Radial Balance Print
Lesson Content Objective(s):
Lesson Language Objective(s): I will learn block printing by carving into a foam plate. I will learn the names of print making tools. Vocabulary: Block/Plate: The general term used to describe the material the design is carved into and from which the print will be created. Brayer: The roller-type tool used to apply ink onto the printing plate. Baren: The circular shaped tool used to apply pressure to the paper on the block. Rub gently on the back of the paper with the Baren to make the ink adhere to the paper. Proof (Artists Proof): The first print pulled from the plate or block. The printmaker uses this to check the cut of the plate of the block. Series: The number of prints produced in total from a block or plate. After the series is produced, the block is usually destroyed. The print series numbered “A/B”. Resources/materials: paper, pencils, tempera paint, and foam print Instructional Plan: Engage: Discuss organic and geometric shapes. Explore: Explain how to carve a print. Explain: Show how to create a print and explain the tools to use in print making. Elaborate:
Evaluate: Students photograph their artwork in artsonia to share. |