GIT 1 - Block Printing

DUE: March 21, 2014

Create 10 block prints in groups of 2.

Start by selecting a quote, you may visit http://www.brainyquote.com/ to find one.  I suggest using a short quote such as:

Adults are obsolete children.     -Dr. Seuss

Once you have selected a quote, use the font that you or your partner created to layout a black and white print of your quote with the size of 5" x 8".  File >> Print your design to hp2600.

Take your paper print and draw over all of it using a pencil.  Flip your paper, pencil covered design down, onto a linoleum block.  Hold it in place so that it does not move.  Have your partner rub the pencil onto the block.  Remove the paper.  Your design should now be transfered in reverse to the linoleum block.

Using the special carving knives, carve your design into the block.  ALWAYS cut away from yourself and others.  Make shallow cuts.  These blocks are thick enough to allow for a design on each side.  If you cut too deep, you will not be able to complete your next assignment, resulting in an "F".  You will not be given an extra block if you mess up.

Grading Objectives:

• Create 10 prints with partner
• Using the right amount of ink for a clean, legible print
• Carving smooth and straight lines
• Carving to a proper 1/16" to 1/8" depth

STANDARD RUBRIC

	Excellent 10	Average 7	Poor 5	Failure 0
Design Quality	The shapes are perfectly aligned without any jagged edges or corners.	The shapes are well aligned with only a few jagged edges or corners.	The shapes are poorly aligned with    many jagged edges or corners.	No attempt
Objective Elements	The design looks exactly how it should look. Contains all grading objectives.	The design resembles the demo, but lacks some objectives.	The design is a poor representation of the example.