Printmaking and Patterns · Spring Term

Monoprinting Adventures

Creating unique, one off prints by drawing directly into ink on a smooth surface.

Key Questions

  1. 1How is a print different from a drawing done directly on paper?
  2. 2What surprises happen when we peel the paper away from the plate?
  3. 3How can we use lines to create light areas in a dark print?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - PrintNCCA: Primary - Looking and Responding
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Creative Explorations: Discovering the Visual World
Unit: Printmaking and Patterns
Period: Spring Term

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