Working into and refining prints
I can refine and develop my prints by adding media and cropping to develop a concertina book.
- Year 8
Working into and refining prints
I can refine and develop my prints by adding media and cropping to develop a concertina book.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- By working into prints we can refine and develop our ideas
- Adding mixed media to prints can highlight certain areas
- By trimming and cutting up prints we can create interesting compositions
Keywords
Series - a coherent and unified body of work that employs a similar theme, subject matter or palette of colour across a number of artworks
Composition - how the different parts of your artwork (like shapes, colours, and objects) are arranged on the page to make it look balanced and interesting
Common misconception
Once a print is made, it’s finished, and no further changes can be made.
Prints can be developed further using mixed media and physical alterations like cutting. The process of refining a print is an important step to enhance visual interest and highlight specific areas, creativity doesn't stop after the initial print!
Equipment
Gelli plate, acrylic paint, roller, silhouttes image, textured surfaces, long paper, glue, scissors, paint, pencils. Optional: prior created prints.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keyword to its correct definition.
Q2.Which is the most likely answer to what a ‘series’ of prints have in common?
Q3.Fill the gap: A reduction print is created by the plate between each layer.
Q4.Why might an artist use opaque ink in printmaking?
Q5.Which of the following helps improve an artwork’s composition?
Q6.Fill in the blank:
Reflecting on your prints can help you your ideas and techniques.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keyword to its correct definition.
