The Art School at DePaul University
syllabus — ART 331 — Intermediate Printmaking: 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 331, 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:
Prerequisites: ART 231 (or instructor consent) is a prerequisite for this class.
Additional
Course Information: 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.
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:
2.
Plan meaningful visual responses
addressing specific contemporary issues.
3.
Explore the relationship between the
printmaking’s formal elements and its meaning.
4.
Gain experience verbally articulating
the conceptual and historical foundations in your work.
5.
Refine art and design competencies to
convey a powerful message to a viewer.
6.
Enhance skills in screen printing
composition and printing techniques.
7.
Execute original screen
printed works for exhibition or community settings.
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.
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.
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.
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).
The
Art School at DePaul (Art Office)
(773)325-4889 | 3rd floor office suite | ART@depaul.edu
Monday-Thursday 9:30am-4:30pm, unless otherwise posted.
Virtual access Friday 9:30am-4:30pm.
Margie Griggs: Media Art & Communication
Coordinator
(773)325-4889 | 3rd floor office suite | mgriggs6@depaul.edu
Ellie Wallace: Studio Manager
(773)325-4619 | 3rd 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.
Grading:
Evaluation:
Your grade will
consist of project assignments (typically 3 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.
*NOTE: Students may follow a course of study consisting of 3 project
assignments crafted by the instructor, or may propose
their own project assignments / course of study. The full process for this
proposal is outlined when the first assignment is introduced.
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.
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.
Required Supplies:
*** On
the first studio day we will use three items: 2 coins, 2-inch painters/packing
tape, 1-inch painter’s tape, as well as additional
materials specific to the technique you choose to practice during studio
time. 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.
Optional
Supplies & Resources:
· Registration Guides We have some registration tabs / brackets in the classroom, but you can also use
registration pins and hole-punch your paper
· 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
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