct 27
STUDIO TIME – Preparation & Printing (per calendar)Discussion: Progress update share out. Discussion 2: Homework reading. Students may re-visit paired org to work as needed (HW) and conduct further site research. Print ideas development in class. Journal updates presented to me.
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms
Nov 3
STUDIO TIME – Preparation & Printing (per calendar)Discussion: Students briefly present findings & research to peers in class. Students re-visit paired org to conduct further site research and provide service: site update #1. Students establish & post to the online journal.
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms
Nov 10
CONCENTRATED STUDIO TIME: Preparation & PrintingIn preparation for the end-of-semester critique and presentations, all of our 3 class sessions in November and your homework time will be devoted to studio work. You must organize the print studio access calendar well in this month.
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms
Nov 17
CONCENTRATED STUDIO TIME: Preparation & PrintingIn preparation for the end-of-semester critique and presentations, all of our 3 class sessions in November and your homework time will be devoted to studio work. You must organize the print studio access calendar well in this month.
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms
Nov 24
CONCENTRATED STUDIO TIME: Preparation & Printing**LAST DAY OF IN-PERSON CLASSES**
This class session is your last opportunity to access the screenprinting studio. As above, this class session and your homework time will be devoted to studio work. You must organize the print studio access calendar well in this month.
This class session is your last opportunity to access the screenprinting studio. As above, this class session and your homework time will be devoted to studio work. You must organize the print studio access calendar well in this month.
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms
Dec 1
END OF SEMESTER PROJECT DUE TODAY**ALL CLASS CRITIQUE** – NO ABSENCES! We will display your work gallery-style and go through it systematically with each student group. We may also have representatives from paired organizations and CILSA present to engage in the conversation.
9:15 – 12:30Br. Cornelius Hall
Studio rooms
Studio rooms