Printmaking and Patterns · Spring Term
Printing on Different Surfaces
Experimenting with printing on various types of paper and fabric to observe how the surface affects the print.
Key Questions
- Compare how the same stamp appears on smooth paper versus textured fabric.
- Predict how a porous surface might absorb ink differently than a non-porous one.
- Justify the choice of a specific printing surface for a desired artistic effect.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - PrintNCCA: Primary - Texture
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Creative Explorations: Discovering the Visual World
Unit: Printmaking and Patterns
Period: Spring Term
Suggested Methodologies
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