a one-off printmaking method where ink is rolled onto a surface, paper is placed on top, and a drawing transfers a mirrored impression on the reverse side of the paper

a one-off printmaking method where ink is rolled on to a surface, then removed before paper is placed on top and a print taken

Playing with monoprint

Art and design

Artists that print from objects

Designing printing plates; transferring the design

The printing of the plates: reduction printing

Selecting and rejecting ideas: using a gelli plate

Working into and refining prints

Pupils will develop essential print making skills, explore connections between media and materials. They will learn to control various printmaking tools and be aware of the sustainability of their materials. They will recycle tetrapak and card to make their print blocks.

Being curious about printing

Monoprinting is a one-off printmaking method where ink is rolled onto a surface, paper is placed on top, and a drawing transfers a mirrored impression on the {{ }} side of the paper.

A regular print is created that can be reproduced multiple times.

A mirrored image is transferred onto the paper.

What happens in monoprinting when ink is rolled onto a surface and paper is placed on top?

It uses a digital printer to create multiple copies.

Only one print can be made, making it a unique piece.

What makes monoprinting unique compared to other printmaking methods?

to create varied textures, colours, and visual effects

Why might an artist choose different methods for monoprinting?

The print appears as a reflection of the original image.

What does 'mirrored impression' mean in printmaking?

removing ink from the surface and then pressing paper down to capture a print

creating multiple copies of the same print

using digital tools to manipulate the print

to completely copy historical artworks without making changes

to honour past techniques while adding their own creativity

because digital printing is not considered real art

to ensure all artworks look identical to ancient prints

Why might artists use traditional printing methods to connect with the past?

only how something looks without physical sensation

how something feels when touched or appears as if it has a certain feel

Mark-making is the lines, dots, scratches and drawings created by drawing ...

A print is an impression made by any method involving {{ }} from one surface to another.

printed text and illustrations, often using lithography

mass-produced images and text using commercial printmaking techniques

Match each location with the correct example of printmaking.

Repetition of a print can be important to artists as it allows them to test {{ }} or compositions.

Playing with monoprint

Lesson outcome