ART 116E - Guerilla Printmaking

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

This studio course in printmaking explores the ideology of print as a cultural, social, and political activity. Through our projects, we embrace the value of the multiple in printmaking as a "democratic medium." Our primary weapon is in the domain of distribution. Strategies for projects done in this class may include site-specific work, audience participation projects, performative work, ephemera produced around an event, time-based work, etc. Projects are both collaborative and individual. Students learn to write proposals and manifestos, document their work in situ, and make digital presentations in support of the projects. Students also may learn and use print techniques such as woodcut, lithography, Pronto plates, Gocco printing, and digital applications to accomplish goals. However, technique is dictated by the idea for each project AND is not limited to the traditional forms of printmaking. In other words, low-tech/low-cost alternatives and philosophically relevant approaches are part of the mix.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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