Make a print profile portrait
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a print profile portrait.
Key learning points
- A print is a picture made by pressing an inked design onto paper.
- A print is created by pressing your design onto a soft surface like foam or rubber.
- A profile print is made by rolling ink onto a matrix, pressing it onto paper and lifting to reveal the profile print.
- Understand that there are different printmaking techniques.
Keywords
Printmaking - a way to make pictures by creating them on a block, plate or screen and then pressing them onto paper
Engraving - using a sharp tool to scratch a picture or design into a surface
Matrix - the surface on which the design for printing is made
Common misconception
You need to press down hard to engrave a design.
Children should be encouraged not to press too hard when engraving their design to avoid making holes in the matrix.
Teacher tip
For this lesson, the students can use paint or ink to create their print.
Equipment
It is useful to have printing rollers available and a paint tray.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these shapes can help you draw the outline of a face in a portrait?
Q2.Match the facial feature with its correct description.
helps us see things around us
helps us breathe and smell
the part we use to smile or show emotions
Q3.Which of these tools is best for creating a collage?
Q4.Why would you use shading when drawing?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What do we call the process of making a picture by pressing an inked design onto paper?
Q2.In printmaking, the surface you create your design on is called the ...
Q3.Match the term to its correct description.
a method of creating a design by pressing into a surface
a picture made by pressing an inked design onto paper
an artist’s recording of the person from the side view
Q4.Put these steps in the correct order to make a profile print.
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