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Unit: Silkscreen Printing

Lesson 7: Silkscreen Printing with Stencils

Overview

This lesson explains the process for printing the stencils and photographic layer of the multilayer print to create a series of prints.

Unit

This lesson is part of the Silkscreen Printing unit.

Grade Level

  • Middle School
  • High School

Subject

  • Arts
  • Art history
  • Social studies and history

Objectives

  • Students practice mixing colors to create varying color combinations
  • Students apply stencil and photographic silkscreen processes to create a series of prints
  • Students critique their print series with their peers focusing on color and composition

Vocabulary

Materials

Assessment

The following assessments can be used for this lesson using the downloadable assessment rubric.

  • Communication 3
  • Creative process 4
  • Creative process 5
  • Critical thinking 1