GID 95

GID 95: Graphic Arts Studio Projects
Application of principles and theories introduced in previously taken graphic arts courses to student-motivated projects. Projects address information gathering, idea generation, concept development, production and distribution.

Prequsite: Passing grade in previously taken graphic design, print arts or book arts class. Approval of instructor in advance is strongly recommended. For additional info, Contact Kent Manske.

Students who meet prerequisites may register for this class on a Quarter-by-Quarter basis (Fall, Winter, Spring) under GID 150X: Printmaking Studio. Foothill College

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About the Instructor
Meeting Times 2009 - 2010
About the Course
Goals and Participation
Fall Quarter 2009
2008 - 2009 Archives
2007 - 2008 Archives

About the Instructor

Instructor: Kent Manske
Office: 1709, Foothill College campus
Office Hours: changes quarterly
Address: Kent Manske, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-4599
Phone: 650-949-7409
Email: manskekent at foothill.edu

Meeting Times 2009 - 2010

Class meets in Studio 1801 on the Foothill College campus.
Foothill campus

Summer
- Tuesday, July 7, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 14, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 28, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 11, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 25, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 1, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 15, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Fall
- Tuesday, September 29, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, October 6, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, October 20, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, November 3, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, November 17, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, December 1, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, December 8, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Winter
- Tuesday, January 5, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, January 12, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, January 26, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, February 2, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, February 16, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, March 2, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday,  March 16, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Spring
- Tuesday, April 6, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, April 13, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, April 27, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday,  May 11, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, May 25, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday,  June 1, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, June 15, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

About the Course

Course Description:
Application of principles and theories introduced in previously taken graphic arts courses to student-motivated projects. Projects address information gathering, idea generation, concept development, production and distribution.

About the Course
Graphic Arts Studio Projects provides opportunity for self-motivated, advanced study in the print arts and book arts. This is a year long class that begins every July at the start of Summer session. The class meets twenty-one hours each quarter (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring). Scheduled meetings include critiques, demonstrations, collaborative projects and field trips.

Additional studio hours are coordinated by the instructor and available to enrolled students who:
1. Attend the "Print & Book Arts Studio Monitor: Studio Safety & Emergency Procedures" training session.
2. Pass the "Studio Safety & Emergency Procedures" test.
3. Are granted approval by instructor for "Volunteer of Record” status.

Course Objectives:
Provide studio access, instruction, information, resources and support that will enable class participants to:
• set and achieve goals for their individual development as artists.
• make works of graphic art.
• share information and skills with other participants.

Expected Outcomes:
• define your own graphic arts studio project or projects.
• demonstrate an understanding of the design process: information gathering, idea generation, concept development and distribution.
• manage the pace of their projects from conception to completion.
• evaluate the quality of your work in terms of the defined objective and outcome.
• discuss the effectiveness of communication in art & design.
• produce and publish works of graphic art.
• recognize the contributions made by people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• participate in the functions of managing and maintaining a graphic arts studio.

Goals and Participation

Individual Goals
Submit a goal statement that identifies your course of study and the projects you plan to complete.

Questions to ask yourself
How will you develop your work as an artist, designer or cultural producer?
Consider identifying:
- What interests you want to pursue and how you will pursue them?
- What skills you want to learn (or improve) and how you will apply these skills to your work?
- What projects or bodies of work do you plan to complete?
- How will you maintain a schedule to accomplish your objective?
- How you will document/disseminate/exhibit your completed work?

Evaluation
Your evaluation will be based on your defined goals and your success at meeting your defined goals.

Fall Quarter 2009

September 21, 2009

Management
- Please review the above Syllabus for this class.
- Please prepare your goal statement and submit to instructor.

Lectures Notes
If you do not have one already, please download your personal copy of the "Printmaking: Safety & Procedure Manual".

From this manual, please review the below lectures. Provided here as individual .pdf files.
Art, Design & Visualization
Content & Form
Idea Development
Publishing Projects
Criticizing Art

Research
Please become aquianted with our Print & Book Arts website. This is a work in progress and volunteer labor to improve it is very welcomed. In 2010 we hope to introduce a gallery.

Please investigate the following organizations that contribute to the advancement of printmaking.
Middle Tennesse State University, printmaking links
California Society of Printmakers
Kala Art Institute
American Print Aliiance
Southern Graphics Council

Upcoming Conferences
The 2010 Southern Graphics Council Conference
Philagrafika, Philadelphia
Mark/Remarque
March 24 - 27, 2010
http://www.southerngraphics.org/conference_new.asp
http://sgcphiladelphia.com/
http://www.philagrafika.org

October 2009

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

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Food: Theme for Artwork
I invite you to produce artwork or initiate a collaborative project on the subject of Food. There is the possibility of exhibition opportunities depending on what is generated. All ideas welcome. GID 38: Printmaking 1 decided to select the theme of Food for their screenprinting project this quarter based on:

Silicon Valley Reads 2010
In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto by Michael Pollan
http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org/2010-11/

Here is a link to additional research collected by Raven Erebus based on work by and about Michael Pollan.
http://www.foothill.edu/print_arts/food/

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Student Exhibition I
Foothill Library Gallery
December 4- January 27, 2010- I would like very much to showcase work by printmakers in this upcoming exhibitions. Feel free to
- Install date is Friday, December 4th.
- Please deliver work to me before this day.
- Installation helpers needed. Can you help?
- The Printmaking I class will exhibit their "Food" screenprinting portfolio. Other food related artwork would be very welcomed (hint hint Mary Garmen).

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Before & After: Recipes from Bay Area Book Artists
due January 1, 2010
- Foothill Printmakers have been invited by the Zipper Lip Sisters to participate in this project.
- See email addressed "from Zipper Lip Sisters"

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Womens History Month- March 2010
The Women's History Month committee is starting to form plans for March. They are looking for art exhibitions. If interested in initiating or curating exhibitions or art related activities, please contact: Karen Johns, president of the Foothill Art Society (club), at: Karen Johns <k@chilifur.com>

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Foothill Printmakers Club
Majorie Casey has volunteered to be Club Representative and attend the required Tuesday meetings. I am the Club Advisor. She has submitted the Constitution submitted last year with a few revisions. The club needs leadership from within. If anyone is interested in help shaping things please please do. If the club is interested in applying for funds for projects the opportunity is out there.
Meeting Minutes Thanks to Becky
Constitution

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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Monotype Marathon 2009
This years SJICA event will take place in Studio 1801 on one or two of these January 30, 31, February 6 or 7. Anyone interested in being a Master Printer or helper at this Bay Area printmaking event, please contact Kent off list.

Prints from the 2008 event

Winter Quarter 2010
not available yet

Spring Quarter 2010
not available yet

A R C H I V E S
2008- 2009

Think Ink is an exhibition of works created and curated by printmakers in Studio 1801 at Foothill College. The works address a wide range of contemporary
issues and feelings. Works are intaglio, relief, screenprint, monotype, monoprint, collograph or a combination thereof.
Think Ink

fe:MailArt: Ideas for maintaining a healthy planet
An international mail art project to be exhibited at the Foothill College Library Gallery in March 2009. All postcards received through the mail will be exhibited. Students, classes, faculty and staff at Foothill College are encouraged to participate. Received mail will also be exhibited on the project website. See website for instructions and gallery.
FeMailArt

SHEcology: Mindful Prints
An exhibition of prints by Foothill Printmakers. Prints were created in Studio 1801, an environmentally conscious graphic arts studio at Foothill College. Courses in print & book art are offered through (GID) the department of Graphic & Interactive Design department.
SHEcology

Conscious Books
An exhibition of artist's books by members of the Bay Area Book Artists. Exhibited books reflect the 2009 Women's History Month theme (Women taking the lead to save the planet) in diverse ways including books that address social issues and books that use natural, recycled, green, or found materials.
Conscious Books

Community Garment Printing Activity
The community is invited to screenprint t-shirts, aprons, scarfs, bags or any garments they bring with custom designs by Foothill College art and graphic design students. Designs will reflect the Women's History Month theme including "ideas for maintaining a healthy planet". Participants will be welcome to make their own on-the-spot hand-cut stencils for printing their unique designs. The event is sponsored by the Foothill Printmakers.

Studio 1801
Thursday, March 05, 11 am - 12:30 pm

Button Making Activity
The community is invited to make buttons with custom designs by Foothill College art and graphic design students. Designs will reflect the Women's History Month theme including "ideas for maintaining a healthy planet". Participants will be welcome to bring their own artwork (download template here) or create on-the-spot artwork for pressing their unique button designs. The event is sponsored by the Foothill Printmakers club.

Studio 1801
Thursday, March 12, 11 am - 12:30 pm

Monotype Marathon
Foothill Printmakers conducted printmaking workshops to benefit the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Arts Annual event. The Monotype Marathon is a weekend of workshops, held in professional printmaking studios throughout the Bay Area. Faculty and students help artists produce a number of prints, the best of which are exhibited at the ICA. At the end of the show, the prints are auctioned. All proceeds benefit the ICA. Foothill College is proud to support the ICA in this wonderful event.
SJICA

Sunday, May 31, 2009

A R C H I V E S
2007- 2008

Tortilla Curtain Project
A series of mixed media collaborative prints by the Foothill Printmakers.
Tortilla Curtain Project

Exhibitions:
Krause Center for Innovation, Foothill College
Gensler, San Francisco
Media Center Gallery, Foothill College

June 2008