The Art School at DePaul University

syllabus — ART 231 — Screen Printing

WELCOME TO OUR PRINTMAKING COMMUNITY!

Instructor: Jessica Larva

e-mail: jlarva@depaul.edu

Office: The Art School at DePaul, 1150 West Fullerton Avenue, room 321

In-Person Office Hours: Tues 5:30-6:30pm; email me for an appointment.

Virtual Office Hours: Via zoom.
Wednesday 10:30-11:30am by appointment or email me to schedule a different time.
Office Hours Zoom Link: https://depaul.zoom.us/j/800076417 (Password required)

Online Syllabus & Schedule: http://jessicalarva.com/depaul.html (also linked on D2L)

Course Home on D2L: https://d2l.depaul.edu

Class Days & Times: Autumn Quarter 2024, Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30am to 2:15pm

Class Section: Art 231, section 301

Classroom: The Art School at DePaul,1150 West Fullerton Avenue, room 201

Alternate Classrooms: critique room 211 & production studios (find us if you are late)

Syllabus Links: course information, important information for you, schedule and attendance, grading, reading, writing and citing sources, supplies
link to the full schedule and assignments page

Welcome Message:
I am looking forward to working with each of you on your screen prints this quarter and seeing what it is you choose to express in your work! My goals are teaching the course content, building a community within our classroom, helping you to develop a stronger voice for your messages, and pushing you to make stronger art. Please keep me in the loop about things if you are comfortable sharing information with me, and feel free to reach out to me regarding any matter at all.

Course Information:

Course Catalog Information: A beginning level course designed to teach students the essential equipment, materials, and processes, for screen printing artworks. Printing methods utilize hand-cut stencils, screen filler, and photo-emulsion techniques.

Prerequisites: ART 101 (or ART 105 or GD 105 or ANI 105 or ART 106 or DES 141 or instructor consent) is a prerequisite for this class.

Additional Course Information: This studio course introduces students to the fundamentals of screen printing (also called silk screen or serigraphy) including the essential equipment, materials, techniques, and processes necessary for creating and developing screen printed artworks. The course focuses on providing hands-on experience in a variety of screen printing processes for hand-cut stencils, painted stencils, diazo photo emulsion stencils and monotypes/monoprints. Studio practice is combined with historical context in the fine art, commercial, and sociopolitical arenas, as well as an investigation of print work in contemporary art.

In addition to learning how to screen print, this course will help you increase your creative thinking, expand your ability to solve complex and abstract problems, and improve your attention to detail. It will also force you to build your ability to plan, hypothesize, and experiment. We associate these last two concepts with the sciences, but in fact all of these skills and abilities are crucial in indirect art-making methods like printmaking and for leaders in every professional field. Experimentation will be prioritized and each assignment in this course will have an experimental component.

Course Methods and Format: This class predominantly utilizes lectures, demonstrations, studio work, presentations, hands-on assignments, and critique to convey information and demonstrate learning outcomes. The class will also use a combination of readings, writing, class discussions, and video components as secondary elements. You are expected to spend a great deal of time outside of class working on projects; most of this time will be spent during open studio hours in the classroom where you have access to the necessary materials and equipment. If you do not have time to devote to this type of work, I suggest that you consider dropping this class or taking it at another time.

Additionally, please note the safety information below. Each student in this course will learn the safety procedures for this course and will sign a Printmaking Student User Agreement Form confirming an understanding of safety procedures.

Objectives:

1. Students will discover methods for integrating visual communication and conceptual thinking into finished artworks.

2. Students will develop their ability to create complex and meaningful imagery.

3. Students will develop the critical and reflective abilities to analyze a visual image or artwork and be able to discuss the work in writing or verbal critique.

4. Students will begin to recognize the importance of historical and contemporary context for understanding and creating artwork.

5. Students will organize and develop plans for their printing process.

6. Students will create original concepts and imagery for screen prints.

7. Students will demonstrate successful registration and methods for layering color

8. Students will increase creative problem solving abilities.

9. Students will be actively involved and contribute to a positive classroom/studio atmosphere/community.

10. Students will enable their own learning through experimentation and exploration of unfamiliar ideas.

Land use statement: The campuses of DePaul University are located on the traditional homelands of the Three Fires Confederacy: Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi, as well as a traditional place for trade, gathering, and healing for more than a dozen Native tribes.

Post-Pandemic Information:

DePaul COVID-19 Requirements: All members of the DePaul community (Students, Faculty, Staff, etc.) are expected to follow DePaul safety requirements at all times, including but not limited to mask-wearing in public buildings as directed. The requirements and recommendations may change as local, state, and federal guidelines evolve. Students who have a medical reason for not complying should register with DePaul’s Center for Student with Disabilities (CSD).

SEE: go.depaul.edu/covid for COVID-19 updates and guidance.

Changes to the Syllabus: The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus with regard to unanticipated events or concerns. If there are any changes to the syllabus, students will be notified via D2L and/or email.

Reporting COVID
If you test positive for COVID, please inform DePaul of your positive test result by clicking the link and following the steps here: go.depaul.edu/reportcovid.

University Information and Resources:

· Visit go.depaul.edu/covid for COVID-19 updates and guidance and policies.

· Visit https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home/covid-dashboard.html for official city of Chicago covid-19 statistics.

· Visit DePaul/DHUB DEN (Digital Engagement Network) for activities and events.

· SEE: DePaul Students with Disability Services

· SEE: DePaul Support Services and Mental Health Services

· If you are in critical need of financial assistance for technology purchases, please contact Financial Aid at dpcl@depaul.edu or 312-362-8610.

· SEE: Dean of Students Office for help navigating the college experience, particularly during difficult situations such as personal, financial, medical, and/or family crises.

Technology for Class:
D2L (Desire2Learn) DePaul’s learning management system
Check the “Required: Course Schedule” link and “Required: Course Content” folder in D2L CONTENT regularly and submit items to appropriate DISCUSSIONS and SUBMISSIONS as outlined in class.
Visit: https://d2l.depaul.edu

ZOOM video conferencing
Visit: https://zoom.us for more information
NOTE: The software will download automatically when you click the link if it is not on your computer or mobile device already.
NOTE: If there is abuse of course links by members or non-members I will close them and set up something more restrictive (ex: zoom-bombing).
NOTE: Zoom links for the course and for virtual office hours are listed at the beginning of the syllabus. The course and office hours are different links because the office hours have a waiting room to ensure privacy.

DePaul Help Desk / Tech Support
Information Services Portal: https://depaul.service-now.com
HELPDESK:
(312) 362-8765 or (773) 325-HELP / (773) 325-4357
helpdesk@depaul.edu
or click “Get Help” on the information services website above
HOURS:
Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm
Fri 8am-5pm
Sat 8am-4pm
Sunday closed (for now)

Important Info for You:

Be active in your learning! This is your education; let me know what you need! If, during the course of the quarter, you feel that you need some extra help, advice, or feedback, let me know and we can schedule a time to meet remotely. If you have questions during class, ask me. Your active involvement and your communication with me help to ensure that you get what you need from this course.

Please provide me with the name you prefer to use: I would like to use your personal pronouns and preferred name or nickname. My roster provides limited information so please let me know if you suspect I do not have the information on my roster that you want me to use. I typically use she/her/hers pronouns but am also comfortable with they/them and I typically go by either Jessica or Prof. Larva.

Art School at DePaul Safety Statement:
Safety comes first! DePaul University is a learning community that fosters the pursuit of knowledge, transmission of ideas and development of skills in an environment that emphasizes accepting responsibility for oneself, for others and for society at large.

As a member of the DePaul community, you are expected to adhere to all University policies, including but not limited to the policies in the Code of Student Responsibility and the Academic Integrity Policy, and policies and procedures set forth by specific departments.

Specifically, by enrolling in a DePaul Art School (ART) art/studio course you agree to adhere to the ART Safe Use of Art Materials and Student Responsibilities requirements of the course(s) you are enrolled in for all art and related materials, tools, and equipment as per the specific course instruction. Failure to abide by and adhere to any of these responsibilities, procedures, policies, or requirements may result in an adverse impact on your grade in accordance with the syllabus, or in other sanctions through the Student Conduct Process or other university procedures.

Course Safety Statement: Every effort has been made to maximize use of non-toxic materials both for health and environmental reasons, however this course does utilize some potentially harmful materials. Safety practices, procedures and equipment will be covered throughout the quarter and these procedures must be followed at all times.

· Familiarize yourself with Safety Data Sheets: SDS explanation

· Each student in this course will sign a Printmaking Student User Agreement Form confirming an understanding of safety procedures.

• NO eating in the classroom/studio.
• When using chemicals, wear appropriate safety items including goggles, rubber gloves, masks, and protective aprons; exercise caution.

DePaul Students with Disability Services: Students seeking disability-related accommodations are required to register with DePaul's Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) enabling you to access accommodations and support services to assist your success. There are two office locations (availability of physical operations are subject to change due to virus mitigation):
Loop Campus - Lewis Center #1420 - (312) 362-8002
Lincoln Park Campus - Student Center #370 - (773) 325-1677
CSD email - csd@depaul.edu
CSD Virtual Office - www.tinyurl.com/CSDVirtualOffices

· Please also feel free to contact me privately to discuss how I can assist in facilitating accommodations or simply so we are on the same page. It is best to speak with me early in the term and our conversation will remain confidential to the extent possible. This class focuses on creative solutions of every kind, and I assure you that we will be able to find an appropriate solution for any circumstance.

DePaul Support Services and Mental Health Services:

University Counseling and Psychological Services (UCAPS)
UCAPS offers a full range of confidential clinical mental health services at no cost to DePaul students.
Access the website at go.depaul.edu/ucaps
Email the office at DePaulUCAPS@depaul.edu with questions or to learn more
Call 773-325-CARE (2273)
* To speak directly to a therapist 24/7 call 773-325-CARE (2273) and Press "1" when prompted.

The Dean of Students Office (DOS), also has a network of support services which helps students navigate the college experience, particularly during difficulty situations such as personal, financial, medical, and/or family crises. For a list of support services and advocacy information, please visit DOS at http://studentaffairs.depaul.edu/dos.

SEE: additional Mental Health resources here. ***

Expectations for Academic Integrity: All work done for this course must adhere to the University Academic Integrity Policy, which you are required to read in the Student Handbook or online at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu. Academic integrity violations warrant repercussions including failure of the course.

• Appropriation and authorship are important issues in contemporary art and are particularly relevant in printmaking. That said, use of another’s writing or images in the university setting can be a violation of academic integrity (among other things) and outside of the university it can be a copyright or legal violation. If your work could be construed as violating academic integrity, copyright, or legality in any way, please talk to me about your concept and process before you begin or submit your work.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Statement as outlined by Academic Affairs, August 2023:
Policies: In this context, AI can be considered analogous to a person, and our relevant policies apply. DePaul’s Academic Integrity Policy defines “Plagiarism” as “Any use of words, ideas, or other work products attributed to an identifiable source, without attributing the work to the source from which it was obtained, in a situation where there is a legitimate expectation of original authorship.” In this way, content generated by AI is a “source” and should be cited appropriately; the policy is in the process of being updated to include AI as an example of a type of source that must be cited and cannot stand in for the student’s own work. Similarly, the Research Misconduct policy defines “Plagiarism” as “the appropriation of another person’s ideas, processes, results, or words without giving appropriate credit,” and it is reasonable to consider AI as analogous to “another person” in this context.

Use of AI in classes: Faculty have the discretion to allow or encourage students to use AI in class activities and/or assignments. Course syllabi should make clear how students may or may not use AI in class-related work. In the absence of a course–specific AI policy, the general Academic Integrity and Research Misconduct policies apply.

Citations: When in doubt, cite the AI source like any other. As Artificial Intelligence becomes more widespread, conventions for its proper use will likely evolve over time.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Course-Specific Policy:
There are many ethical and functional concerns related to AI, and this course will address some of them in class. For the purpose of this section of this course, AI may be used in the following capacities: 1) Adobe Generative AI and other forms of AI may be used when expressly specified in class for in-class studio work. 2) AI may be used to enhance written components for assignments. (Please note that AI may NOT be used for written critique or other unspecified writing.) Additionally, I am more interested in your ideas than in impressive vocabulary or sentence phrasing. If using AI, take care to ensure that your original ideas are unaltered and that the AI tendency towards circular, non-specific, sometimes inaccurate writing does not negatively impact your writing. 3) Adobe Generative AI may be used in course assignments as long as non-flattened, original working files are submitted for each section of each artwork (for example a layered .TIFF for Photoshop; a layered .PDF for Illustrator). Other forms of AI imaging are not permitted for this section of this course unless approved by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.

E-mail Policy: I may use e-mail as a way to communicate with you regarding absence/tardy information, concerns for classwork or behavior, your project grades, or other class information. In this case you may not receive in-class follow-up or paper copies of this information. I will use the email account that you have on file with DePaul.

Access and Resources / Technology Access
NOTE: availability of physical operations are subject to change due to virus mitigation.

• ACCESS TO DIGITAL CLASS MATERIALS
  Website: http://jessicalarva.com/depaul.html
  D2L site: https://d2l.depaul.edu
  
  
• OUT OF CLASS STUDIO ACCESS
  Classrooms/studios are only for students enrolled in classes in those spaces. Hours are posted on the doors of each classroom every quarter.
  
  
• LIST OF COMPUTER LABS
  Room schedules in the Art School are posted on the door each quarter; the “open lab hours” for work outside of class may be in 311 or 330.
  ART ROOM 311: Macs with Adobe Creative Cloud, B&W document printer, large format photo-quality printers, scanners.
  ART ROOM 330: (see above)

Richardson Library: Mac and PC, Adobe, other technologies.
List of general DePaul computer labs: organized by available software (here); some of the labs post open hours.

NOTES: If you use multiple versions of Adobe software, then you may choose to save in a legacy format that can be opened in prior versions (one example).
If you use fonts that may not be on other computers, save/export/package the font files (.OTF .TTF .FNT) as well as the Adobe file so you can load the fonts onto another computer or save your Adobe file in a format that flattens or outlines the fonts (this is not appropriate for editing).

• LOCKER STORAGE
  Hallway lockers are available for storage. Sign up for a locker in the ART office on the 3^rd floor. NOTE: read the departmental locker policy!
  
  
• (NOT) STORING ITEMS IN THE STUDIOS/LABS
  We are not the only class working in this classroom, so in addition to cleaning up after ourselves, it is also not advised to store items in the classroom. Furthermore, at the end of the quarter classrooms will be cleaned and personal items or projects will be discarded.
  
  
• EQUIPMENT RENTAL
  ART Student AV Checkout is in room 330A.
  Hours are posted on the door after the quarter begins.
  Rental is contingent on specific course access and permissions. If your course access does not allow you to use equipment that you deem necessary for course work, please talk to me to explain your needs. Please note that AV Checkout workers cannot make exceptions to the rules for any reason.
  
  
• CONTACTS
  Contact me about anything: jlarva@depaul.edu | office room 321

The Art School at DePaul (Art Office)
(773)325-4889 | 3^rd floor office suite | ART@depaul.edu
Monday-Thursday 9:30am-4:30pm, unless otherwise posted.
Virtual access Friday 9:30am-4:30pm, unless otherwise posted.

Margie Griggs: Media Art & Communication Coordinator
(773)325-4889 | 3^rd floor office suite | mgriggs6@depaul.edu

Ellie Wallace: Studio Manager
(773)325-4619 | 3^rd floor office suite | ewallac1@depaul.edu

Schedule and Attendance:

Schedule: You must be in attendance to find out specifically what will be covered in class day-to-day. We will discuss detailed schedules and due-dates for individual assignments when they are assigned.
LINK TO: SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS

Attendance & Phone Policy:
Please read in full:
Attendance: Studio courses have both intellectual and skill-building components that build throughout an academic term. Many classes have demonstrations and important critiques, which cannot be repeated outside of class. Therefore, class attendance is absolutely essential. For this course, which meets twice a week, a student may miss two classes during the term. For each additional absence a student’s grade will drop one complete letter; there is no way to pass this course if you accrue six unexcused absences (methods for excusing absences are listed below). Three tardy arrivals (over 5 minutes late) or early departures will be equal to one unexcused absence and will apply to the absence tally. Significantly late arrivals may count as full or partial absences.

Cell phone use (making or receiving calls, internet, apps, and texting) is not permissible in class. Students using cell phones or computers for content not pertinent to class will be counted as absent or may be asked to leave. Sometimes it is necessary to have access to a phone, so any student who might need to use a phone in class on any given day, should simply let me know before class. Cell phone use for music may be permissible for certain days and times if it is discussed and approved during class. Each student is responsible for any damage to his or her phone that results from an accident or contact with studio materials.

• Approved excused absences will not count toward missed days of class.
  
  
• To submit an absence as an excused absence, please complete the DePaul Absence Notification Process through the Dean of Students Office (located in room 307 Student Center LPC, and room 11001 DePaul Center LC) Absence Notification Process information is at the bottom of the linked page (here).
  
  
• You may also petition an absence as an excused absence by discussing it with me within two weeks of the end of the missed class(es). I may take up to one week to deliberate before excusing or not excusing the absence. Routine doctor appointments will not be excused; please schedule them outside of class time.
  
  
• Students are responsible for all material missed during a tardy arrival, early dismissal, or an absence. I may or may not be able to provide the material for you outside of class, so you may need to meet with another student for demonstrations or to catch up.
  
  
• If you feel you have fallen behind due to an absence or for other reasons, please contact me right away so I can help get you back on track. Often it is too late by the time students contact me, so don’t be shy or embarrassed—the earlier you let me know, the better.
  
  

• COVID MITIGATION NOTE: this policy is the general policy for this class, but may be adapted due to covid mitigation measures and with the August 12, 2021 guidance for Faculty in mind. Please do not come to in-person classes if you have covid.
  
  

Grading:

Evaluation: Your grade will consist of 3 project assignments with multiple components, a scheduled studio service role, in-class support projects, and in-class participation. Support projects may include readings, writings, presentations, and studio projects; in-class participation may include verbal contribution in critique (or written contribution in some cases), general participation in studio work, bringing supplies to class, studio clean up, quizzes, and attendance. Cleaning screens after use is required for each assignment and is also part of participation. Extra credit points may be available for submitting your work to an exhibition or publication or for participating in arts events that are approved as extra credit.
SEE: SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS for specific information that is linked to each project.

Grade Scale for this class: 100–96=A 95–91=A- 90–86=B+ 85–81=B 80–76=B- 75–71=C+ 70–66=C 65–61=C- 60–56=D+ 55–51=D 50–0=F

Explanation of Grades: The “C” grade is a mark of satisfactory performance; to earn a "C" grade in this class you must attend class, work during studio time, participate in class discussions and critiques, and complete all assignments adequately. To earn an "A" grade in this class you must attend class, exhibit engaged productivity or experimentation during studio, and offer meaningful contributions during discussions and especially during critiques. You must also exhibit a highly developed understanding of the concepts and the ability to create well-crafted and conceptually strong projects.
SEE: General Evaluation Key

How to turn in physical & digital work:
All physical and digital work is due in the format requested by the start of class on the given due date unless otherwise noted. Early submissions are typically appropriate as well. Anything turned in over 5 minutes after it is requested is one full day late. An excused absence will not reduce your grade, but a tardy arrival will affect your grade.

If you will not be in class on a due date, I may accept a digital format as a temporary placeholder for physical work (images/photographs/presentations/papers submitted on D2L); some assignments are not appropriate for digital submission.

Turning in late work:
Unfortunately, life is full of deadlines and unexpected events that get in the way of those deadlines; we are influenced by numerous pressures and events that happen outside of school. I understand all of this and I respect your right to choose whether or not a class assignment is your first priority at any given time. Your grade will suffer if work is not completed on time and in full, but I do accept late work for a reduced grade. Please speak to me about how to submit late work (typically I require both D2L submission and also in-person submission to me) and the timeframe for submitting.

Reading, Writing, & Citing Sources:

Please See Artificial Intelligence (AI) Statement & Policy Above.

Reading: Readings will be provided for you in printed format or digital format (they will be linked to the SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS or posted on D2L). Digital readings may be web links, or PDF downloads. You will be expected to find and obtain your own research readings related to the specifics of your project.
information for the Chicago Public Library: http://www.chipublib.org/
information for the libraries at DePaul: http://library.depaul.edu/
LINK TO: supplies

Writing: Written assignments must follow the principles of composition, grammar, and spelling. Please use standard fonts and margins. Please include your name on every page. The university policy on plagiarism is enforced.

NOTE: DePaul’s Writing Center is a valuable FREE service that can help you plan, revise and edit written assignments, double check citations, and review other aspects of your writing. Booking an appointment online is recommended, but they also take walk-in requests at the Loop and Lincoln Park locations.

SEE ALSO: another great resource for university-level writing: The St Martins Handbook by Andrea Lundsford (PDF linked here).

Citing Sources: You must cite all words or images you use from any outside source. Failure to do so can be seen as academic misconduct. Citation includes everything from Internet sources and images you’ve altered in Photoshop, to a digital snapshot taken by a friend. Often outside sources will not be allowed in visual assignments, but when permitted, sources must be appropriately credited (often in the assignment). Also, I will need a works cited document with the image appropriately cited and a copy of the original image. Sources do not need to be cited in journal entries or sketchbooks.
LINK TO: Academic Integrity

Links for citing image sources:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/09/

This covers everything, MLA style. Image citation information is located half way down the page.
Additional research information here. (including the Chicago Manual of Style)

http://guides.libraries.uc.edu/content.php?pid=285456&sid=2367919

MLA style, for citing images.

http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/RES5e_ch04_o.html

Research and Documentation information.

• If you have already gained SPECIFIC PERMISSION to use a photograph (for example a photograph taken by a friend or family member), then you can cite the image less formally with the following convention: “(description of image) Photo credit: photographer name, year photograph was created” for example…
  (rotten apple image) Photo credit: Jessica Larva, 2020
  Please also include a copy of the original image in the documentation you turn in to me.
• If you are using an online image, then the Google search term or an Internet site where you found the image is NOT enough information and will not be accepted as a fully documented source.
  See links above for information on how to properly cite an online image.
• WARNING: ADVICE AGAINST USING INTERNET IMAGES.
  In addition to major concerns of legal and copyright issues, Internet images usually lack quality because they are often small and compressed in terms of resolution and color. The grainy texture created by Internet images is often a negative element when appropriated for high-quality work. Furthermore, student use of Internet images is often linked with a lack of understanding, a lack of effective communication, and a lack of originality.
• Speak to me if you wish to purchase/utilize STOCK IMAGES for a project. You will be able to use them for some work if you clear it with me in advance. Failure to clear it with me before using work by another person can be seen as academic misconduct.

Information for citing written sources:

Please use MLA standards.

Helpful information for citing sources: http://library.duke.edu/research/citing/
See both “citing sources within your paper” and “assembling a list of works cited.”

Example of using a works cited and citing sources in the body of the paper (multi-page PDF)

Citation Quick Guide:

https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide-1.html

Use Owl at Purdue for additional writing help: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html

Supplies / Resources:

We don’t have an expensive book for this class, so plan to spend your “textbook money” on supplies, especially paper for your projects. (You may have some of the basic materials from prior courses.) There may be a few supplies at the DePaul Barnes & Noble bookstore, but not many.
Where to Shop: Anthem, Blick, (Genesis) Art Supply, Gold-Up, Graphic Chemical & Ink, Nazdar, screenprinting.com (sells Rayonet). There are larger industrial suppliers too. Dharma Trading has materials specifically for fabric. Craft stores, general stores, office supply stores and hardware stores may have some items too.
Order ASAP if you intend to ship items.

Supplies provided for you: mesh screens, hinge-boards, exposure unit, wash-out booth, drying unit (screens), drying rack (prints), squeegees, ink plates, stencil paper (freezer paper), scoop-coaters, screen filler, screen filler remover, transparency printer, transparency rolls, mac computer with Adobe creative suite software (Creative Cloud), screen printing separation software, a flatbed scanner, emulsion, emulsion remover, degreaser, a multitude of additional studio supplies, cleaning tools, and cleaning products. Most of your ink and some of your test paper are provided as well.

Required Resources:
Please let me know if you do not have the ability to access some of these items. I am committed to working with you to figure something out.

• TIME you will need to spend hours outside of class to finish projects. Most of this time will be spent during open studio hours in the classroom where you have access to the necessary materials and equipment.
• Access to Internet as needed.
• Access to a Mobile Device or Camera capable of taking good quality digital photos of your work, etc.
• Access to a Computer or Mobile Device capable of submitting items to D2L and joining Zoom meetings IF needed.
  If you are in critical need of financial assistance for technology purchases, please contact Financial Aid at dpcl@depaul.edu or 312-362-8610.

Required Supplies:
*** On the first studio day we will use three items: 2 coins, 2-inch painters/packing tape, 1-inch painter’s tape. The coins and tape are the most important supplies to have ASAP because it is hard to share those items. You may get ink on your clothes, so dress appropriately or bring an apron.

The bulk of your purchasing for this class will be the cost of the items you purchase to print on.

• Something for notes and sketches

• $0.70 *** in the form of 2 dimes and 2 quarters to use as “off-contact”
  
  
• Tape (2-inch width – multiple rolls) *** 2-inch Blue Painter’s tape (easy to rip) or plastic packing tape (very durable; comes in clear or translucent tan). You can also buy specialized screen printing tape, but it costs more. Do not use duct tape or paper-based packing tape. You will use A LOT of this tape in this class.
  
  
• Tape (1-inch width painter’s tape) *** One roll of 1-inch painters tape (white or blue varieties). You may need a second roll later in the quarter.
  
• Sharpie Marker, Black
  
  
• Pencil with hard “lead” (#H, 5H, etc.) used to edition prints
  
  
• Water Soluble Media Watercolor paints, watercolor pencils, watercolor or washable markers, water-soluble pastels, charcoal, or other medias for screen monoprints (also called screen painting).
  
  
• Paint Brush(es) Synthetic bristles, avoid the high-cost brands and if possible use what you already own. You will need one brush for fine detail work and maybe another brush for larger areas. Link to brush bristle styles.
  
  
• Printmaking Papers Some of your projects will require specialty printmaking papers and others will be open to printmaking papers or non-traditional materials. Selecting printmaking paper for screen printing:
  Look for something listed as printmaking paper
  The paper is often “sized” for absorption; this is not needed for screen printing
  Smooth surface works best, especially for detail
  Acid free/pH neutral
  Sold in individual sheets or packs of sheets
  Usually 22 by 30 inches and ripped down to the size you need
  Paper often features deckled edges on 2 sides
  Paper weight is by grams per square meter (gsm) and often 250-300gsm
  Variety of tones (often neutral colors)
  Variety of paper pulps (100% cotton rag, mulberry, etc.)
  Printmaking papers are more expensive than many drawing papers
  Suggestions:
  Arches 88, Rives BFK, Coventry Rag, Somerset Satin, Stonehenge
  Sample list of papers at Graphic Chemical & Ink (search for silk screen)
  Sample list of screen printing papers at Legion
  *You can find these papers locally at Blick or (Genesis) Art Supply as well.

Optional Supplies & Resources:

• X-Acto Knife with #11 Blades The #11 blade is the standard blade that comes with the knife. We do have some X-Actos and blades in the classroom to borrow.
  
  
• Additional art/design papers Many people enjoy using Bristol board pads.
  
  
• Additional papers You may choose different qualities of paper or other paper products like maps, sheet music, magazine pages, origami paper, photographs, color-aid, books, translucent specialty papers, etc. A smooth surface is best for detail, but a rough texture can produce interesting results if detail is not important to the concept and design of your work. Large 18x24 inch sheets of drawing paper are a class favorite.
  Favorite paper for designers: Bristol board sheets and pads.
  
  
• “Scratch” paper for tests and experiments
  
  
• Non-Paper Supports Wood, metal, plexi, leather, fabric, canvas, etc. are all great for printing. Most flat items can be printed, however if an item is too thick to use the hinge-boards in class, the screen will need to be registered and held in place by hand.
  *NOTE: Some materials require specialized inks or processes so ask me if you have something in mind. For example, the processes we will use in class are not appropriate for printing clothing that you plan to wash.
  
  
• Digital Storage Device you may want a convenient USB or SD card storage device to quickly transfer images and documents in our Mac-based studio environment (especially when using the transparency printer). Internet connection on certain classroom devices can be inconsistent.
  
  
• Glassine to place between prints to keep them from smudging or sticking
  
  
• Stencil Acetate plastic media is great for cut stencils because it is more robust than paper and can be purchased with an adhesive side. Try Grafix Dura-Lar (with adhesive or without) or even adhesive-backed contact paper/shelf paper. It should be “tack” adhesive and not permanent adhesive.
  
  
• Stencil Paper Freezer paper at your local grocery store works great, but you can also use most regular paper in light colors. You can also purchase specialized screen printing stencil paper.
  
  
• Water-Based Pallete Adhesive This is applied to a hinge-board with a brush/blue plastic spreader to adhere your paper to the board instead of allowing it to stick to the screen. It is a little harder to find than some of the other supplies so here are some links: sgreen adhesive from Ryonet/screenprinting.com, probond adhesive at Anthem, top bond at Nazdar.
  
  
• Spray Tack / Temporary Spray Adhesive This must be used in the designated spray booth! It will temporarily tack your paper to the hinge-board or any surface Do not use spray mount or any permanent adhesive on the hinge-boards.
  
  
• Ink Knife / Palette Knife It would also be possible to use a small kitchen silicone spatula.
  
  

• Additional Ink / Specialty Ink / Ink Media We will focus on water-soluable inks in class (not plastisol). You can choose waterbased or acrylic. Ink options include a variety of colors, metalics, CMYK process, neon, black light, glow in the dark, transparent extender base, fabric ink, etc. Check with me before purchasing anything else to make sure there are no chemical safety concerns.
  

• Ink additives You can also add items to ink (like pigment powders) or stick items on top of wet ink (like metallic leaf).
  
  

• Any Mixed Media to create one-of-a-kind prints (mixed media + print = monoprint)
  
  
• Plastic jars with tight-fitting lids for mixed ink. An emptied pint of icecream (or gelato) in a plastic container is ideal for a number of delicious reasons.
  
  

• Squeeze Bottle, 1-2oz These are typically used for cake decorating as “writer bottles” but they also work well for applying drawing fluid on a screen.
  
  

• Smock or Apron You will end up wearing ink at some point
  
  
• Gloves if you prefer not to have ink on your hands
  
  
• Container for supplies
  
  
• Lock for locker Read the locker policy before signing up for a locker
  
  
• Ruler I suggest a 24” metal-edged ruler or T-square
  
  

· Registration Guides We have some registration tabs / brackets in the classroom, but you can also use registration pins and hole-punch your paper

• Paint marker / Rubylith Pen for making hand-drawn stencils
  
  
• Transfer Items for sketches like graphite transfer paper or tracing paper
  
  

• Presentation Materials: Black mat board / presentation board, mat board frames, frames, other forms of production specific to your work
  
  
• Go DIY with an embroidery hoop for a screen printing frame, nylon stockings for mesh, and mod-podge in place of screen filler
  
  

• Tutorials @ LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) (FREE): Students can watch video demos and take online courses, which DePaul offers free access to students and faculty. This is a great resource and is HIGHLY recommended. Use the Campus Connect Login to access this link. https://offices.depaul.edu/information-services/services/technology-training/Pages/online-training.aspx
• Tutorials @ Adobe TV (FREE): Watch Photoshop, Illustrator, and more tutorials.
• JSTOR (FREE): over 6,000 eBooks and over 150 journals, is available through DePaul’s library but it will also be free and accessible for a limited time as part of COVID-19 virus mitigation. https://www.jstor.org/
• Internet Archive (FREE): a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more. https://archive.org/
• Virtual Museum Resources/Collections (FREE): “The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Museum Resources, E-Learning, and Online Collections.” http://mcn.edu/a-guide-to-virtual-museum-resources/

· Copyright and Fair Use videos:

What is a Copyright

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eATwzWz1Dzw

Why is copyright important

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30xO7L5CmVI

How does Copyright Law Work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho8QEJSF3YA

Copyright and Fair Use

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suMza6Q8J08

AP Countersues Artist Over Obama Image

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nZp2hkC7fY

• Adobe Creative Cloud
  DePaul and the Art School have arranged FREE at-home access to Adobe Creative Cloud on a temporary basis for some classes (including ours). Follow these instructions to register.
  
  
• Book: Print Liberation by Nick Paparone and Jamie Dillow

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