Studio (390-0-1)

Topic

Printmaking R&R--Relief, Relief; Repeat

Instructors

Rudolf Brendan Fernandes
847/491-7346
640 Lincoln St, Evanston Campus

Meeting Info

Kresge 1330 Art Studio: Mon, Wed 9:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

This course will consider the intersections of print-making, the body and contemporary politics of resistance. Students will be introduced to the techniques of relief printing, various types of monotype impression making and screen printing. Particular attention will be given to exploring the physical process of how visual and performance artists have historically incorporated the body as a tool in printmaking. This past year, the notion of repetition has seemed close to our active political lives. Repetition in the form of news cycles and viral multiplication have put pressure on our sense of safety and well-being, whereas repetition in the form of daily rituals and work-from-home routines have helped many of us to stabilize ourselves and maintain a sense of hope throughout this difficult period. This course will use the printmaking process as a space in which to meditate on and discuss these valences of repetition.

Through precedents and techniques, we will consider themes surrounding political agency, pleasure, and body politics. Through substantive analysis of course readings; creative workshops; in-class presentations; guest lecturers; and guiding assignments students will develop the skills to make social engaged explorations in print-media and will consider how print-media can function as both a form of self-expression and a form of self-care in their own practices.

Class Materials (Required)

Course costs will vary with self-directed student projects.

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Undergraduate Students Only